State officials warn of dangers posed by not wearing life jackets.
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Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake
Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
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Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend
The Maine Warden Service and partner agencies will try to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities as boat traffic increases.
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Docks quiet for now, Maine marinas make plans to stay afloat
Maine’s recreational boating industry entering uncharted waters this season with new rules necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Shopping (or window shopping) for a boat? These 4 boat shows have you covered
Featuring cutting-edge technology, competitions for teens, and deals on boats, Maine’s boat show season has something for boaters of all ages and sorts.
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Lake Auburn closing temporarily to boaters for algaecide dose
AUBURN — City officials announced Wednesday that Lake Auburn will be closed to boating for at least one day next week while algicide is applied to prevent algae blooms that could threaten drinking water quality. According to a news release from the Auburn Water District and Lewiston Water Division, the algicide application will begin Sept. […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Stephen H. Brown
LEWISTON — Stephen H. Brown, 75, of Carthage died in Lewiston on Thursday, Aug. 16, from complications of cancer. Steve was born in Northampton, Mass., on Aug. 8, 1943, the son of Stephen Brown and Elsa Parshley Brown. He grew up in Northampton and Amherst and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1968. He […]
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Johanna Caroline Moody
AUBURN — Johanna Caroline Halberts Moody, 85, of Poland passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 10, with her family by her side. Johanna was born in Portland on Jan. 25, 1933, to Frederick Halberts and Minette Elwell Halberts. Johanna graduated from Deering High School, and then went on to the University of New Hampshire, where she received […]
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Gary Thomas Paladino
AUBURN — Gary Thomas Paladino, 61, formerly of the Oxford/Poland area, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 1, in Auburn after coming home from knee surgery. He rests in heaven with his family and the Lord. Born Feb. 24, 1957, in Lewiston, he was the son of the late Donald and Constance (Nolan) Paladino. He attended local […]
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Robert F. Poulin
LEWISTON — Robert “Bob” F. Poulin, 70, passed away Saturday, Feb. 17, at his home with his wife of 29 years, Helen, by his side. He was born May 7, 1947, in Brunswick, the son of the late Patrick and Jeannette (Gravel) Poulin. He started his accounting career working for the administrative office of the courts, […]