AUGUSTA — Allen R. Smith, 60, of Lisbon Falls passed away Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at The Maine Veteran’s Home in Augusta, with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Brunswick on June 13, 1958, the son of Louise (Levasseur) Ramsey and Wendell Smith. He attended school in Topsham, graduated from Mt. Ararat […]
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Funeral notices for Monday, Aug. 13
ALLAIN — Virginia I., 91, of Auburn died Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Clover Manor. At Virginia’s request, there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Committal will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial donations in Virginia’s […]
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Irene M. Richard
CANTON — Irene M. Richard, 85, formerly of Roxbury Road in Mexico, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at Pinnacle Health & Rehabilitation, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Rumford on March 6, 1933, to Marie Angel (Boucher) and Joseph L. Simard. She was one of 12 children. Irene was the […]
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Rosemary H. Gagnon Cunion
LEWISTON — Rosemary Helen Gagnon Cunion, 90, formerly of Schooner Estates in Auburn, Maine, died peacefully, surrounded by family after an extended period of ill health, Saturday Aug. 11, in Lewiston. She was born in Portland, Maine, on Jan. 9, 1928, daughter of Telesphore and Winnifred (Burke) Gagnon. She was educated at Holy Family School, Lewiston […]
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Virginia "Dolly" Allain
AUBURN — Virginia I. Allain, “Dolly,” 91, a lifelong resident of Poland Road in Auburn, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Clover Manor. She was born in Auburn on July 8, 1927, a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Hennessey) Allain. She was educated in local schools and graduated from Edward Little High School, Class of […]
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Phone number correction, blue kayak
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who could give me information about roadside places where I could rent a table or two in order to display many items for sale. Please call me at 207-225-3001. The phone number was incorrect in the Aug. 8 Sun Spots. Thanks! —James, Turner ANSWER: This is a good […]
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Cary Memorial Library to host Wayne author
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library invites the public to welcome Bobby Charles, speaking about and signing copies of his newly released book “Eagles and Evergreens: A Rural Maine Childhood,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19. Just published by North Country Press, his stories take readers to unexpected places, often swirling to unexpected endings. Over […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 13
100 Years Ago: 1918 The members of the Bailey Hill Junior Red Cross in East Poland are working hard to make their lawn party and entertainment a success. In the afternoon there will be a sale of fancy and useful articles of food and ice cream on the lawn. There will be a farce, “More […]
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Denny Breau to perform
TURNER — Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazeo presents Denny Breau and Friends at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14, rain or shine. For more information, call 207-754-0954.
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Norway Savings gives $10,000 to Deertrees Theatre
Norway Savings Bank recently announced a donation of $10,000 to the historic Deertrees Theatre in Harrison for a major overhaul to the audience seating. This gift will be paid over two years. A longtime destination for arts and entertainment, the Deertrees Theatre was built in 1936. It has served as an opera house, home to summer […]