AUGUSTA — Erwin “John” Weymouth Tarr, 68, of Litchfield died Tuesday, July 24, at Togus Springs Hospice at VA Maine Healthcare Systems. He was raised in Leeds, graduated from Leavitt High School and proudly served during the Vietnam War from June 30, 1967, until being honorably discharged June 12, 1970. John met and married Susan Corbin […]
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Government's security problems
I can’t believe the government lets former employees keep their security clearances. How stupid can the people in charge be? I have never heard a lamer excuse than their replacements might have a question. Even small employers immediately remove computer access and badges from employees when they leave. No wonder the government has security problems. […]
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Verna Stephenson King
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Verna Marie Murphy Stephenson King of Santa Barbara, California, died Thursday, July 19, of a brain lymphoma at Serenity House in Santa Barbara. She was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 4, 1933, the daughter of Edward J. and Cecelia (Byrne) Murphy. She was educated in Toronto, graduating from St. Michael’s […]
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Funeral notices for Tuesday, July 31
BLOUIN — Constance, 76, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Thursday, July 26. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at St. Philip Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice. Albert […]
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Approve wind ordinance
We are asking voters in Greenwood to come out to the special town meeting, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at the Legion Hall, with a hope that residents will vote “yes” to approve the proposed wind power ordinance to preserve Greenwood’s natural surroundings, including ponds and ridge lines. The local Ordinance Review Committee has […]
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University of Maine announces dean's list
ORONO — The University of Maine has announced the dean’s list for the spring semester of 2018. Local students named to the list include: Androscoggin County Auburn: Alexis Bellefleur, Sophie Charest, Cameron Dubay, Sarah Hammond, Emily Hayes, Kaylee Jipson, Taylor Landry, Jordan Lau, Dylan Miller, Emma Paradie, Hadley Wallace and Jake Willows. Durham: Tatum Erlandson, […]
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Give-aways, new stamps
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You’ve been a great help to me in the past and now I need you again. I have a large amount of perennials that I’ve dug up as I’m re-doing all my gardens. If anyone is interested in these free plants, they will need a truck to pick them up. Call 946-4011. […]
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Unity focus of World Refugee Day
Children from many nations hold flags from around the world as part of Lewiston’s World Refugee Day on Monday evening in Simard-Payne Memorial Park. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Community leader Fatuma Hussein told hundreds of people at Simard-Payne Memorial Park on Monday evening that World Refugee Day is a time to celebrate the rich […]
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CMMC votes against Central Maine Healthcare leader
UPDATE: Central Maine Healthcare leaders will ‘carefully consider’ no-confidence vote LEWISTON — Medical staff at all three Central Maine Healthcare hospitals have now said they have no confidence in CEO Jeff Brickman. Staff at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, one of the largest hospitals in the state, issued their no-confidence vote Monday evening. According to […]
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Scam alert: If you get a message from Patrick Dempsey, it is not Patrick Dempsey
LEWISTON — Patrick Dempsey is not asking people to donate money to him, or to his Dempsey Centers cause through his social media accounts, the actor tweeted Monday. Dempsey tweeted it has come to his attention “that people have been impersonating me and asking my fans for money (through social media). Please do not ever […]