AUBURN — Marcel A. Laliberte, 70, a former resident of St. Mary’s Residence, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House, Saturday, May 19, with his loving wife of almost 50 years by his side following a four-year battle with cancer. He was born in Scotstown, PQ., July 22, 1947, son of the late Maurice and Angele […]
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Maine hockey blows lead, ties Vermont
ORONO — If ever a tie felt like a loss, it was Friday night. The University of Maine broke through for a two-goal lead in the third period against Vermont, only to allow two late power-play goals as the Black Bears and Catamounts skated to a 2-2 tie before 3,365 at Alfond Arena. Peter Housakos and Canon […]
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'Le Semaine de la Francophonie' at the Franco Center
LEWISTON — The Dolard and Priscilla Gendron Franco Center is taking part in the 12-day “Le Semaine de la Francophonie” celebration beginning this week. Events will be held at the Franco Center, unless otherwise indicated. The lineup is: Monday, March 13 • “Henri Henri” film screening, 5:30 p.m., Performance Hall. Tuesday, March 14 • Making […]
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John L. Gould
ST. ALBANS — Born in West Bowdoin on Feb. 9, 1947, and most recently a resident of Dexter, John Llewellyn Gould was quick to smile and loved to laugh. The son of John Milton Gould and Bernice (Jackson) Gould, he also loved to hunt, fish, drive trucks and tell stories. A natural storyteller, Johnny would […]
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Parisien, Chadbourne offer perspective on Killington World Cup ski race
KILLINGTON, Vt. — The last time New England hosted an FIS World Cup race, Auburn native Julie Parisian — who grew up skiing at Lost Valley Ski Area there — won the women’s giant slalom. The year was 1991; the place, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. Parisien, whose married name is Nuce, is busy raising a […]
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Vermont couple thankful for care that saved son’s life
FARMINGTON — What began as an outing at a beach on Flagstaff Lake on Friday quickly turned into a Vermont couple’s quest to save their son’s life as he had a severe allergic reaction to bee stings. Carly Tedesco, 31, and her husband, Michael Tedesco, 32, of Bristol, Vermont, were not sure whether they would […]
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Two men arrested in Auburn face trial on drug, sex trafficking charges
RUTLAND, Vt. — A federal trial has been scheduled for two New York men accused of operating a large-scale drug organization in Vermont and Maine. Gary Delima and Sharif Cargo face charges including conspiracy to distribute narcotics, money laundering and trafficking children for sex. The Rutland Herald reports the trial for the men is scheduled […]
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Jayne E. Bickford
1924 – 2016 LEWISTON — Jayne Ethel Bickford of Lisbon Falls died March 12, 2016 at Marshwood Nursing Center in Lewiston. She had just celebrated her 92nd birthday on Feb. 29 as the oldest known living member of her families of origin. Mrs. Bickford was born in Burlington, Vt., Feb. 29, 1924, the daughter of […]
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Jeffrey Frederick Andrews
1950 – 2016 BRIDGEWATER CORNERS, Vt. — Jeffrey Frederick Andrews was taken way too soon. He was unexpectedly called to conduct a train to heaven on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Jeff was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to E. Frederick and Pauline F. (McCarthy) Andrews. Jeff spent many summers in Ticonderoga with his […]
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Vermont prosecutors may charge Woodstock man in vehicle fatality
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. — Prosecutors in Vermont say they’re still deciding whether to charge a log truck driver with negligence in an Interstate 91 crash that killed a Florida man in August. Police say 54-year-old David Stefanik pulled his truck into a breakdown lane in Norwich because he had a flat tire. Police say […]