LIVERMORE — Claire T. Parker, 83, a longtime resident of Livermore, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 12, with her loving family by her side. She was born Aug. 20, 1935, in Chisholm, the daughter of Joseph and Laura (Guerin) Therrien. Claire graduated from Livermore Falls High School in 1953. On April 16, 1953, she married Richard […]
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Ceylon 'Ceeley' E. Putnam III
RUMFORD — Ceylon “Ceeley” E. Putnam III, 65, of Peru passed unexpectedly the morning of Sept. 11. He was born March 22, 1953, in Rumford, a son of Ceylon E. Putnam Jr. and Mona (Noyes) Putnam. He attended grammar school in Peru and was a graduate of Dixfield High School. Ceeley started his career at Timberlands […]
Denmark Arts Center presents Red & Gold Cabaret REVIVAL
DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center presents “Red & Gold Cabaret REVIVAL” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. A tradition of at least 15 years. Lillian and Ralph Morse started the “Red & Gold Cabaret” shows as an outgrowth of Lil’s Singers Workshop at the Denmark Arts Center years ago. After Lillian’s retirement, Lil’s Singers Workshop merged […]
Collins should oppose nomination
For years, America has had many movements to bring the people closer to equity. People today are standing on the shoulders of others who fought and died so that citizens could have the “unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court would […]
JD Gilbert plays live at Mixers Friday
Variety cover band JD Gilbert will play live at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Mixers in Sabattus. There is no cover charge. They play a blend of Top 40 country and rock and pop hits. Sometimes there are classic rock tunes sprinkled in the set. Band members include: JD Gilbert, guitar/vocals; Marcel “Marc” Hebert, guitar/vocals; Rick […]
SeniorsPlus accepting Meals on Wheels referrals
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is accepting referrals for its Meals on Wheels program serving Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. Homebound individuals 60 years of age and older and disabled adults younger than age 60, who are unable to shop, prepare or cook meals for themselves, are likely to qualify for Meals on Wheels. To apply, contact […]
Gemini: Don't let anyone sidetrack you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Kenney, 19; Dilshad Vadsaria, 33; Kimberly Williams-Paisley, 47; Robert Herjavec, 56. Happy Birthday: Plan a trip or sign up for a refresher course that will help you stay current and permit you to reach your professional goals. Turn this into a year of progress and expansion. Set high standards […]
Looking Back on Sept. 14
100 Years Ago: 1918 A large working model of a United States transport ship will be one of the attractions at the Maine State Fair in Lewiston next week and be placed in the booth of the U. S. Employment bureau in the main building. This model cost about $6000 to construct and was built in the Texas yards in Bath. Harry Armstrong, […]
Readers have record albums and marbles to unload
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This past week, I found a pair of Foster Grant eyeglasses while walking along the roadside in Roxbury. Please help me return these glasses to their rightful owner. My contact information is perezbecca@yahoo.com. —Rebecca, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: Calling all crafters! Schooner Estates Senior Living Community has tables available for our […]
Millhime nominated for Rotary post
AUBURN — Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club unanimously approved the nomination of immediate past President Monica Millhime for the office of district governor, serving Maine and Quebec Club during 2021-2022. The announcement was made during a fellowship meeting Sept. 6. Millhime has been a Rotarian since 1994 and is a Paul Harris Fellow. […]