Katharine J. McNear, 89, a longtime resident of Leeds, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Schooner Estates, in Auburn.
January 2019
Posted inObituaries
Doris May LaPlante
AUBURN – Doris May LaPlante, 86, of North Jay, died peacefully with family at her side on Saturday morning, Jan. 19, 2019, at the Hospice House in Auburn.
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Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Gemini: Own what you do and say
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 45; Mariska Hargitay, 55; Gail O’Grady, 56; Richard Dean Anderson, 69. Happy Birthday: Honesty will play a big role in how your life unfolds this year. Begin with self-evaluation, followed by an assessment of those you associate with. Look at your attributes and consider how to utilize your […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Encore, sj-web
Schoolhouse Arts hosts world premiere of Augusta artist's one-man show
STANDISH — The Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, will present one performance only of the world premiere of Zachariah Stearn’s new one-man-show, “The King Of Keys,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. It is a combination of theatrics, music and heart. The show includes stories from his childhood, monologues performed with depth, and new, never-heard-before […]
Posted inConnections, sj-web
Briefly: Pets
Low cost spay/neuter for dogs and cats TOPSHAM — The Community Spay-Neuter Clinic, 321 Lewiston Road, is a veterinary clinic that provides subsidized spay/neuter surgery for pet owners who cannot afford regular veterinary rates. In addition to services at our clinic in Topsham, we often have mobile clinics and transports in various locations. We accept […]
Posted inConnections, Pets, sj-web
Pets of the Week at FCAS
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week James is a senior male Staffordshire terrier mix. He’s a sweet older gentleman looking for someone to spend my days with. James would like to do a meet and greet with your dog to see if we’ll be […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections, Pets, sj-web
Responsible Pet Care's Buttercup seeks a quiet home
PARIS — Buttercup is the featured Pet of the Week at Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills. Buttercup is a 7-year-old calico cutie. She’s a sweet cat that would flourish in the home of an older person who wants the companionship of a cat. A quiet cat, Buttercup, prefers living in a home without dogs. […]
Posted inFranklin
University of Maine at Farmington receives $3.225 million donation
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington announced Tuesday it has received a $3.225 million donation from two donors who wish to remain anonymous. Describing the gift as “historic,” Interim President Eric C. Brown said UMF will use the money to create and expand programs that provide debt-relieving scholarships, add graduate school offerings and […]
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
Taking a small step on climate change
WASHINGTON — On global climate change, I have changed my mind — just slightly. I have written about this issue for more than two decades, and my theme has been monotonously consistent. As a starting point, I have accepted the prevailing scientific view that man-made greenhouse gases contribute to global warming. But I have been […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Bridge sign has been corrected
I thank the Maine Department of Transportation for adding the word “Officer” to the Nathan Desjardins Memorial Bridge signs and also thank the local residents who brought the word’s omission to our attention. The bridge-naming bill was titled “Resolve, To Name a Bridge over the Saco River in the Town of Fryeburg the Nathan Desjardins […]