AUBURN — Tiffany L. Norwwod, 37, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Her spirit was called into the heavens and her soul was set free, so she spread her wings and flew away to live among the angels. She was born Dec. 5, 1980, in Lewiston, the […]
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Painting to be raffled off for scholarship fund
Gallery 302 artist Sam Morgan has donated a painting called “The Pig” to help raise money for the Bridgton Art Guild’s Scholarship Fund. Each year, the scholarship fund gives scholarships to a few students graduating from area high schools who intend to pursue an education in the arts. The painting will be raffled off Oct. […]
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Bertrand E. Gagnon
DELTONA, Fla. — Bertrand E. “Bert” Gagnon, 63, of FL, and formerly of CT and ME, passed away at home in Deltona after a courageous battle with cancer, on May 28. Bert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid lover of independent musicians and showcased their work on his radio station, […]
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Farmington Public Library to raffle watercolor paintings
FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Library has announced that its assistant director, Elena Kohout, is the winner of a quilted Elkon Silhouette wall hanging created by Sally Rowe. The hanging was part of a quilt display at the library. Artists Anstiss Morrill and Matiana Glass will display their paintings at the Farmington Public Library during the months of June and […]
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Giant flag in Norway is Memorial Day tribute
NORWAY — A giant flag painted on the side of the Danzig Painting business at 7 Harrison Road is a tribute to military service members and law enforcement officers, according to building owner Mike Morin. The retired veteran, who served for 20 years, said he wanted to thank “all of our service members and law enforcement […]
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Richard G. Waters
WALES — Richard G. Waters, 87, went quietly to be with the Lord at his home on Friday, April 13, following a brief illness. He was born in Lawrence, Mass., on April 8, 1931, the son of Raymond and Agnes Waters. He attended schools in Lewiston. Dick married Margaret Chase of Lisbon Falls on Nov. 29, […]
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Rotating gallery to feature Julianne Garvey, Jeanelle Demers
LEWISTON — The Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery will feature paintings by Julianne Garvey and Jeanelle Demers through March. The gallery is located at 60 High St., the main entrance to Central Maine Medical Center. For Garvey, who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the College of William and Mary in Virginia, […]
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One of Lewiston's budding, young artists
Christina Tancrede, 11, of Lewiston paints during her after-school art class Wednesday afternoon at Wicked Illustrations Studio and Gallery on Canal Street in Lewiston. For information on the studio’s programs and activities, see wickedillustrations.com. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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Frank Gross painting donated to Lisbon High School
LISBON — Frank Ozborn Gross, born Aug. 20, 1926, to parents of Lisbon Falls, began painting at the age of 62. A self-taught painter, he painted every day, creating more than 100 paintings. His paintings of the history, landscape and everyday life of Lisbon can be seen all over town. One such painting, titled “Memorial […]
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Robert J. Hinkley
PORTLAND — Robert J. Hinkley, 73, of Gorham died Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Maine Medical Center following a short illness. He was born in Lewiston on Dec. 5, 1944, the son of the late Paul and Aller (Lee) Hinkley. Robert enjoyed drawing, painting and loved listening to country music. He is survived by two brothers, Gerald […]