WILTON — Natalie Annie Carlton, “Nat,” 87, of Wilton died peacefully just before noon on Tuesday, Sept. 18. She was born March 1, 1931, in Dallas Plantation, one of nine children to Richard and Ida (Oakes) Steward. She was a graduate of Rangeley High School and in December of 1952, married Lynwood “Tweet” Carlton, also a […]
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Rose Anna Ouellette
BIDDEFORD — Sister Rose Anna Ouellette, SSS, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, after two-and-a-half months at the infirmary of St. Joseph’s Convent in Biddeford after a second bout with cancer. Sister was born Feb. 4, 1937, in Jay, the daughter of Anna (Henry) and Robert Ouellette. She pronounced her perpetual vows as a Servant of the […]
Betty Lou Butler
PORTLAND — Betty Lou Butler, 80, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Birchwoods at Canco in Portland. She was born Aug. 3, 1938, to Linwood and Caroline (Pike) Littlefield. She graduated from Portland High School. She was a member of the Harrison Order of the Eastern Star Elmvale 105 and the Civil Air Patrol. Betty loved […]
Vernon Lewis Damon
MEXICO — Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Lewis Damon of Mexico were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Mexico Congregational Church with Pastor Izzie Radford-Nash officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Dixfield. A reception followed in the church. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and […]
Paul A. Pelletier
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Paul A. Pelletier of Rumford was celebrated at noon Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius–St. John Church, Rumford, with the Rev. Nathan March as celebrant. Committal services were at St. John Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son […]
Bowdoin College Museum of Art holds Family Saturday program
The Bowdoin College Museum of Art is holding Family Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow. Museum of Art student education assistants lead a weekend program for all ages, including a discussion of works on view and a related hands-on activity. This event is free and open to the public. The museum is at 9400 […]
Death notices for Friday, Sept. 21
BIGONSKI — Dianne A., 68, of Bridgton passed away Thursday, Sept. 13, in Lewiston. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the funeral […]
Trump racking up a record of foreign policy success
WASHINGTON — In his new book “Fear,” Bob Woodward recounts that in April 2017, after President Trump saw images of dead Syrian children with their mouths foaming from a sarin attack, he called Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and issued an order: Get me a plan for a military strike to take out Syrian President Bashar […]
TrebleMaker to play Mixers Friday
TrebleMaker plays at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Mixers club in Sabattus. TrebleMaker is known for covering such bands as AC/DC, Collective Soul, Lenny Kravitz and Heart. They play something for everyone and bring a diverse, high-energy classic rock. Band members include: Steven W. Vermette, Tom LaPointe, Glenn Cutler, Steve Hill and Darci Daniels-Vermette.
Passage of Question 1 would help
I will be supporting Question 1 in November to create a universal home care system. As a disabled senior, without a vehicle, home care services would be a godsend. I have limited mobility — I use a walker to get around. There is no cartilage in my knees; it’s difficult to stand or walk. I […]