AUBURN — St. Michael’s Church and High Street Congregational Church are joining together for a Seder meal celebration. Rabbi Sruli Dresner of Temple Beth-El of Auburn will also be participating. The traditional Seder is a religious ritual and tradition. The two churches will host a Seder meal, which will be served at 6:30 p.m. on Maundy […]
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Bill to expand state veterans bureau heads to Gov. Paul LePage
AUGUSTA — A bill that adds staff to Maine’s Bureau of Veterans Services gained final approval in the state Senate Monday on a unanimous vote. The legislation, LD 1612, would also provide tuition to the University of Maine and the state’s community college system for members of the Maine National Guard. The bill combines some […]
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Bills meant to bolster services and access for Maine vets get hearings
AUGUSTA — A slate of bills aimed at helping more Maine veterans get access to the services and benefits available to them are set for public hearings at the State House next week. The bills, all the result of recommendations from a special legislative commission that worked over the summer to review the state’s Bureau […]
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Funeral notices for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015
BOUCHER — Annie M., 96, of Lewiston, died Friday, Oct. 2. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, upper church. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations in Annie’s memory may be made to the Russell Park Activity Fund, […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015
AVERILL — Jason Paris, 40, of Poland died Thursday, Sept. 17, at his home in Poland. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls. Family and friends may attend visitation on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. […]
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Funeral notices for Friday, Sept. 4, 2015
BELL — Peter John, 48, passed suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in North Platte, Neb. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation, 7575 West Winds Blvd. NW, Suite C, Concord, NC 28027. BRYANT — Norman E. 92, of […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015
ADAMS — Steven S., 76, of Peru passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, at Victorian Villa Rehabilitation and Living Center in Canton. A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, contributions can be made to Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements made by Finley […]
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Funeral notices for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015
BELIVEAU — Rita F., 98, of Lewiston died Friday, Aug. 21, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. Services will be private. Donations in her memory may be sent to the Bertrand A. Beliveau Heart Fund, administered by St. Mary’s Health Care Systems, P.O. Box 7291, Lewiston ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home. CARPENTIER — Audrey […]
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Funeral notices for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015
BEAN — Dorothy M., 87, of Bethel died Saturday, Aug. 22, in West Paris. Family and friends may attend graveside services Friday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery, West Bethel. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial gifts in her memory to the Jackson-Silver Auxillary, P.O. Box 178, Greenwood, […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015
CURRAN — Theodore P. “Ted,” 63, of Sabattus passed away on Friday, Aug. 14. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass on Friday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 131 High St., Sabattus. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services. DAMON — Bradley F., 67, of Auburn passed […]