RUMFORD — George B. Gionet, 82, of Hanover passed away Tuesday, March 14, at Rumford Hospital. George was born in Lewiston on Dec. 26, 1934, the only son of the late Prosper and Theresa (Linehan) Gionet. He was educated in Lewiston schools and was a graduate of Lewiston High School, Class of 1953. After graduation, […]
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Family events on tap at Turner Library
TURNER — At the Turner Public Library, books are just the beginning of what the community can tap into, with two free, family events offered in mid-March. The library will offer its first Game Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18. A variety of cooperative and competitive games will be available to […]
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Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune condition
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had an autoimmune disease called bullous pemphigoid for the past four years. I originally was treated with prednisone therapy for over a year, which was then tapered and changed to mycophenolate. Currently my illness is under control with this treatment. How long is this illness likely to last, and is […]
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Republican plan favors wealthy areas
“Trumpcare is really a tax break for the rich, not a health care program,” Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York said about the Republican House bill to decimate the Affordable Care Act. He was right. Sen. Rand Paul, meanwhile, panned the bill for not cutting those taxes fast enough. “It keeps the Obamacare taxes for […]
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Edward F. Hards
NORWAY — Edward “Ted” Hards, 93, died peacefully Tuesday, March 14, at his home on Norway Lake, surrounded by the love of family. He was born March 3, 1924, in London, England, the son of Benjamin and Minnie (Jones) Hards and brother of Gerald. Ted was educated in local schools, graduating from Durham University in […]
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Being an American is life threatening
Call her Seo-yeon. She’s an infant, cute as could be, and she will be born in the city of Busan, South Korea, in the year 2030. When she emits her first cry, this statistical abstract will have a life expectancy of about 90. Maddison, on the other hand, born the same year but in, say, […]
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Dad's dumpster-diving habit causes his family concern
DEAR ABBY: I have an issue with my father and don’t know where to turn. Dad is in his early 80s and — aside from poor eyesight — he’s in good health. I’m concerned because he has developed an unusual habit. He likes to look through the dumpsters behind the grocery store. Initially he told […]
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State museum presenting Invention Challenge
AUGUSTA —The Maine State Museum in Augusta will present Invention Challenge!, a chance for everyone to get creative while designing, building and testing their inventions Saturday, March 18. All activities and museum admission are free of charge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The museum is full of stories about Maine inventors and their inventions,” chief […]
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‘Record-keeping’ at McLaughlin Garden PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead’s March 22 lecture will be presented by Jean Potuchek, sociology professor emeritus at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. She will present research on the topic of “How Does Your Garden Grow: Garden Record- Keeping.” Potuchek now lives in East Poland where she has become a Master Gardener. She chronicles her garden inher blog, “Jean’s Garden.” […]