Rhonda and Denis Webber, right, of Sabattus talk with Keith Davis, left, of Auburn and Ozzie Reichardt of Gray during an Ugly Sweater Party at the VFW Post 1603 in Auburn on Friday night. Friday was National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) Margaret Lurz of Minot straightens out the strand of Christmas lights […]
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Lawrence "Larry" Dubay
LEWISTON — Lawrence Dubay, 74, of Lewiston, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with his family by his side. He was born March 23, 1943, a son of the late Archie and Gloria (Gagnon) Dubay. He attended local schools, graduating from Lewiston High School in 1962. Following graduation he […]
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Doris L. Swett
RUMFORD — Doris Louise (Burt) Swett passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at her home. Doris was born on July 14, 1931, in Rumford. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, friend, and most importantly, grandmother. She was assistant manager and then manager of Duffy’s Store in Rumford for many years, before beginning her career […]
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Luncheon acknowledges female veterans RUMFORD — American Legion Post 24 and the American Legion Department of Maine Women Veteran’s Advisory Committee will honor women veterans at the fifth annual women veterans’ luncheon to be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Post 24, American Legion, 184 Congress St. The event will begin with refreshments and morning pampering from […]
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‘Stampin’ Up’ at Paris Public Library PARIS — A “Stampin’ Up” class benefit for the Paris Public Library, with demonstrator Kathryn Pulsifer, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the First Congregational Church in South Paris. The class fee is $25 and includes beverages, snacks and craft materials. Ten percent of all orders will […]
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Benny Benedetto: 98 and still putting on a show
JAY — Every Friday night for the past 15 years, Arthur “Benny” Benedetto has played bass in the VFW open mic house band. The show starts at 6 p.m. Sometime during the night, he’ll take to the microphone and switch over to guitar to sing a song or two, such as “I’ll See You in […]
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Alfred J. Richard
1921 – 2017 SOUTH PARIS — Alfred J. “Al” Richard, 95, formerly of Mexico, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris. He was born Nov. 11, 1921, one of 10 children to Wilfred and Ida (LeMay) Richard in Newry. Al proudly served his country during World War II in […]
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Paul R. Vallee
1930 – 2016 TOGUS — Paul Rene Vallee passed away on Sunday, March 20, at the VA Hospital in Togus. He was born in Lewiston on April 1, 1930, the son of Semi Rodrigue and Rhenda Leda (Vallee) Therrien Preo. He was raised in foster homes although his family consisted of 14 children, 10 brothers […]