HARTFORD — All are welcome to the Community Goodwill Potluck Supper that is served at 6 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Hartford Town Hall. Cost is free. For more information, contact 207-388-2510. — FAYETTE — The next Keep Me Warm supper, with beans and casseroles, will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. […]
2018
Posted inConnections, Livermore Falls Advertiser, The Franklin Journal
42 Eagle Scout candidates delivered 5,700 hours of service in 2017
AUGUSTA — Attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is a rare and impressive accomplishment, but in 2017, 42 young men completed the requirements for the highest rank in Scouting, surpassing 2016’s total of 37. Together those 42 Eagle Scout hopefuls led service projects to benefit their communities totaling more than 5,700 hours. The Eagle Scout […]
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Serving the people
What can the legislative bodies do in order to serve the people efficiently? Both the Congress and the Maine Legislature can put aside party priorities and put the public’s need first. They can conscientiously show concern for the welfare of those who are unable to care for themselves. They can stop enabling the lazy or […]
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Elroy T. Harvey Jr.
BOWDOIN — Elroy T. Harvey Jr., born in Belfast on June 15, 1936, the son of Elroy and Evelyn (Dyer) Harvey, went home to the Lord on Dec. 30, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents; a granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Harvey; brothers, Albert, Elmer, Eddy, Burton and Tom; and sisters, Ida, Wilma (Billy), Barbara and […]
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Dean L. Gardner
AUGUSTA — Dean L. Gardner, 48, died unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 31. He was born in Augusta on Oct. 4, 1969, the son of Fred L. and Arlene M. (Glazier) Gardner. Mr. Gardner was a 1987 graduate of Cony High School. He then went to the Gunnery in Washington, Conn., for a year of prep school, […]
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Jeanette E. O'Neil
CANTON — Jeanette E. O’Neil, 83, of Sumner, died Jan. 3 at the Pinnacle in Canton, after a lengthy battle with COPD and heart disease. She was born Oct. 24,1934, the fifth child of Israel “Bun” and Doris Gammon. Jeanette loved gatherings with family and friends and when she was able, spent lots of time […]
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Maine hiring more public health nurses
Maine’s public health nursing workforce will more than double in the coming months and take on expanded duties — such as responding to the opioid crisis, according to the commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. The public health nursing staff — front-line nurses who respond to infectious disease outbreaks and perform […]
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Rose C. Rioux
LEWISTON — Rose C. (Castonguay) Rioux, 99, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 1, at Montello Manor. She was born in Lewiston in 1918, the daughter of the late Joseph and Amanda (Cloutier) Castonguay. Rose lived in Lewiston her entire life. She was married to Raymond F. Rioux, and they shared a loving marriage of over […]
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Auburn Adult and Community Education January offerings announced
AUBURN — Auburn Adult and Community Education is taking registration for winter/spring courses. Below is a sample of some of the offerings in January. The full list is in the brochure or visit www.auburn.maineadulted.org. Digital Photo Uses 018: Learn uses of digital photos. Class starts Tuesday, Jan. 23. iPad and iPhone 101: Learn to use […]
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Rangeley Friends of the Arts welcome new board members
Rangeley Friends of the Arts (RFA) voted in new board members and said “Thank You” to outgoing members at the annual meeting on Dec. 11. Pictured from left are incoming members Jeff Zapolsky, Ken McDavitt and Adrian Heatley and outgoing member Millie Hoekstra. Hoekstra is rotating off the board due to term limits after 12 […]