LEWISTON — Margaret McCluskey, 71, died Feb. 12, 2023 at D’Youville Pavilion following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Richard B. Skinner
AUBURN — Richard Brian Skinner, 86 and longtime resident of Auburn, passed away early Saturday morning Feb. 11, 2023, at The Hospice House in Auburn with family at his side.
Andover chooses Thacker to join the select board
ANDOVER — 115 out of 154 Andover voters chose Justin Thacker to be their next selectman, according to Clerk, Tax Collector, Melinda Averill. Toby Wells received 26 votes and Kevin Scott received 13. The voting took place at Town Hall from 11a.m. to 7p.m. on Monday, February 13. Thacker will join Brian Mills and Joe […]
Looking Back on Feb. 16: ‘Small turnout for Lewiston city election’
Read more about Feb. 16, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 March 9th is the date set for the “Hello Girls Ball” of Norway and committees are busy. They promise “Plenty of fox trots, many surprises and lots of fun.” The floor manager is Charles S. Weed and the aides will be […]
Attempt to connect with Beau’s daughter fizzles
DEAR ABBY: I’m divorced and have been dating my guy friend for five years. We recognized after we started dating that we love each other, and we planned to move in together after a year of dating. I was so excited when we started making plans that I reached out to my guy’s ex-wife and […]
Gemini: A geographical change will entice you, but before you move or plan a trip, do your homework.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: The Weeknd, 33; Elizabeth Olsen, 34; Ice-T, 65; LeVar Burton, 66. Happy Birthday: Set high standards, forge ahead and refuse to let changes others make throw you off course. Intelligence, speed and agility will help you outmaneuver anyone who gets in your way this year. Adjust your surroundings to suit […]
Loss of kidney function prompts concern with long-time meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I took Glucovance (metformin and glyburide) for more than 30 years. Then, because of worsening kidney function (high creatinine), I have been switched to just glyburide alone. I am also on Actos for my diabetes. I just joined Medicare Part D; however, there were only one or two plans that covered glyburide. […]
Farmington board supports fire service plan with Industry, OKs funds for upgraded communications
Industry voters will consider the fire service agreement at the March 11 annual Town Meeting; the county will be paid $24,339.19 for licensing and communication service upgrades.
Mark LaFlamme: Abused feline has found a home, wanted in another
Street Talk: For the cat named Harlow, the long road to recovery was just beginning. But for the young woman who rescued the animal, all that awaited was frustration.
Norway trust celebrates opening of new recreational trails
NORWAY — The Western Foothills Land Trust celebrated the opening of two new recreational trails, connecting downtown Norway to the extensive trail system at Roberts Farm Preserve, on Jan. 22. The new non-motorized trails, each approximately two miles long, run roughly parallel to each other and to Lake Pennesseewassee, terminating at a trailhead across from […]