NORWAY — Phyllis Louise Morgan, 87, a lifelong resident of South Woodstock, went to sleep Sunday morning, Jan. 7, 2018, at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. She was born April 4, 1929, in South Woodstock, the third of three children to Harvey T. and Zella V. (Harlow) Silver. Phyllis attended local schools, graduating from Woodstock High […]
2018
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Wife wants out of husband's fling in swinging lifestyle
DEAR ABBY: My husband, to whom I’ve been married since July of 2016, has recently caved in to pressure from friends to participate in “swinger” behavior. He wants me to be included, but I really don’t want to. The other female has lesbian tendencies that make me uncomfortable. Her boyfriend is juggling two partners at […]
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Could diet play a role in reducing obstructions?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 75 years old and in good health. At age 20, I had an exploratory operation resulting in an appendectomy. Eight years ago, I underwent a gallbladder removal. In the past two years, I’ve had four small-bowel obstructions. The pain is excruciating (about a 9 on a scale of 1 to […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, Jan. 10
BRANN — James H., of Lewiston, passed away in Lewiston on Sunday, Jan. 7. Visitation will be at the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn, at 10 a.m. Jan. 13, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages people to become organ donors in support of Jim’s […]
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Reta K. Herrick
LEWISTON — Reta K. (Kinney) Herrick, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born in Eaton, Maine, on November 24, 1938, the daughter of the late George F. and Millicent (McLellan) Kinney. Reta lived in Maine her entire life. She grew up in Danforth and graduated from East Grand […]
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Colleen Weston
AUBURN — Colleen Weston, 87, of Auburn died Dec. 31, 2017, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born July 19, 1930, to Herbert and Harriet (Waite) Libby in Millinocket, Maine. Colleen graduated from Stearns High School in 194, where she was active playing cello, piano and bass drum in the school orchestra and […]
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James H. Brann
LEWISTON — James H. Brann passed away January 7, 2018, with his children by his side. He was born November 11, 1932, in Lewiston to Elwood and Maggie Brann Sr. He met his wife of 61 years, Connie Marsh Brann, through the Lewiston (for him) and Auburn (for her) Methodist youth fellowship, and they were married […]
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Joan P. Merrill
AUBURN — Joan P. Merrill died Jan. 2, 2018. She was born Jan. 10, 1932. Family members are children Nancy, Eddie and Shannon; Debbie and Skip; Dana and Debbie; and Guy and Katherine. Grandchildren are Erica and Mike; Jessica and Fred; Joshua and Jennifer; Matt and Beth; Nick and Ashley; Kim and Kyle; baby Earvin; and […]
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Muriel B. Fontaine
AUBURN — Muriel B. Fontaine, 98, formerly of Laurier Street, Lewiston, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 6, from a short illness at Odd Fellows’ and Rebekahs’ Home in Auburn. She was born in Lewiston on March 24, 1919, the daughter of Alphonse and Gracia (Picard) Bilodeau. She had two daughters from her first marriage. She worked […]
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Sprouting Daisies events for girls wishing to become Girl Scouts
SOUTH PORTLAND — Girl Scouts of Maine has announced that it will host free Sprouting Daisies events for girls who are entering kindergarten or first grade, and their families. Fairview School: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 397 Minot Ave., Auburn. Walton School: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at 92 Mary Carroll St., Auburn. Harrison […]