DEAR ABBY: I got a stepdad when I was a young teen. He never tried to replace my dad, and was very respectful of that relationship. I didn’t regard him as a father figure, but more as a relative, friend and a good man who has done a lot of good for my family. I’m […]
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Face Time: Kate Katomski — art in industrial ruins
Through her artwork, Kate Katomski has celebrated quarry ruins in Vermont and Tennessee, and now she’s on to Maine. She’s interested in the natural environment, who worked there and what the stones built. An exhibition of her collages, sketches and watercolors will appear at Kimball Street Studios in Lewiston through June 27, and this Tuesday, […]
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Eats: Foil packets make cooking easier
Whether you want more relaxing and less cooking during your summer stay-cation, you’re camping at one of Maine’s gorgeous state parks or you want to make a perfect, no-fuss, Dad-style meal on Father’s Day, flavor-packed foil packets are the answer to the age-old question “What’s for dinner?” You former Scouts out there most likely learned […]
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Mystery Photo for June 17
Mystery photo for June 17, 2018 If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voice mail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be eligible for a drawing for a $20 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Find the Mystery Photo […]
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Camp like it's 2018!
Up for some glamping, boondocking or bubblecamping? Campground owners, farmers and entrepreneurs alike in Maine and worldwide are pitching new ways of enjoying the great outdoors. So, you want to go camping and impress the wife and kids with your wilderness know-how. Sounds like a plan, Grizzly Adams, but where to begin? You could do […]
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Warren A. Farwell
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Mr. Warren A. Farwell of Rumford were conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at the East Rumford Cemetery, Rumford, with Mr. David Blouin officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276.
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Lucas — White
Kevin and Alexandra White CANTON — Alexandra Christine Lucas, daughter of David and Jamie Lucas of Farmington, and Kevin Michael White, son of Joseph and Rebecah White of Rumford, were united in marriage on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Golden Pond, home of the bridegroom. Pastor Shepard Swain performed the double ring ceremony. The bride was […]
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Scarborough erupts in sixth, finishes off Oxford Hills for Class A state softball title
Oxford Hills pitcher Lauren Merrill gathers with teammates to shake hands after the game as Scarborough celebrates in the background after winning the Class A state championship Saturday. (Brewster Burns photo) STANDISH — Scarborough softball coach Tom Griffin knew his team would eventually start hitting, but he didn’t think it would take so long. The […]
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Gramins' overtime goal gives Brunswick Class B boys' lacrosse title
Brunswick’s Max Gramins (10) is huggsed by teammates Aiden Glover, left, and Conner Foye, right, fololwing Gramins’ game-winning overtime goal in the Class B state championship game Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium. (John Ewing/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — Brunswick senior Max Gramins didn’t see his game-ending goal as much as he felt it. Flattened by a […]
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Small throws no-hitter as Richmond routs Fort Fairfield in Class D baseball state title game
Richmond pitcher Zach Small (8) celebrates after throwing a no-hit shutout against Fort Fairfield in the Class D state championship game at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor on Saturday. Richmond defeated Fort Fairfield 11-0 in five innings. (Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel) BANGOR — From the first pitch Zach Small threw in the bullpen warming up, Richmond […]