WATERFORD — Waterford World’s Fair will unveil The Storyteller’s Cottage for Agriculture History on Friday, July 20, at the fairgrounds on Green Road off Route 35. It’s a new exhibit at this year’s fair, which runs Friday to Sunday, July 20 to 22. The cottage is part of Agriculture & Conservation Family Day from 9:30 […]
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Briefly: Local
Chainsaw artists at Maine Wildlife Park GRAY — Local chainsaw carvers will create eagles, bears and more at the Maine Wildlife, turning a a block of wood into a work of art. Ron Carlson, Tim Pickett, Dan Burns and Greg Waters will have a variety of chainsaw wildlife carvings on exhibit Saturday, July 21, on Route 26. […]
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Looking Back on July 16
100 Years Ago: 1918 A horse that ran away Monday, and picked out upper Maine Central Railroad bridge to perform on, required the services of several men and much effort to pry a hind foot free from between the ties. The horse escaped with just a few scratches, and while it walked lame, was practically […]
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'Enchanted April' featured at Theater at Monmouth
MONMOUTH — Bask in the warmth and enchantment of Italy without leaving Maine during Theater at Monmouth’s production of “Enchanted April.” Elizabeth Von Arnim’s resplendent 1920s novel comes to life on stage in this Tony Award-nominated play by Matthew Barber. “Enchanted April” runs at 7:30 p.m. from Thursday, July 19, throughout the season, including matinee […]
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Old friends turn away
DEAR ABBY: My daughter has graduated from high school. She had been in a residential treatment program for depression the year and a half prior to returning to this school. Her old friends had promised to be there for her when she returned. After she was back for three months, her friends stopped inviting her […]
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Benefits of quitting smoking
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is a smoker. I have begged him to quit, but he won’t. He sleeps sitting up, with his legs hanging, because he has trouble breathing. This way of sleeping causes his feet and ankles to swell. His doctor ordered diuretics and urged him to quit smoking. He also recommended that […]
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Robert K. Crowley
LEWISTON — Robert K. Crowley, 80, of Lewiston died at home Thursday, July 12, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Bowdoin on April 17, 1938, the son of Douglas and Janet (Ray) Crowley. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Violet, of Lewiston; his sisters Beverley Crowley of Poland; Sheila Cash and her […]
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Johanna Caroline Moody
AUBURN — Johanna Caroline Halberts Moody, 85, of Poland passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 10, with her family by her side. Johanna was born in Portland on Jan. 25, 1933, to Frederick Halberts and Minette Elwell Halberts. Johanna graduated from Deering High School, and then went on to the University of New Hampshire, where she received […]
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Marilyn Caron
LEWISTON — Marilyn Caron, 76, of Lisbon passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 10, surrounded by her most immediate and loving family. Marilyn was born April 11, 1942, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Dumas) Ouellette. She attended local schools, graduating from Lisbon High School in 1960. Following graduation, she was employed by GE and […]
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Antonine "Toni" Sassi
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Antonine “Toni” Sassi was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, July 13, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Fr. Nathan March was the celebrant. Interment was at St. John Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, […]