LEWISTON — Jean L. Jacques, 88, of Monmouth passed away Tuesday, July 31, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, with his loving family by his side. Jean was born Jan. 14, 1930, in St.-Francois de Beauce, Quebec. He was a son of the late Arthur and Valerie (Lachance) Jacques. Jean grew up in Canada, and […]
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Ginette Gagnon
AUBURN — Ginette Gagnon, 80, of Lewiston died Sunday, July 29, at the Hospice House in Auburn after a 9½-year, courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family at her side. She was born in St.-Georges De Beauce, Quebec, on Feb. 3, 1938, daughter of the late Eddy and Anna (Gilbert) Boucher. Ginette married Maurice Gagnon […]
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Eastern League: Sea Dogs drown Sea Wolves in twin bill
Maybe, said Portland Sea Dogs pitcher Kyle Hart, having Wednesday night off wasn’t so bad. “Maybe the rainout was a good thing,” he said. It sure looked that way Thursday afternoon. The Sea Dogs got stellar pitching performances from Hart and Matt Kent, plus some long-ball hitting, to sweep the Erie SeaWolves 9-1 and 5-0 […]
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Martin William Dow Sr.
AUBURN — Martin William Dow Sr., 90, of 200 Stetson Road, Auburn, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 1, at the Hospice House in Auburn. Marty was born May 4, 1928, in Augusta. As a self–described “country boy,” enjoying life on a small farm in Vassalboro, Marty’s favorite pastime was baseball, which would become a lifelong love. The […]
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Funeral notices for Friday, Aug. 3
COSTIN — Joanne R., 73, of Auburn died Sunday, July 22. A service will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home. DOW — Martin […]
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This weekend at The Cage
LEWISTON — Entertainment at The Cage, 97 Ash St., Lewiston, includes Black Cat Road at 8 p.m. Friday and Stronghold at 8 p.m. Saturday. There is no cover charge either night.
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Reader asks for Maine book recommendations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I moved to Tennessee from Maine many years ago and am coming back for a visit in mid-August. While I’m on vacation, I’d like to buy some books with a Maine setting or about Maine for my grandchildren and children, who range in age from toddlerhood into their 40’s. Don’t tell me […]
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Trump simply can't tell the truth
My dictionary defines “collusion” as a secret agreement between two or more persons for a deceitful or fraudulent purpose. The public may never learn what was discussed in Helsinki and that sure reeks of collusion. President Donald Trump has repeatedly called the Mueller investigation a “witch hunt,” but a lot of Russian warlocks were indicted. […]
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Aquarius: Don't take on too much
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evangeline Lilly, 39; Michael Ealy, 45; Martha Stewart, 77; Tony Bennett, 92. Happy Birthday: Don’t make a fuss over matters that aren’t that important. Concentrate on how best to use your skills and knowledge. Share your feelings; bring about personal changes that will lead to greater freedom and happiness. A […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 3
100 Years Ago: 1918 Another popular dance will be held at the opera house in Norway on Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, with music by Miss Grace Dean, violin, Roy Edwards, cornet, Harold Anderson, pianola, and George Soper, drums. There will be no formal dance orders and no limit to encores. A late car to South […]