AUSTIN — Donald R., 90, of Brunswick passed away Monday, March 8. At Donald’s request, services will remain private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. A service of Crosman Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, […]
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George K. Haines
NORWAY — George K. Haines passed away Wednesday, March 8, at Stephens Memorial Hospital, at the age of 74. He was born in the family home in East Bethel on Sept. 8, 1942, to James and Agnes Haines. He grew up on the family dairy farm and attended local schools. After graduating from Gould Academy […]
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Maine schools chosen for national competition
PORTLAND — Scarborough High School took first place at the 32nd Academic Decathlon Championship March 3 at Deering High School. Four area high schools will represent the state of Maine at the national competition to be held in Madison, Wisconsin, in April. Scarborough High School won first place with 38,330 points. Monmouth Academy, Hall-Dale High […]
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On the Job Training students graduate as CNAs
WATERVILLE — Six local students graduated as certified nursing assistants at a ceremony held at Thomas College on Jan. 18. Patty Shuck, RN, director of nursing at Lakewood Continuing Care Center, welcomed administrators, staff, residents, family, friends, teachers and community partners to the pinning ceremony and presentation of certificates. Commencement remarks were shared by instructors Chris […]
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Winthrop High School names Hickey to receive 2017 Principal's Award
WINTHROP — Winthrop High School has announced that senior Jacob Edward Hickey has been selected by faculty members to receive the 2017 Principal’s Award. Hickey is the son of John Hickey and Catherine Hoffman-Hickey of Winthrop. During his four years at Winthrop High School, Hickey has maintained an excellent scholastic record while also participating in many co-curricular activities. […]
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Not your daddy's Marines
WASHINGTON — An old Marine told me that Marines guard Marines from the other side. And when one of their brothers is being threatened, the Devil Dogs (aka Marines) will “go wild on them” for eternity. Yes, but what about the sisters? Do the Devil Dogs protect them, too? What about the female Marines whose […]
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Births
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center William James Russell Thomas, a boy to Christina and Charles Thomas of Livermore Falls, Jan. 12. Siblings, Joseph, Charles, Lillyanna; grandparents, James and Elsie Absher-Thomas, Winthrop, Carmen Thomas, Winthrop; great-grandparents, Betty and Charles Thomas Jr., Winthrop, Patrick Larochelle, East Winthrop, Roberta McLaughlin, Somerville. Travis Jacob Stanley Donoghue, a boy to […]
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Western Mountain Senior College classes to see Rumford, look out foreign policy
BETHEL — Western Mountains Senior College gives Oxford County residents the rare opportunity to join local retired teachers and professors, skilled craftsmen, gifted fellow citizens in classes and community events. A sample of upcoming offerings include: Estate Planning — Trusts: This community service presentation is a follow-up to a session given in the fall. Tuition: […]
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Military note: Mt. Ararat grad Sailor of Year
WALLOPS, Virginia — A Topsham and Brunswick native has been awarded 2016 Junior Sailor of the Quarter and Sailor of the Year titles, serving with Surface Combat Systems Center. Petty Officer Second Class Jeremy Rinebolt, an Information Systems Technician, is responsible for network administration, database management, and computer hardware and software implementation, with the command. […]