AUBURN – Tyler Joseph Bernier of Auburn passed away in his home on May 24, 2021. He was born Nov. 11, …
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Obituary: Jeanine Newcomb
AUBURN – Jeanine Newcomb of Auburn passed peacefully in her home Saturday, May 29, 2021. Jeanine was born March 22, 1935 …
Obituary: Lois S. Gaudet
NASHUA, N.H. – Lois S. Gaudet of Nashua N.H., formerly of Dixfield, passed away Sat. June 5, 2021, at Community Hospice …
Aquarius: Don’t let emotions escalate out of control
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Xolo Mariduena, 20; Natalie Portman, 40; Johnny Depp, 58; Michael J. Fox, 60. Happy Birthday: Lean toward a simpler lifestyle. Practice minimalism, and you will find a way to make the most out of what you already have. Truth, honesty, good health, exercise and love will lead to peace of […]
Looking Back on June 9
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the High Street Methodist Church entertained “Mother’s Jewels”, the junior society, in the vestry Thursday afternoon. A fine program and games were in order, and refreshments were served. A large number of parents and children were present. Mrs. A.E. Chitenden is president of the society. […]
In rebuttal: David Plimpton: Letter ‘full of misinformation’ about Israel war crimes
Joel Goodman’s recent letter to the editor (“In rebuttal: Joel Goodman: Gilbert wrong about apartheid in Israel,” May 30) supporting Israel’s war crimes against unarmed Palestinians, including women and children, is full of misinformation, disinformation and hyperbole. The recent violence, in which 227 Palestinians, including 64 children died (while 12 Israelis died), was not started […]
Bowdoin student makes Clarkson University dean’s list
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Connor Brown of Bowdoin, a senior majoring in engineering and management, has been named to the 2021 semester dean’s list at Clarkson University. Dean’s list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.
Augusta tech center inducts honor students
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently held its National Technical Honor Society virtual induction ceremony. The following students were inducted: Isaac Baker, Electrical Technology, Erskine Academy; Isaiah Barden, Business Academy, Maranacook Community High School; and Olivea Bean, Early Childhood Education, Hall-Dale High School. Also, Genevieve Cirello, Early Childhood Education, Maranacook Community High School; Joleigh […]
Historical society talk to cover Maine’s railroads
The Kennebec Historical Society’s June Facebook live presentation, “A History of Maine’s Railroads” by Bill Kenny, is to be held online at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16. Maine is populated with intriguing characters who set in motion a fascinating, compelling story of railroads and the unique communities they helped to build, according to a news […]