BREAU — Raymond E., 88, died in Palm Bay, Fla., on Thursday, June 14. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, at the Parish of The Holy Savior St. Athanasius-St. John Church. Interment will be in the St. John Cemetery in Rumford. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to […]
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Marilyn L. Jordan
FARMINGTON — Marilyn L. Jordan, 77, passed away June 14 at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, surrounded in love by her children. She was born July 6, 1940, in Lewiston, the daughter of John K. Lawton and Hattie (White) Currier. Marilyn was the loving mother of six children, always willing to offer help or advice if […]
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Richard S. Howatt
AUBURN — Richard S. Howatt, 71, of Jay, died peacefully Thursday evening, June 21, at the Hospice House in Auburn with family members at his side. He courageously fought ALS with strength, a positive attitude and unwavering faith. He was born in Farmington on July 15, 1946, son of Richard and Ruth (Fraser) Howatt. He was […]
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Harris turns pro, finishes second in 800 at USATF nationals
United States’ Isaiah Harris reacts after finishing a men’s 800-meter first-round heat during the World Athletics Championships in London in Aug. 2017. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland) Lewiston native Isaiah Harris followed up his NCAA 800-meter run title two weeks ago with a second-place finish in the 800 final at the USA National Outdoor Championships in Des […]
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Portland Sea Dogs rally past Trenton Thunder, 5-4
Portland Sea Dogs starting pitcher Mike Shawaryn delivers to a Trenton Thunder batter during Sunday’s game at Hadlock Field in Portland. Shawaryn had no decision, going six innings, giving up four runs, four runs, seven hits striking outs five and walking two. (Carl D. Walsh/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — Chad De La Guerra and Austin […]
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Bubar seeking Pro Series title at Beech Ridge
Corey Bubar drives his Pro Series entry through Turn 2 at Beech Ridge earlier this season. Bubar won the season opener on May 5 and has his sights set squarely on the points championship in 2018. (Jamie W. Williams/Finish Line Photography) In the premier Pro Series division at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, drivers who wheel […]
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'Phenomenal' kid magician wows in Durham
DURHAM — Even with a broken finger, kid magician Phoenix Phenomenal performed sleight of hand and card tricks to perfection at a packed AMVETS hall Sunday evening. He took traditional card tricks and made them fun with his quirky humor, bringing in props and volunteers to pick cards, and he managed to surprise the audience […]
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Pot bill tweak would affect retail shops
Caregivers would have to get municipal approval to sell cannabis to their patients out of a retail shop under a proposed amendment to a sweeping medical marijuana reform bill that is pending before the Maine Legislature. The amendment, proposed by Sen. Roger Katz, R-Augusta, mirrors one that he added to the adult-use cannabis regulatory bill […]
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Looking Back
100 years ago, 1918 Alfred J. Sweet of Lewiston will represent Maine in the national Republican committee succeeding Senator Frederick Hale, who was elected to that position in 1912 and resigned several weeks ago. Mr. Sweet’s choice as national committeeman came as a surprise, as his name had never been mentioned in this connection, […]
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Pastor Stevens set to retire
The Rev. Carol Stevens of the Rumford United Methodist Church will retire at the end of June. She has served the Methodist churches in Rumford, Rumford Center and Bethel since July 2010. She has participated in volunteer work at the Rumford Hospital, GRAMPS, Ecumenical church services, served communion at the Pinnacle Nursing Home, Salem Economic […]