LEWISTON — Glennys B. Wilkins, 89, of Winthrop passed away at d’Youville Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 15, with her family at her side. She was born in Wilton on Feb. 18, 1929, the daughter of Harold and Doris Buker. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Wilton, where she spent most of her childhood. On Nov. 26, […]
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Bonnie Lee (Fickett) Lumb
POWNAL — Bonnie Lee Lumb, 68, of Pownal passed away Monday, Sept. 17, from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. Bonnie graduated from Lewiston High School in 1969 and immediately joined the Women’s Army Corps. She served her country at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Arkansas and in Belgium at SHAPE headquarters. She left the service to start […]
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Dale Carleton
LEWISTON — Dale passed in peace early Monday morning, Sept. 17, while surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born Nov. 3, 1936, to Mildred and J. Alton Carleton, and is survived by his lifelong partner and true love, Ruthie Burns; his daughter, Barbara M. Boulet, and husband, Roland; his grandchildren, Lisa Hubbard and husband, Paul, […]
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CORRECTION — Poland board rejects new hydrant
POLAND — A story on Page B1 of the City edition Wednesday, Sept. 19, should have reported Poland selectmen rejected a proposal to use tax increment financing funds to install a fire hydrant on Route 26. It was a reporting error.
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Sugarloaf Art Show to feature work of 60 Maine artists
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Sugarloaf Art Show offers more to Maine’s western mountains region, and has become a highlight of the season. It will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 6, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. This year’s show, held in conjunction with Skier’s […]
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Scorpio: Avoid petty arguments
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Phillip Phillips, 28; Kristen Johnston, 51; Gary Cole, 62; Sophia Loren, 84. Happy Birthday: This is a year of change. Size up the past and live in the moment, and you will find a way to build a better future. Much can be accomplished if you are open to change […]
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Looking Back on Sept. 20
100 Years Ago: 1918 (From an ad in the Journal): ICE CREAM SODA 15¢ We kept the price down to 10¢ in the face of rapidly rising costs as long as we possibly could, but were forced to advance to maintain the high standard of drinks served at our fountains. Through all times […]
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Local roundup: Gosselin's goal gives Lisbon field hockey overtime win over Spruce Mountain
JAY — Peyton Gosselin scored the only goal with 11:32 remaining into the first half as Lisbon defeated Spruce Mountain 1-0 in an MVC field hockey contest Wednesday. Sydney Plourde set up Gosselin’s goal. Becky Budesheim was outstanding in net for the Greyhounds (4-4), making 15 saves. Melissa Banford made seven saves for the Phoenix […]
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Lobster industry brainstorms market strategies
ROCKLAND — With overseas markets shaky at best, the leaders of Maine’s $1.4 billion lobster industry came together Wednesday to talk about how to drive up demand and get top dollar in the one market they can count on — the United States. This is a conversation that began long before China slapped a 25 […]
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Bobcat Beat: Bates defense generating buzz of its own
Defensive back Jon Lindgren had a team-high 12 tackles in Bates’ season-opening loss to Amherst. (Theophil Syslo/Bates College) The Bates College football team’s new offense received the most buzz leading up to the start of the 2018 season, the first under head coach Malik Hall. All the attention was justified. Of all the changes in […]