AUBURN — Constance J. (Bennett) Moad, 84, of Lisbon died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Clover Manor Health Care facility. She was born in Sanford on Dec. 22, 1933, and was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Edna Bennett; her late husband of 49 years, Wilbert E. Moad; son, Stephen J. Moad; […]
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Shirley T. Woodford
BERLIN, N.H. — Shirley T. Woodford, 78, passed away Monday, Sept. 24, at the St. Vincent de Paul Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. She was born in Berlin, N.H., Sept. 14, 1940, the daughter of the late Wallace and Mildred (Champoux) Lapointe. Shirley graduated from St. Patrick’s High School and resided in Revere and Tewksbury, […]
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Death notices for Thursday, Sept. 27
D’AMOUR — Rita, 91, of Sabattus passed away Saturday, Sept. 1. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at St. Peter Mausoleum Chapel, Switzerland Road, Lewiston. EMMERT — Timothy E., 62, of Lewiston passed away Thursday, Sept. 20. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, […]
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Community meals
LISBON — Nina Rebekah Lodge No. 86 and Sabattus River Lodge No.21 are sponsoring a New England boiled dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at the Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Cost is $8 for adults, $3.50 for children 12 and younger, free for pre-schoolers. — AUBURN — The Family Groups of St. Philip’s Church […]
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Taking care of our loved ones
I hope that the voters in Maine will join me in voting Yes on Question 1 in November. I have first-hand experience taking care of a disabled loved-one, and I know how hard the toll can be on families. For almost two years, I have been living with and taking care of my best friend. […]
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Paquette obtains credential
LEWISTON — Twin City Financial Group announces that Marc Paquette has obtained the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor credential. The CPFA is maintained by the National Association of Plan Advisors, which is part of the American Retirement Association. Plan advisers who earn their CPFA have gained the knowledge required to act as a plan fiduciary or […]
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Lewiston native named executive director of YWCA
LEWISTON — The YWCA of Central Maine announces the appointment of Melanie LaMore Gagnon as executive director, starting Oct. 5. A Lewiston native, she brings more than a decade of experience serving the Central Maine area, most recently as the director of shelter and housing services at Safe Voices. She succeeds Jane Morrison who has […]
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Donation to Special Olympics
The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills presents The Progress Center Special Olympics a check for $1,500 to help fund the program. The Rotary Club, together with the Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club, held the Ray Brown Memorial Special Olympics Dance. From left are Past Rotary Club President Chris Weston, Olympians Zackary Weston, Joseph DiBenedetto, Michael Giasson, Ethel […]
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Local roundup: Sevignys lift Mountain Valley field hockey over Lisbon in overtime
RUMFORD — Rylee Sevigny scored and then assisted on the game-winning goal in overtime for Mountain Valley as the Falcons defeated Lisbon 2-1 on Wednesday in a Class C South field hockey game. Sevigny’s first-half goal gave the Falcons (8-3) a 1-0 lead. Mountain Valley was held off the scoreboard in the second half while […]
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New era in UMaine men's basketball begins with Richard Barron at the helm
University of Maine forward Andrew Fleming (0) works on shooting during the team’s first basketball practice of the 2018-2019 season. The team is back with a new head coach this year, Richard Barron, who used to be the coach of the women’s basketball team. (Brianna Soukup/Portland Press Herald) ORONO — “Finish strong.” Richard Barron stood […]