2018
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Face Time: Lee Kantar, Maine state moose biologist

by Kathryn Skelton, Staff Writer

Lee Kantar is a New Hampshire native and Maine’s official state moose biologist. The work has him doing helicopter surveys, stealthily sneaking up on moose in the water in the summer and doing all manner of pretty amazing moose things. Name: Lee Kantar Age: 51 Lives: Old Town Growing up, did you know you wanted to […]

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In verse: Maine places and people

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Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by the current Maine poet laureate, Stuart Kestenbaum. His most recent book is Only Now, Deerbrook Editions.   Laboratory By Stuart Kestenbaum   We’re always thinking of those hours of splendor in the grass, the glory   in the flowers and trying not to grieve as if […]

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The conservative 'agenda'

by Dale Landrith Sr.

During the past 4 1/2 years we at the “Another View” have written well over 200 columns for Maine newspapers. We articulate thoughts and policy that represent our views on a wide range of subjects. Quite frequently we receive comments from folks who differ from us that indicate that we have some sort of “agenda” […]

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Stephen King’s Maine: 17 curious things about Lewiston, Durham and other King haunts

by Mark LaFlamme, Staff Writer

The Worumbo Mill in Lisbon, as seen in 2013 before the building was torn down. Working here inspired Stephen King’s “Night Shift.” (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal file photo) Harmony Grove Cemetery was the inspiration for a scene in Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) West Durham United Methodist Church was the location of a real world […]

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Franklin Community Health Network holds annual golf tournament

by Staff report

FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network’s annual Healthcare Golf Classic was held July 16 at the Sugarloaf Golf Club. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center. Woodlands Senior Living comprised of Matthew Walters, Lon Walters, Peter Deschamp and Mike Nowak […]

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University of Maine Augusta announces spring semester dean's list

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AUGUSTA — The University of Maine Augusta has announced the dean’s list for the spring semester of 2018. Local full-time students named to the list include:  Androscoggin County: Joshua Caron of Auburn; Alex Brown, Greene; Tina Rousseau and Andrea Varney, Leeds; Sean Dyer, Abdi Hassan, Ronald Seguin, Sarah Starkey and Taylor Stryker, Lewiston; Libby Wade and […]

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Peterson — Munn

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RICHMOND, Virginia — Stephen and Sandra (Lane) Peterson of Henrico, Virginia, with William and Wyndham Munn of Mechanicsville, Virginia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Leah Kathryn Peterson and Jonathan Berry Munn, both of Richmond, Virginia. Jonathan proposed on the big screen at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 3, 2017, with […]

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Cadman — Hanks

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LEWISTON — Brenda Elizabeth Cadman, daughter of Gary and Marilyn Cadman of Lewiston, and Alvin “Doug” Joseph Hanks, son of Guy and Barbara Hanks of Westfield, were united in marriage on July 1, 2017, at the Old Souls Chapel, Poland Spring. Deacon Dean Lachance performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is a 1978 graduate […]

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