DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Public Library is looking for a dedicated person who is willing to drive to various locations around the Twin Cities to distribute flyers and promotions that support the library to local businesses. Two or three times a month, library staff will contact the volunteer to let them know there is […]
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Future looks promising for blue collar workers
The economic recovery is really beginning to reach into Trump country. The president is famous for his extravagant promises, involving, invariably, the biggest and the best. The landscape is littered with examples, although he never promised to create blue-collar jobs at the fastest clip since 1984, something he achieved in the first half of 2018. […]
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South Strong Road Crew to perform
WILTON — South Strong Road Crew will perform at Wilton Congregational Church, 386 Main St. at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16. Donations accepted. For more information call Margaret Proctor, 207-645-3185.
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Death notices for Friday, Sept. 14
ADAMS — Muriel A., of Auburn died Saturday, Sept. 8. Family and friends are invited to visit from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023. Burial and committal services to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Auburn. CLARK — Maurice, of […]
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International travelers still must be aware of the Zika virus
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son and his new wife went on a dream honeymoon that has since turned into a nightmare. They went to Costa Rica and of course were bitten by mosquitoes. Upon returning home, they were told about the Zika virus. One person told them to wait six months before trying to have […]
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Lillian Morin
LEWISTON — Lillian Morin, 93, of Lewiston passed away Tuesday, Sep. 11, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. She was born Dec. 17, 1924, to parents Alcide and Blanche Marie (Begin) Bedard. She attended Holy Family School. Lillian was a member of the Eagles Club, and volunteered at Sabattus Dominican Sisters Loaves and Fishes. She […]
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Charles R. Jamison
MEXICO — Charles R. Jamison, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, at his residence in Mexico, with his family by his side. He was born in Mexico on July 17, 1936, graduated from Mexico High School and served with the U.S. Army. Charlie worked at the Rumford Paper Mill for many years, and also owned and operated […]
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William 'Bill' John Slattery
WEST MINOT — William “Bill” John Slattery, 79, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 10, after a great day working at his family’s farm and sharing dinner with the love of his life, Janice, his wife of 60 years. Bill was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Lewiston, the son of the late Thomas S. and Doris E. […]
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John W. Grant Jr.
RUMFORD — John W. Grant Jr., 81, died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Rumford Community Home, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born in Gray on Sept. 18, 1936, one of 15 children of John W. Grant Sr. and Marie Bragdon, and attended local schools. He married Betty Swan on Sept. 4, 1958. Mr. […]
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Patrick S. Hunnewell
PORTLAND — Patrick S. Hunnewell, 58, of Durham peacefully passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Maine Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lewiston on Dec. 22, 1959, a son of Franklin and Cynthia (Bowie) Hunnewell. He grew up in the Durham area and attended local schools, along with being […]