AUBURN — Thomas Gerald Calder died Sept. 20 at Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn. He was born in Sommerville, Mass., Oct. 9, 1926, to Edmond and Mina Diffin Calder. When he was still a young child they moved to Robinston, and that is where Juddy grew up and attended school. In November 1943 he falsified his […]
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Randall 'Randy' Plummer
MECHANIC FALLS — Randall “Randy” Plummer, 64, of Mechanic Falls passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 5, at his home. He was born in Mechanic Falls on Oct. 29, 1953, No. 9 of 10 children to James and Dorothy Plummer. Randy graduated from Edward Little High School and later earned a degree in culinary arts from CMVTI. […]
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Lisbon Legion hosts biker rally
Legionaires Rick Minving, left, and Ronie Ray attend the Riders Summer Rally hosted by the Lisbon Post 158, American Legion, on July 28 in Lisbon.
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County historical societies, American Legion join forces for expo
OXFORD – A celebration of history – both local and national – will be on display this weekend when historical societies from throughout Oxford County and the Anderson Staples American Legion join forces to present the inaugural Oxford County Historical and Military Expo. The first of what is hoped to be an annual event will […]
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Lewiston Post 22, American Legion, installs officers
The Lewiston Post 22, American Legion, recently installed officers. The officers are, are from left, seated, Pat Rosignol, Dale Harrington, Commander Jerry Dewitt, Don Dube and Albert Landry; and, standing, Norm Bussiere, Bert Dutil, Charles Dick, George Bourgoin and Armand Bussiere. Their next meeting is Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Lewiston Armory. For more information, call […]
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The Hot Corner: Slicer’s point shouldn’t be lost in American Legion controversy
Yes, I was 1,000 miles away from the Maine American Legion baseball championship round Wednesday at Husson University. The too-obvious joke is that Bessey Motors coach Shane Slicer’s view of the semifinals from over the left field fence after his one-pitch ejection wasn’t much closer. Maybe it was a slow sports day in Central Kentucky […]
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August activities listed at American Legion Post 153
AUBURN — The William J. Rogers American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St., announces its events for August. • Happy Hour Fridays, from 4 to 6 p.m. • Music by Jerry Joe on Aug. 10 and 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. • Music, dance and karaoke from 7 to 11 p.m. by DJ Jean […]
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American Legion baseball: Coastal defeats Bessey in rematch, wins state Legion championship
BANGOR — After a day of controversy, Bessey Motors’ bid for a state American Legion baseball title fell a run short on Wednesday night. Coastal Landscaping rallied to defeat Bessey, 4-3, and win the state title at Husson Coollege. Bessey endured an emotional day, starting with their pitcher Colton Carson and head coach Shane Slicer […]
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American Legion state tournament: Bessey pitcher, coach ejected after pitch-count controversy
BANGOR — Bessey Motors head coach Shane Slicer got word Tuesday night that Colton Carson would not be allowed to pitch in Wednesday’s American Legion state semifinal because the official scorebook had Carson tallied at 81 pitches in Saturday’s game against Yankee Ford. Slicer and the team decided to start Carson, anyway, even knowing that […]
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American Legion baseball: Pruett delivers five-hitter, keeps Bessey Motors alive in state tournament
Emery Chickering bats for Bessey Motors in an American Legion baseball state tournament game against Coastal Landscape at Husson University in Bangor on Tuesday. (Adam Robinson/Sun Journal) BANGOR — Defense has been Bessey Motors’ calling card all season. When things went wrong, the players knew their defense would bail them out eventually. Against Coastal Landscape […]