PORTLAND – Renee Amber LaFreniere, 35, of Jay, Maine, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022, at Maine Medical Center in …
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Thomas Ouellette
LEWISTON – Thomas Ouellette, 81, passed away at Maine Medical Center on May 9, 2022. Tom was born March 19, 1941 …
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Posted inDear Abby
Hospice volunteer stunned by family’s generous gift
DEAR ABBY: For a few years, I volunteered to tend to an elderly woman through a hospice organization. My role was to visit with her while her son ran errands or enjoyed an evening of entertainment. I grew fond of her and her family. For my 70th birthday, her daughter, son and daughter-in-law hosted an […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 17
100 Years Ago: 1922 J. H. Lempert and W A. Billings, both of Auburn, were among the purchasers of government constructed houses at a recent auction in Bath. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Atty. Gordon Stein of Pine Tree Legal Aid will be the speaker at next week’s meeting of the Auburn Exchange Club. He will […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: A change of attitude will give you a new take on an old situation or relationship.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 34; Derek Hough, 37; Trent Reznor, 57; Craig Ferguson, 60. Happy Birthday: Put greater emphasis on health and emotional well-being — schedule time for relaxation, creative endeavors, personal growth and fitness. Surround yourself with people who put a smile on your face. Call the shots, set the stage […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Betty Jones: More schools need to teach about Indigenous people
After reading an article in the May 2 ePaper regarding a 2001 law that was passed requiring schools to teach the history, government and culture of the state’s Indigenous people, so far it seems very few schools have complied with the law. According to the article, Portland schools are working on putting together a plan […]
Posted inConnections
Lewiston seeks volunteers for deceased veterans project
The city of Lewiston seeks volunteers to place almost 7,500 flags on Saturday, May 21, at the individual veterans gravestones within the cemeteries around the city. People who belong to any groups (such as churches, community services and businesses) are asked to spread the word. In 2001, the state passed a law that requires municipalities […]
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Raymond student graduates from Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Kaitlyn McNally of Raymond was among more than 600 students who graduated May 6 from Bob Jones University. McNally graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communication. She also was named to the 2022 spring president’s list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Tom Hart: Biden a phony, U.S. was better with Trump
Well, it seems like President Biden is blaming Russia for energy prices. He can’t blame himself for doing everything wrong. He blames the war for prices going up. They started going way up before the war. What a phony he is. To the people who like him, name me one good thing that he has […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
David Oshansky: Kudos for support of nurses
I was truly impressed at the section in the May 6 Sun Journal, pages C2-C3, showing the outpouring of support for us nurses. It is not under any circumstances an easy job. Besides the highly technical aspect our profession, there is the highly emotional factor as well. Unlike medical doctors, nurses have a closer bond […]