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Ernest ‘Roland’ Johnson

1932 – 2015 LEWISTON — E. Roland Johnson, 83, of Auburn passed away Monday morning, Oct. 12, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. He was born in Everett, Mass., on April 8, 1932, a son of the late Ernest C. and Ingrid (Muhlbock) Johnson. He grew up in the area and attended local schools there. He […]

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Robert H. Forgues

1923 – 2015 TURNER — Robert H. Forgues, 92, of Turner passed away at home on Saturday, Oct. 10, with his family by his side. He was born in Lewiston on Oct. 26, 1923, to parents Wilfred and Marie (Theberge) Forgues. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II. In more […]

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Bernard E. Cowett

1931 – 2015 HARTFORD — Bernard E. Cowett, 84, of Hartford died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on Limestone on Jan. 30, 1931, the son of Linwood and Amelia (Rioux) Cowett and was educated in local schools. Bernard was a proud Marine veteran, having […]

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Elaine Janet Libbey Holman

1922 – 2015 FALMOUTH — On the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 29, Elaine Libbey Holman, 93, passed away at her home in Falmouth, attended by family. Elaine was known for her sharp mind and her welcoming generosity. She was a woman who lived by her principles and always treated others with dignity and respect. She […]

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Jeffrey Allen

1948 – 2015 WATERFORD — Jeffrey Allen of Waterford, 67, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at home, with his wife by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Feb. 27, 1948, a son of Rex and Geraldine (Gallaway) Allen. Raised in Lovell, he graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1966 and attended […]

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Archer Poor

1919 – 2015 SOUTH PARIS — Archer Poor, who lived all his years in Andover, passed from this life on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the age of 96. Known for his independent spirit, a practical world view and a natural ease with people of every variety, he was beloved by all who knew him. Junior […]

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Lionel E. Michaud

1918 – 2015 LEWISTON — Lionel E. Michaud, 96, died on Sunday, Oct. 4, at St. Marguerite d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. He died of complications from oral cancer due to the use of chewing tobacco. He was born Nov. 30, 1918, in Eagle Lake, the eldest son of Thomas E. and Eveline Gagnon Michaud. As […]

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Shirley R. Thiriet

1918 – 2015 LEWISTON — Shirley R. Thiriet, 96, of Lisbon passed away on Monday, Sept. 28, at Central Maine Medical Center, following a heart attack a few days prior at her home. She was born on Dec. 24, 1918, in Lewiston, the daughter of Emile Marcoux and Anna McCarthy. Shirley was raised in Lewiston […]

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Charles E. Morse

1932 – 2015 SOUTH PARIS — Charles E. “Buster” Morse, 83, of South Paris passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Mass. Buster was born in Newry on Feb. 15, 1932, a son of Cyrus Clark and Edna (Jordan) Morse. He attended schools in Hanover, Newry, Bethel and Locke […]

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Auburn joins state’s effort to hire veterans

AUBURN — The city will join a state effort to promote hiring veterans, according to Mayor Jonathan LaBonte. “I don’t think we are looking to fill specific jobs,” LaBonte said Friday. “We just want to raise the profile of our city as an employer and really insure that veterans looking for jobs are able to […]