Electric vehicle owners have a Level 2 charging station available at the side of the Alvan Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Maine St, Poland. Previously, charging stations on Route 26 were only found in Norway and Gray. The charging station was funded by a grant from the Center for an Ecology Based Economy in Norway.
2018
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Gertrude 'Gigi' Dupere
LEWISTON — It is with great sadness the family of Gertrude “Gigi” Dupere announces her passing after a brief illness at the age of 73. Gigi went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 14. She was born June 9, 1945, the daughter of Rose Richmond. Gigi will be lovingly remembered by her husband of […]
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Sabattus Seniors present scholarship
The winner of the Sabattus Seniors $200 scholarship is Journee Levasseur, a graduate from St. Joseph’s College in Standish who will enter the University of New England in Biddeford to become a doctor. Treasurer Pauline Gemme presents the check to Levasseur’s grandmother, Virginia Levasseur, center. Helen Marsh, president, is at right.
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Lucille Lantagne Costello
TAUNTON, Mass. — Lucille Lantagne Costello, née Lucille Therriault, also known as “Minoune,” passed away at 83 on July 5 in Taunton, Mass., after a period of declining health. She was born in Lewiston on Sept. 3, 1934, to Alfred and Rose Therriault. Lucille attended Lewiston schools and was a 1952 graduate of St. Dominic. Thereafter, […]
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Looking Back on July 17
100 Years Ago: 1918 Vernon Stiles will conduct the first rehearsal of the Lewiston-Auburn Community Chorus in Lewiston City Hall Thursday evening at 7:30. The Orpheon Society will be present in a body to lead the men’s section, and every man in Lewiston-Auburn is cordially invited to sing. “Never mind whether you think you can […]
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Robert Saucier
AUBURN — Robert Saucier, 73, of Lewiston died peacefully Saturday, June 23, at the Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston on July 4, 1944, a son of the late Ivan and Theresa (Bouchard) Saucier. He was educated in Lewiston schools. He was a member of the Pathway Vineyard […]
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Brugada syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please discuss Brugada syndrome. Three members of my family died from it before we finally got a diagnosis. Where does it come from? — V.K. ANSWER: Brugada syndrome is an inherited, genetic condition. It seems to be caused by an abnormality in the genes that code for sodium channel proteins in the […]
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William Gene Bickford
SOUTH PARIS — William Gene Bickford, 85, of Norway died Tuesday, July 10, following a brief illness. Gene, as he was known to family and friends, was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, only to return home and join the Maine State Police, following the example of his Uncle Gene Stevens. Following […]
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Yes, the Supreme Court is undemocratic
In an era of partisan polarization, it is rare to get agreement on anything, but about this there should be a consensus: The Supreme Court is an undemocratic institution whose power should be carefully circumscribed. The right has long been of this view, and the left is suddenly and opportunistically partway there. In an essay […]
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Briefly: Region
Society to celebrate birthday FARMINGTON — Farmington Historical Society will celebrate its birthday with party hats, Farmington Bingo, cake and more. The society will meet for potluck at 6 p.m. Monday, July 23, at North Church, 118 High St., followed by a business meeting. Everyone welcome. SeniorsPlus office hours in Norway NORWAY — SeniorsPlus will be in Norway from […]