LEWISTON — The Gallery at LA Arts is proud to announce an exhibition of works by Maine artists Vanessa Nesvig and André Benoit. A Further Sea features paintings of marine gardens by the Freeport-based Vanessa Nesvig and wooden assemblages by André Benoit from Boothbay Harbor. The installation will be on view from Wednesday, July 11 […]
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Community sales
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library’s summer book sale opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, and runs through Saturday, July 21. This week-long sale is one of two giant annual sales, with four rooms filled from floor to ceiling with gently used books. There will be DVDs and CDs, […]
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Timothy Paul Ross
RUMFORD — Timothy Paul Ross, 26, of Lincoln Avenue joined his father Mark in heaven on Thursday, July 5. He was born in Rumford on Feb. 14, 1992, a son of Catherine A. (Napolitano) and Mark L. Ross Sr. Tim was a graduate of Mountain Valley High School, Class of 2010. He was a member of […]
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Wayne 'Skip' E. Sampson
TURNER — Wayne “Skip” E. Sampson, 85, of Turner passed away Saturday, July 7, at his home, following a long illness. He was born July 1, 1933, in Turner, the son of Cleon Sampson and Margaret (Tidswell) Sampson. He attended Leavitt Institute in Turner. Skip proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On […]
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Robert M. Hamilton
AUBURN — Robert M. Hamilton, 66, of South Paris passed away Sunday, July 8, at the Hospice House. He was born in Gray on Feb. 19, 1952, the son of Maynard and Cecelia Cooke Hamilton. He attended local schools in Gray and Portland. He had been employed as a production supervisor for Mid Maine CPL in […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, July 11
BENEDIX — Elmer P. Sr., 72, of Auburn, passed away at home Thursday, July 5. Memorial services will be held at Lisbon Falls Baptist Church, 555 Lisbon St./Rt. 196, Lisbon Falls, on Sunday, July 15, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jonathan Jones. A gathering will follow at the church. At the family’s request, cemetery burial […]
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VoXX: Voice of Twenty summer finale concert at Basilica
LEWISTON — The a cappella vocal ensemble VoXX: Voice of Twenty will perform the final concert of their summer series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The series, “Music of the Spirit,” takes audiences on a journey through time and space with a repertoire spanning the centuries. […]
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Responsible Pet Care features adoring Amora
PARIS — Amora is the featured pet at Responsible Pet Care. She was named after the Roman god of love, Amor. That name suits her because she is a love, according to shelter staff. 2-year-old Amora is a mixed breed dog. She is a happy dog that greets her handlers with a wagging tail and […]
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M. marinum bacteria
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about “flesh-eating bacteria.” Is it in any way related to Mycobacterium marinum? My son is having multiple surgeries due to this, which was finally and correctly diagnosed after many weeks. It came on slowly over months, and has caused his hand to swell up greatly. He remembered […]
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Sandra A. Mynahan
LEWISTON — Sandra A. Mynahan, 67, of Poland Corner Road, Poland, died Monday, July 9, at CMMC with her loving family at her side after a long illness. She was born in Lewiston on July 12, 1950, a daughter of the late George W. and Alice (Roy) Lever. Sandy was educated in local schools and graduated […]