AUBURN – Cynthia “Cindy” A. Theriault, 61, of Minot, formerly of Poland passed away on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, following an …
September 27, 2023
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Death Notice: Marie Paule (Goulet) Neveux
Neveux, Marie Paule of Lewiston, Sept. 24, 2023. Visit, Sept. 29, 3-6 p.m., funeral 4:30 p.m., The Fortin Group Funeral …
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Death Notice: Cynthia “Cindy” A. Theriault
Theriault, Cynthia “Cindy” A. 61, of Minot, Sept. 11, 2023. Visit, Sept. 30, 9:30 – 11:15 a.m, with service 11:45 …
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A fire at a wedding hall in northern Iraq has killed more than 100 people and injured 150
There was no immediate official word on the cause of the blaze but initial reports suggested fireworks at the venue may have sparked the fire.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 27
100 Years Ago: 1923 “Miss Portland,” otherwise Winona Evelyn Drew, who represented this Maine city in the Atlantic City beauty contest, arrived at Poland Spring early Thursday afternoon as a guest of the Portland Rotary club. She was accompanied by Thomas J. Cannon, manager for Maine of the Atlantic City contest; Francis Jensen, of the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mature couple’s marriage lost its spark years ago
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a man I’ll call “Ed” for 15 years. We are seniors, but he is 17 years older than I am. I have three children from a previous marriage who are grown and on their own. I think my husband is gay but never came out of the closet. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Rely on experience and ingenuity to point you in the right direction.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lola Kirke, 33; Avril Lavigne, 39; Anna Camp, 41; Tamara Taylor, 53. Happy Birthday: Keep life simple, factual and stress-free. Your decisions will determine how you feel and how far you get. Associate with people who have something to contribute and are willing to do their fair share, but don’t […]
Posted inDr. Roach
High cobalt levels signify that it’s time for a hip replacement
DEAR DR ROACH: I am having significant issues with my hip replacement that was performed 10 years ago. It can get quite painful after kneeling, lifting heavy objects or sitting in some chairs for extended periods. My MRIs show no issues. C-reactive protein tests and sedimentation rates are within the normal range, so my doctors […]
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SNAPSHOT: United Way of Androscoggin County kicks off campaign
United Way of Androscoggin County, serving both Androscoggin and Oxford counties, has kicked off its annual campaign to raise $1.1 million for the community. The chapter has three loaned executives to the area to support the campaign: Jenn Thompson of TD Bank, Krystal Milligan of LL Bean and Trina Blaisdell of Hannaford in Rumford. Those […]
Posted inSun Spots
Resources offered to reader wanting draft horses for hauling logs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the recent inquiry about using draft horses for logging, the short answer is yes, draft horses can be used for jobs such as hauling out downed logs. However, if the logs are truly inaccessible by mechanical means, which often utilizes a winch, they are probably inaccessible for horses as well. There are many […]