PARIS — Pumpkin has his box packed with some of his favorite foods and toys. He’s ready to leave Responsible Pet Care. All he needs now is his forever person. Ten-year-old Pumpkin is a large, red cat. He’s quiet and easy to get along with. He loves to explore empty boxes, and he loves his […]
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Lending a helping paw: Dogs will aid their crying human
From Lassie to Balto, pop culture loves stories of a dog coming to a person’s rescue. Anecdotally, people experience their dogs coming to their aid every day, like when one of us found herself “trapped” by her children under a pile of pillows only to be “rescued” by her noble collie, Athos. But is there […]
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Pierre D. Michaud
SABATTUS — On Sunday afternoon, July 22, Pierre D. Michaud, 79, of Sabattus, a wonderful man, beloved husband, father and friend, lost his fight and went to be with God and other passed away family and friends. Pierre, known as “Pete” to all, was born July 12, 1939, the son of Donat and Edna Dubois Michaud. […]
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When being in the doghouse is a good thing
BEIJING — An abandoned warehouse once stood where Sylar’s new mansion sprawls. Over the past year, builders have transformed the two-acre lot into his “paradise,” a sign informs guests at the wooden gates. Beyond them lie a spa, a trampoline, an indoor pool, two murals of Sylar’s face and a party room with chalkboard walls, […]
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Well Done
The following local students have recently been named to post-secondary schooling academic lists of achievement: Bates College, Lewiston — Brianna Wilson of Lewiston; Emily Gibson, Mechanic Falls; Levi Morin, Turner; Ted Burns, Topsham; Kylie Martin, Poland; Dacota Griffin, Fryeburg; Jesse Saffeir, Pownal; Dylan Thombs, Monmouth; Sam Onion, Wayne; Paul Phillips, New Gloucester; Michal Cwik, Auburn; Livie […]
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How old is my pet in dog years, or cat years?
“Just how old do you think my dog is in dog years?” is a question I hear on a regular basis. People love to anthropomorphize pets, attributing human characteristics to them. And most of us want to extend our animal friends’ healthy lives for as long as possible. It may seem like sort of a […]
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Refurbishing trunks and consigning items for sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please look in your files for the following information that I believe appeared sometime during the winter months? I’m looking for someone to refurbish and someone who possibly purchases old travel trunks. I believe there is one in Lewiston. Also, I’m looking for the business that posts items for people […]
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Concert at the Basilica Wednesday
LEWISTON — Organists Mark Thallander and Andrew McKeon will perform today at 12:15 p.m. at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Their program will feature both solo and duet performances in anticipation of their upcoming performance at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, July 29. They will perform original works by Thallander […]
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Tisha Bremner to preview yoga videos at upcoming venues
LEWISTON — Join Lewiston native, Tisha Bremner, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and certified yoga therapist from Inner Light Yoga at the Lewiston Public Library from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, for a preview of her new therapeutic yoga DVDs. These videos were designed to help folks find better strength, flexibility and balance while experiencing the healing effects […]
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Richard B. Gatchell Jr.
LEWISTON — Richard B. (Getch) Gatchell Jr., 69, of Torrey Road, Poland, died Tuesday, July 24, at CMMC with his loving family at his side. He was born in Lewiston on Nov. 7, 1948, a son of Richard and Helen Verderber Gatchell. He was educated in Auburn and graduated from Edward Little High School, Class of […]