AUGUSTA (AP) — A new Maine law bans lead fishing tackle in hopes of protecting loons. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says keeping lead fishing weights out of Maine waters will better the birds’ survival and spur population growth across the Northeast. Ingesting lead fishing tackle is the leading cause of death for […]
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Everett M. Quimby
GRAY — Everett Maxwell Quimby, 71, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Born to Maxwell and Edna Quimby on May 5, 1946, Everett was a graduate of Scarborough High School and worked for over fifty years in the construction industry. He was an active member of B.B.B.C in Gray and enjoyed […]
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Shirley E. Staples
BRUNSWICK — Shirley (Enman) Staples, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 2, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. She was born in Upton on Sept. 22, 1935, the daughter of the late Franklin and Katherine (Barnett) Enman. Shirley graduated from Rumford High School and lived in Maine most of her life. She married the love of […]
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Rita Hodgkin
MINOT — Rita Hodgkin, 73, of Minot passed away on Friday, Aug. 11 at her home. She was born in Lewiston on January 3, 1944, the daughter of Arthur and Marie Parent Morin. She had been employed as a stitcher at local shoe shops and worked as a bartender. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening, crossword […]
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Cedric Palmer Jr.
OXFORD — Cedric Palmer Jr., 26, of Otisfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 24. He was born in Bangor on July 26, 1991, the son of Cedric Palmer Sr. and Theresa Lanpher. He received his education through the Job Corps. He played baseball in the town of Oxford and was inducted into the Babe […]
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Edward Elmore Barker
AUBURN — Edward “Eddie” Barker 90, of Western Prom, Auburn, died Saturday August 26, at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, with his loving family at his side. He was born in New Vineyard, ME on May 22, 1927, the son of the late Maurice and Lona (Brown) Barker. He graduated from Farmington […]
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Clayton A. Greeley
FARMINGTON — Clayton A. Greeley, 83, a resident of Livermore Falls, passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 28, 1934, at his family home in Readfield, the son of Charles Greeley and Beatrice (Tibbetts) Greeley. Clayton attended school at Kents Hill. On […]
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Roland G. Rancourt
LEWISTON — Roland G. Rancourt, 93, of Lewiston, passed away early on Wednesday morning, Aug. 16, with his family by his side. He was born on Oct. 9, 1923. Roland enjoyed fishing and hunting, and really loved the outdoors. He is survived by two daughters, Roseanne Dionne and husband, Rick, of Florida, and Rena Roy […]
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Rita Hodgkin
MINOT — Rita Hodgkin, 73, of Minot passed away on Friday, Aug. 11, at her home. She was born in Lewiston on Jan. 3, 1944, the daughter of Arthur and Marie Parent Morin. She had been employed as a stitcher at local shoe shops and worked as a bartender. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening, crossword puzzles, […]
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Harry "Butch" Hall Stevens
OXFORD — It is with great regret and sorrow to announce the passing of Harry “Butch” Hall Stevens. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer. Harry was born in Lewiston on Oct. 13, 1956, and gained his wings in the early morning hours of Aug. 13. He was […]