DRAKE — Doris C.,85, formerly of Lisbon, died Sunday, Aug. 26. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon. DRISCOLL — Louis E., 95, of Lewiston passed away Friday, Aug. 24. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. […]
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Kevin Newell
LUNENBURG, Mass. — Kevin B. Newell, age 67, of Lunenburg, Mass., formerly of Livermore Falls, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, Sept. 1, supported his by family. Kevin was born Feb. 19, 1952, to the late Walter and Blanche (Benedetto) Newell and grew up in Livermore Falls with a brother, Brian Newell, and two […]
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Richard B. Filliettaz
YORK — A resident of Cape Neddick, Chief Richard B. Filliettaz passed away peacefully at York Hospital following a brief illness with his loving family by his side. He was born Nov. 9, 1937 in Lewiston the son of Brig. Gen. Charles and Catherine (Conley) Filliettaz. After attending school in Lewiston he enlisted with the United […]
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Angus King Book, Cleaning Leather
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I caught a glimpse of Angus King’s new book recently at a library. Where do I get a copy? — Darrin, no town ANSWER: Most independent bookstores in the area are selling Sen. King’s “A Senator’s Eye,” published by Islandport Press of Yarmouth. This is a compilation of King’s personal photographs depicting […]
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Confirming Kavanaugh not the answer
President Trump is determined to appoint Supreme Court justices who will overturn Roe v. Wade. Brett Kavanaugh seems to be part of that plan. Let’s put aside the controversy regarding the morality of abortion and focus on the implications of making abortion illegal again. Simply put, abortions would not cease to exist if abortion were […]
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A sad time for Republicans
It is, indeed, a sad time for Maine Republicans. First off, critics say Gov. Paul LePage’s decision to challenge a federal court’s ruling that the Civil Rights Act protects gay and transgender workers from discrimination casts Maine in a bad light and could hurt the state’s economic development efforts. And then Rep. Bruce Poliquin hides […]
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Taurus: Help children, seniors
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Whitney Cummings, 36; Beyonce Knowles, 37; Wes Bentley, 40; Drew Pinsky, 60. Happy Birthday: It’s time to bring about the changes you’ve been contemplating the past couple of years. You are heading into a growth period that leads to greater opportunities. How you handle what’s available will make a difference […]
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Importance of BP numbers
DEAR DR. ROACH: Decades ago, I served in the Marines and was wounded in action in the Korean War. While recuperating in the naval hospital, I was told by several doctors that the more important reading of blood pressure (which they took frequently) was the bottom number. Now I am told by my doctors at […]
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Retiree's travel options
DEAR ABBY: The wife of “Headed for the Open Road” (June 25) will never forgive herself if she doesn’t accompany her newly retired husband on his open-road adventures. After working for 40 years and retiring from my third job, my life partner and I went everywhere and did everything together. Three and a half months […]
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Looking Back on Sept. 4
100 Years Ago: 1918 At the point where the Maine Central railroad crosses Hampshire Street in Auburn, an old and dingy lantern hangs on the telephone pole. The light that it gives out is just enough to make darkness visible. This is one of the most important railroad crossings in the city and it deserves […]