1927 – 2017 LEWISTON — Roland Poulin, 89, of Lewiston, died Thursday, Jan. 26. He was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Notre Dame Du Pays, Canada, the son of Albert and Josephine Veilleux Poulin. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Drouin; two sons, Jean-Claude and Roger and wife, Susan; and three grandchildren. Condolences may […]
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Obama signs bill to strengthen U.S. border with Canada
FORT KENT — President Barack Obama has signed off on a proposal to assess and strengthen security at the country’s northern border. Republican New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, a bill sponsor, said Thursday the country is facing unprecedented national security challenges that demand a full understanding of the northern border’s needs, strengths, and vulnerabilities. The […]
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Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King look to strengthen border with Canada
Maine’s U.S. senators are pushing for greater security along the Canadian border. A measure aimed at strengthening the 5,500-mile border recently passed the U.S. Senate without dissent and is now in the hands of the U.S. House, which may act before the current session ends next month. It has already backed a similar bill. “Maine […]
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Sheriff addresses concerns about Kingfield speeders
KINGFIELD — Complaints of speeding drivers have prompted town officials to ask the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for help. Residents and selectmen shared their concerns with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at Tuesday night’s selectmen meeting. During certain times of the day, especially between 3 and 5 p.m. when employees leave work, streets aren’t safe for […]
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Wildfire forces mass evacuations in Alberta, Canada; Former Maineiac among them
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta (AP) — Alberta declared a state of emergency Wednesday as crews frantically held back wind-whipped wildfires that have already torched 1,600 homes and other buildings in Canada’s main oil sands city of Fort McMurray, forcing more than 80,000 residents to flee. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said fire had destroyed or damaged an […]
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Canada would be much better off without monarchy
It is not accidental that the great majority of nations are republics. It has been the result of humanity’s long groping in the dark, tribulations and sacrifices. The first and greatest benefit for Canada being a republic without the monarchy is that it will deliver a forceful disincentive to the separatist movement in Quebec because, […]
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David A. Mazerolle
1960 – 2016 LEWISTON — David A. Mazerolle, 55, of Otisfield died Saturday, March 26, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, Canada, on Oct. 2, 1960, the son of Kenneth and Eleanor A. Wylie Mazerolle. He worked in the family business, a trucking company in P.I., then worked as […]
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Sûreté du Québec, Oxford County Sheriff, state police join forces
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, Maine State Police and the Sûreté du Québec will partner to keep American and Canadian travelers safe over the holiday weekend. In the U.S., it’s Columbus Day weekend. In Canada, it’s Action de Grâce, a holiday similar to the American Thanksgiving celebrated the second Monday in October. […]
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Mildred I. Auger
1927 – 2015 AUBURN — Mildred Ida Parent Auger, 87, of Lewiston died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Hospice House in Auburn after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, on Dec. 8, 1927, the daughter of Edmund and Emma Parent. […]
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Carol G. Swearingen
1951 – 2015 WALES — Carol G. Swearingen, 64, of Wales died early Friday, Oct. 2, at home, surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Saint-Gedeon, Quebec, Canada, on June 4, 1951, the daughter of Ovilda and Marie-Laure (Giroux) Marquis. Carol was very family-oriented and always had a smile on her face. She loved […]