‘Unprecedented’ cold is breaking records, putting even winter-hardy Mainers in a deep freeze LEWISTON — Dave Marquis knows cold. He’s a born and bred Mainer, the owner of a construction company and a construction worker. At 55, he’s seen his share of Maine winters. On job sites this time of year, he dresses in layers: […]
2018
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Briefly: Local
See Star ‘Nursery’ on Observatory Night PARIS — The Twitchell Observatory’s Monthly Open Observatory Night, “Orion Nebula — Star ‘Nursery’ — See Where Stars are Being Born,” will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, or Saturday, Jan. 13, depending on the weather. Call 207-890-5207 for the exact date or for postponements. The […]
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Irene Hilda Currier
WEST PARIS — Irene Hilda Currier, 88, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Ledgeview Living Center. She was born April 9, 1929, in Portland, to Patrick and Marion Norton. She worked in area shoe shops as a stitcher and later worked for Sno-Kraft. Hilda enjoyed knitting, crafts and spending time with her grandchildren, Josh, Shelbi and […]
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Pisces: Don't hold back
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julie Chen, 48; Gabrielle Reece, 48; John Singleton, 50; Rowan Atkinson, 63. Happy Birthday: Size up your current situation. Finalize matters that have been pending or causing you grief. Your insight into future trends will help you make better financial choices. Veering off a path that you’ve been on for […]
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Joan Merrill
AUBURN — Joan Merrill passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Jan. 2, where she resided with daughter, Nancy, service puppy, Sammy, and very special friend, Fred. Joan was born Jan. 10, 1932, daughter of Arlene and Lester Johnson. She is preceded by her parents; her husband, Guy, of 51 years; son, Dana; and brothers Richard and […]
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Lifetree Cafe to explore how to make the most out of life
LEWISTON — After taking a month off for the holiday season, Lifetree Cafe will reopen its doors at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, when the topic will be how to make the most out of life. The program, “Make the Most of Your Life: A Perspective that Will Change Your Life … Forever,” will feature […]
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Murielle P. Turmenne
LEWISTON — On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Lord called our mother, Murielle P. Turmenne, home to heaven after 90 years of servanthood on this Earth. She was born March 20, 1927, to Emile and Albertine (Blais) Martineau in Lewiston. She attended Lewiston schools and started working at Bates Mill as a weaver in Weave Room 5 […]
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Works of genius
I commend the recent column by James McKenna. In it, he recognized the good work that Rick Camire has done in bringing a local poem to the Sunday morning newspaper every week. Using simple, rural language, those poems express complex visions in an extremely pleasant and understandable manner. I have read poetry all my life […]
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Robert R. Andreas Sr.
MECHANIC FALLS — Robert R. Andreas Sr., 80, of Mechanic Falls, passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, at his home. He was born in Catasauqua, Pa., on April 24, 1937, the son of Ralph and Ida Holland Andreas. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. Later, he worked in the maintenance departments at Russell […]
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Read the warnings, be aware
I write in response to the Washington Post article in the Sun Journal (Dec. 27) about canine cancer and a research project involving golden retrievers. The project involves some $32 million, to be spent on studies on what they will eat, where they sleep, whether their lawn is safe, whether their teeth are brushed, etc. […]