Sarah Fuller, of Winthrop, succeeded at completing her first Ironman competition at Lake Placid, New York. An Ironman must swim over two miles, run a marathon and bicycle over 100 miles. There were only hours to go until the annual half Ironman triathlon at Old Orchard Beach, the first for both Laura Gosselin and Sarah […]
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L-A Community Little Theatre presents 'Young Frankenstein'
AUBURN — There will be musical comedy mania in Transylvania starting Aug. 10 as the Community Little Theatre (CLT) presents Mel Brooks’ stage creation “Young Frankenstein.” This will be CLT’s first production of the musical hit, which opened on Broadway on Nov. 8, 2007, and ran for 484 performances. Two successful national tours followed, and […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 6
100 Years Ago: 1918 Services were resumed at the Baptist church on Sunday after the church was closed for four Sundays. Services were held at Deering Memorial Church on Sunday, Rev. Charles Hall preaching in place of the pastor, Rev. D. F. Faulkner, who is on his vacation. The electrical shower early Monday morning, although […]
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Funeral notices for Monday, Aug. 6
BERNIER — Sandra Louise, 79, passed away in Portland on Wednesday, Aug. 1. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lindquist Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow at Lindquist Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sandra’s memory to either the […]
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Sandra Louise Bernier
PORTLAND — Sandra Louise Bernier, 79, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Seaside Assisted Living in Portland. She was born in Livermore Falls on Aug. 8, 1938, a daughter of the late Richard and Jeanette (Sawtell) Chase. Sandra graduated from Brockton High School in Massachusetts in 1956. In […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival to present season's last program
HARRISON — Internationally renowned violinist and violist Todd Phillips makes his first appearance in the final concert of the 46th season of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Deertrees Theatre. Patriotism inspired the three composers whose works appear on the Aug. 14 program. As the festival continues to […]
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Class gatherings
ANDOVER — Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Little Red Hen for the monthly luncheon. — MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold a monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Dick’s Restaurant. All classmates and guests are welcome. — AUBURN — Mexico High School Class of 1964 will have […]
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Kidney stones and supplements
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking a multivitamin for years, and now one of my physicians wants me to take a vitamin that has NO vitamin D or calcium. He just removed kidney stones in two separate procedures. I can’t find any vitamins like that. — D.A.S. ANSWER: I completely agree that people with […]
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What to do when auto insurance rates double
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My auto insurance premiums just doubled although my driving record is impeccable. I have never had a claim and my payment record has been perfect. The only change in my life is that I turned 80 years old in May. What can I do? —No name, no town ANSWER: After we become […]
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Worker out of a job
DEAR ABBY: After 16 years of loyal and dedicated service to my employer, I find myself out of work. Months ago, I needed double knee replacements. I gave him three months’ notice about my surgery, planning to return on June 1. It was a one-girl office; I was responsible for all the administrative duties. When […]