1924 – 2012 LEWISTON — Jeannine Y. Beaudette, 88, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, at d’Youville Pavilion. She was born in Berlin, N.H., Sept. 24, 1924, daughter of Wilfred and Rose-Anna (Garand) Beaudette. She was educated in Catholic schools in New Hampshire and Maine. She entered the community of the Sisters of Charity (Grey Nun) […]
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Elks holding New Year’s dance LEWISTON — A New Year’s dance will be held Monday, Dec. 31, at Lewiston Elks, 1675 Lisbon St. The cost is $12.50 per person or $25 per couple. For tickets call 784-4801. Sabattus Seniors cancel meeting SABATTUS — The January meeting of the Sabattus Seniors has been canceled due to […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Christopher Jarvis, 27, of 110 Horton St., Lewiston, warrant, operating after suspension, unlawful possession of scheduled drug, 10 p.m. Friday on Laurel Avenue. * Wesley Edwards, 30, of 77 Rideout Ave., Lewiston, operating after suspension, violating conditions of release, 10:43 p.m. Friday on Main Street. * Jonathan Collins, 30, of 431 Turner […]
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Roy Driver, veterans’ advocate, retiring after 30 years
LEWISTON — Roy Driver has been counseling veterans since 1980, but his work with vets really goes back 10 years earlier, when Driver was in his 20s. Right after he became one. In college in 1970, after four years in the Coast Guard, Driver became part of a group that successfully lobbied the Connecticut Legislature […]
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Another round for bar on Park Street
LEWISTON — It’s had many names over the last 14 years — Yesterday’s Magic, Club Adrenaline and, most recently, Altera at Club Karma. Building owner Dennis Anderson said he’s ready to give one more name a try: Rondevu. He is planning the grand opening the three-story nightclub on New Year’s Eve, and he’s keeping close […]
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Turgeon — Pelletier
Kimberly Turgeon and Matthew Pelletier LEWISTON — Harry and Judy Turgeon of Lewiston are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly A. Turgeon of Portland, to Matthew P. Pelletier of Portland, son of Guy and Phyllis Boucher of Biddeford and Peter Pelletier and Lisa Webber of North Belgrade Lakes. Miss Turgeon is a 1995 graduate […]
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Daigle — Gauthier
Joseph Gauthier and Sarah Daigle LEWISTON — James and Debra Daigle of Lewiston are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Daigle, to Joseph Gauthier, son of Michael and Jacqueline Mathon of Lewiston. Miss Daigle is a 2006 graduate of Lewiston High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a […]
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Croft — Thibodeau
Stacey and David Thibodeau POLAND SPRING — The wedding of Stacey Croft and David Thibodeau was held on July 14 at All Souls Chapel in Poland Spring. Nicole Thibodeau, notary public, officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Thibodeau is the daughter of William and Sandra Croft of Minot. Mr. Thibodeau is the son of Richard and […]
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R. Lowe: Set policy based on facts, not rhetoric
Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald apparently believes that there are two kinds of kids going to school in Lewiston: good kids and poor kids. During a public meeting at Geiger Elementary School Macdonald launched into an anger-filled tirade. According to the Sun Journal, he called children from poor families that need help from programs like General […]
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John D. Wheaton
1936 – 2012 LEWISTON — John Dennis Wheaton, 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Lewiston. John was born in Biddeford, on Sept. 22, 1936, to the late Frank and Caroline (Cyr) Wheaton. John grew up in Saco and attended Thornton Academy, where he was an accomplished student athlete. He was the vice president of his class, lettered […]