AUBURN — Cynthia “Cindy” Canterbury, 65, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Rumford, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 24, at the Hospice House in Auburn, with loving family at her side. She was born in Rumford on Oct. 7, 1952, a daughter of John and Faylene (Locke) Austin. Cindy was a graduate of Stephens High School. She […]
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Where is farm bill's logic?
On June 22 you reported Rep. Poliquin’s support for the farm bill, based on “boosting the fortunes of Maine’s blueberry growers” by funding the purchase of frozen blueberries for snacks for school children. As a blueberry grower myself (certified organic), I fail to see the logic in yet another program to throw federal tax […]
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Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Richard N. Therrien
AUBURN — Richard N. Therrien, 74, of Lewiston passed away Wednesday, June 27, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn with his family by his side. He was born April 5, 1944, in Lewiston, to parents Oilion and Laurette (Bonin) Therrien. Richard leaves behind his wife, Merilee (Melanson) Therrien; his daughter, Kerri Gonnerville, and her husband, […]
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Peter Chabot Jr.
LEWISTON — Peter Chabot Jr. of Greene passed Tuesday, June 26. Peter fought a courageous fight battling cancer, never giving up hope, to enjoy life with family and friends. He loved watching birds and movies, hockey games, music, sun and sand at OOB and quality time spent with his buddies and family: Randy, Ed, Paul, Geno, […]
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Funeral notices for Friday, June 29
CANTERBURY — Cynthia “Cindy,” 65, formerly of Rumford passed away Sunday June 24, in Auburn. A celebration of life and time of sharing and remembering will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 6, at the Rumford Eagles Function Hall. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation […]
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Leo: Explore your capabilities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Camila Mendes, 24; Nicole Scherzinger, 40; Melora Hardin, 51; Gary Busey, 74. Happy Birthday: Dive in and take control this year. You’ll be surprised at how much you accomplish. By taking the initiative, you will be able to control situations that are up in the air and causing you angst. […]
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Railroad ties ablaze in Lewiston
LEWISTON – Police and fire crews went to an area beneath the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge early Friday after a stack of railroad ties was reported up in flames. A truck driver heading across the bridge at about 1:15 a.m. reported the fire. The first police officer to arrive reported “a very large fire” directly beneath […]
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Veterans could lose Medicaid coverage
I had the honor of serving in the U.S. Army on active duty for four years. When I got out, I was fortunate enough to be healthy, but that meant I, like most other veterans, did not qualify for VA health benefits. As many as 3,000 such veterans will benefit from MaineCare expansion when the […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Overboard sun protection
DEAR DR. ROACH: I walk outside almost every day for at least an hour. I cover myself from head to toe — long pants and long sleeves, with the backs of my hands covered and a wide-brimmed hat with a bandanna covering my neck and lower chin. With sunglasses on, ready to go, my husband […]
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Freshman's college plan
DEAR ABBY: My wife’s niece, a high school senior, is a beautiful girl with an excellent, well-proportioned figure. Like many girls her age, she’s narcissistic and obsessed with her looks, and constantly posting pictures of herself on social media. She’s off to college in a few months, and “in order to ensure she’s attractive to […]