BETHEL—Team Hailey Hugs, a six-year-old non-profit charitable organization that gives money to Maine families affected by childhood cancer, is looking for more people to apply for a childhood cancer license plate. The idea, which came to life in 2017, is nearing the end of its two-year window for promotion. Hoping to get 2,000 applicants by June […]
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Charles F. Canning Jr.
Charles F. Canning Jr. 1935 – 2018 JUPITER, Fla. – Charles F. Canning Jr., 83, of this community, and formerly of Augusta, Maine, died Nov. 13, 2018, in Jupiter. He was born in Portland, Maine, on Jan. 22, 1935 the son of Charles F. Canning, Sr. and Alice T. (Mullens) Canning. Mr. Canning was owner […]
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Bruins’ Tuukka Rask granted leave of absence for personal matter
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins say goaltender Tuukka Rask has been granted a leave of absence from the team for a personal matter. The team didn’t offer an explanation, but general manager Don Sweeney said shortly after the announcement on Friday it was not health related. He also asked for privacy on behalf of Rask. […]
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Marie P. (Marie-Paule) Bourgoin
HARPSWELL – Marie P. (Marie-Paule) Bourgoin, 86, of 35 Laurel Point Circle, a former Lewiston resident, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Maine Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Saint–Michel-du-Squatec, Quebec, on Jan. 16, 1932, the daughter of Joseph and Yvonne Roussel Bourgoin, she was educated in Canadian schools before her move to […]
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Raymond C. Godbout
LEWISTON – Raymond C. Godbout, 59, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 2, 2018, at his home with loving family by his side. Ray was born in Lewiston April 18, 1959, the first of five children to Claude and Rita (Guerin) Godbout. He attended catholic and Auburn schools, graduating from Edward Little High School in 1977. […]
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Long lines at Maine polling stations signal higher than usual turnout
Long lines greeted voters Tuesday at many polling places in southern Maine, even though tens of thousands of people already cast absentee ballots in the midterm elections. The crowds started as early as 6:30 a.m. in some towns, and turnout was steady in many places even after the start of the regular workday. Maine Secretary […]
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Charles E. Googins
GRAY – Charles E. Googins, 89, died peacefully in his home Nov. 4, 2018, surrounded by family. Charles (Charlie) was the son of the late Charles and Muriel (Wade) Googins of Falmouth. Born in Portland, Oct. 15, 1929 he was one of 11 children. Surviving siblings are brothers George Googins of Norway and Merle Googins of […]
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Congressional Candidate Forum
Maine Senate District 17 candidates Jan Collins (D) and Russell Black (R) along with Maine House District 117 candidates Fran Head (R) and Stephanie LeBlanc (D) and Maine House District 112 candidates Cynthia Soma-Hernandez (D) and Thomas Skolfield (R) were welcomed to the Rangeley Public Library on the evening of October 24th toparticipate in a candidate […]
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Robert “Bob” Obie
Robert “Bob” Obie 1941 – 2018 AUBURN – Robert “Bob” Obie passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. He was born Aug. 12, 1941. Bob worked at the Country Kitchen for 21 years. He also played in the band, Bob and the Rhythm Kings. Bob is survived by children; Bob Obie and wife, Donna, Cindy Caron, […]
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Maurice Clark
Maurice Clark Brunswick – As an athlete, soldier, coach, educator, and salesman, Maurice Clark was active in Maine education, sports, and charitable organizations. He was born in 1926, the second of nine children in Westfield, Maine in Aroostook County. Maurice attended elementary school in a one room school house. During the cold northern Maine winters, […]