AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine wants to beef up cybersecurity of its voter registration system. Maine Public reports that Democratic Secretary of State Matt Dunlap last week requested over $3 million from a $380 million pool of federal funds. Dunlap’s spokeswoman Kristen Muszynski (moo-zyn-ski) said that the office is asking for more time to draft its […]
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Police arrest 2 after ‘dine and dash’ attempt involving hatchet, box cutter
South Portland police arrested a man and a woman following an attempted “dine and dash” at Imperial China over the weekend, saying the man used a hatchet and the woman a box cutter to threaten restaurant staff after trying to walk out on a $40 tab. A third member of the group was issued a […]
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Republicans join Democrats in condemning Trump's remarks
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Bizarre.” ”Shameful.” ”Disgraceful.” That’s the swift and sweeping condemnation directed at President Donald Trump on Monday after he sided with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a stunning appearance in Helsinki — and that’s just from the Republicans. Lawmakers in both major parties and former intelligence officials appeared shocked, dismayed and uneasy with […]
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Lorraine Bellavance
AUBURN — Lorraine M. Bellavance (neé Metayer) of Auburn died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, July 7, at The Chapman House, where she had been a resident for three years. She was 84. She was born in Lewiston on June 28, 1934, daughter of Norman and Gertrude Metayer. Lorraine is a graduate of Lewiston High School […]
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Gertrude 'Gigi' Dupere
LEWISTON — It is with great sadness the family of Gertrude “Gigi” Dupere announces her passing after a brief illness at the age of 73. Gigi went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 14. She was born June 9, 1945, the daughter of Rose Richmond. Gigi will be lovingly remembered by her husband of […]
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Lucille Lantagne Costello
TAUNTON, Mass. — Lucille Lantagne Costello, née Lucille Therriault, also known as “Minoune,” passed away at 83 on July 5 in Taunton, Mass., after a period of declining health. She was born in Lewiston on Sept. 3, 1934, to Alfred and Rose Therriault. Lucille attended Lewiston schools and was a 1952 graduate of St. Dominic. Thereafter, […]
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Looking Back on July 17
100 Years Ago: 1918 Vernon Stiles will conduct the first rehearsal of the Lewiston-Auburn Community Chorus in Lewiston City Hall Thursday evening at 7:30. The Orpheon Society will be present in a body to lead the men’s section, and every man in Lewiston-Auburn is cordially invited to sing. “Never mind whether you think you can […]
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Robert Saucier
AUBURN — Robert Saucier, 73, of Lewiston died peacefully Saturday, June 23, at the Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston on July 4, 1944, a son of the late Ivan and Theresa (Bouchard) Saucier. He was educated in Lewiston schools. He was a member of the Pathway Vineyard […]
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Brugada syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please discuss Brugada syndrome. Three members of my family died from it before we finally got a diagnosis. Where does it come from? — V.K. ANSWER: Brugada syndrome is an inherited, genetic condition. It seems to be caused by an abnormality in the genes that code for sodium channel proteins in the […]
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William Gene Bickford
SOUTH PARIS — William Gene Bickford, 85, of Norway died Tuesday, July 10, following a brief illness. Gene, as he was known to family and friends, was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, only to return home and join the Maine State Police, following the example of his Uncle Gene Stevens. Following […]