DUBOIS — William J., 75, of Poland passed away Friday, Aug. 31, in Lewiston. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the South Paris Baptist Church, 1 Park St., South Paris. FILLIETTAZ — Richard B., of Cape Neddick passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, in York. Memorial services will be held at […]
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Robert Parker Nason
AUBURN — Robert Parker Nason, 90, of Auburn passed away at his home Tuesday, Sept. 4, with his family following a short illness. He was born in Auburn on Aug. 1, 1928, a son of the late John Willis and Gladys Elizabeth (Parker) Nason. He grew up in the Auburn area and attended local schools. He […]
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Young Maine author releases second poetry collection
On average, self-published authors sell 250 copies of their book over a lifetime. Young Maine author Emily Curtis of Pittsfield has sold 14,000 in just over a year. Last June, Curtis, a recent graduate of Foxcroft Academy, released her debut poetry collection “in the absence of the sun.” What started as a class project transformed […]
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Maine Senior FarmShare has 1,000 more openings
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry announces it has received additional funding from USDA’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to support its Maine Senior FarmShare Program. The money will provide $50 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables to an additional 1,000 Maine seniors for this growing season. The program is for […]
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Local storytellers to perform at Celebration Barn Theater
PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater presents “This is What Happened” hosted by Sally Jones, an evening of true stories from the lives of local storytellers on the theme of change at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. In “What Never Changed,” Nancy Hohman discusses her strong connection to animals, especially the horse, that has taken her to […]
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Award-winning student artists exhibit work in local gallery
RANGELEY — As the season shifts and students head back to school, the Rangeley Friends of the Arts is celebrating the accomplishments of some of Rangeley’s own. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the selected works of recent Rangeley Lakes Regional School graduates Logan Abbott, Natasha Haley and Isobel Straub will be in an exhibition at the […]
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Nominee Kavanaugh a threat
I feel strongly that U.S. Sen. Susan Collins should vote against nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. If confirmed, he poses an immediate threat to anyone who holds a marginalized identity. He could take away basic rights for people of color, queer folks, any person with a uterus, immigrants and more. I am […]
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Charles J. Bouchles
TUSCON, Ariz. — Charles J. Bouchles, 95, of Tuscon, Ariz., died peacefully Monday, April 2, at the Veterans Affairs Hospice of Tuscon. Charles J. Bouchles was born April 11, 1923, at home in Auburn, to Rose Marie Bouchles and George Joseph Bouchles who immigrated to Auburn from Greece on July 31, 1905. Charles served in World […]
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Agnes 'Claire' Bray
AUBURN — Agnes Bray, 84, of Auburn passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, at The Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born the fourth of six children in Elizabeth, N.J., May 9, 1934, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Walsh) French. She attended Elizabeth, N.J., schools, graduating […]
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Community meals
HARTFORD — All are welcome to the free Community Goodwill Potluck Supper that is served at 6 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Hartford Town Hall. For more information, call 207-388-2510. — LOVELL — Lovell United Church of Christ will serve a harvest supper with corned beef and cabbage from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. […]