AUBURN – A jail guard is suing Androscoggin County and its sheriff for what he claims was an unfair suspension following a use of force incident at the jail last year. Corrections Officer Shane Thomas has filed a suit claiming that as a result of the suspension, he continues to suffer professional and personal injuries, […]
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Albert L. Lagueux
1929 – 2013 AUBURN — Albert L. Lagueux, 83, of Sabattus, died at Clover Manor in Auburn. He was born on Dec. 19, 1929, in Lewiston. Albert worked for Hudson Bus line for many years, driving a school bus. Later, he worked for the town of Sabattus, doing different jobs until he retired 18 years […]
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Paul R. Therriault
1967 – 2013 LEWISTON — Paul R. Therriault, 46, of Turner St., Auburn, died Monday, Aug. 12, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center following a long Illness. He was born in Lewiston on April 6, 1967, the son of Robert and Monique (Bernier) Therriault. He attended schools in Lewiston and had worked for many years […]
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Anonymous donor gives $75,000 to St. Dominic Academy
AUBURN — An anonymous $75,000 gift to St. Dominic Academy could help bolster the school’s music program or pay for student scholarships. In a written statement, Principal Donald Fournier said the donor was not a grandparent or parent of any past or present Saint Dominic Academy student, nor was the donor a former student. “The donor believes […]
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Garden harvest selected for blue ribbons
Summers are short in Maine. That’s a perception that has taken hold over many generations, despite the fact that we enjoy many fine days right through October. Of course, the typically pessimistic attitude of Mainers has something to do with it, but there’s a direct connection with country life and the hectic pace of the […]
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Antonio J. Grondin
1924 -2013 AUBURN — Antonio “Tony” J. Grondin, 89, a former resident of Jay, died Saturday, Aug. 10, at Clover Manor Health Care, where he had resided for the past two years. He was born March 30, 1924, in Livermore Falls, the son of Joseph and Florida (Chouinard) Grondin. He attended school in Livermore Falls. […]
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Robin Dow Seniors to meet Wednesday
AUBURN — Robin Dow Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Alden M. Gayton Post 31 American Legion, 426 Washington St. New members are welcome. The board of directors will meet at 10 a.m. Bingo will be played following the meeting and a bag lunch. There will be a raffle […]
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Free healthy eating class LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will offer a free healthy eating class for anyone interested in learning more about nutritious food. Feast from the Farm Market will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St. This […]
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Success story: From homeless to apartment with job
LEWISTON — Five months ago, Tanya Caron was unemployed and homeless, spending her nights at Hope Haven Gospel Mission. Today, she has an apartment and works delivering Sun Journal newspapers seven days a week. Delivering papers doesn’t pay a lot, about a $1 per house per week plus tips. “But it’s a start,” Caron said. […]
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Josiah Little
AUBURN — A caption in the Sights Unseen column on Page B8 on Sunday, Aug. 4, should have said Josiah Little, shown in a portrait, at one time owned much of Lewiston after buying most of the shares of the Pejepscot Proprietors. He also was the father of Edward Little and was not the 39th […]