AUBURN — Harry E. Angelides, 94, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully at his home in Auburn, surrounded by family, Wednesday, June 13. He was born in Ellsworth on Aug. 25, 1923, the son of the late Michael and Aliki (Moskovis) Angelides. He grew up in Ellsworth and attended Ellsworth High. He later attended and graduated from […]
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Pearle A. Weston
PERU — Graveside services for Mrs. Pearle A. Weston of Mexico were conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, at the Demerritt Cemetery, Peru, with Sharon Walker officiating and followed by a celebration of her life from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Rumford. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & […]
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Paul J. Gallant
RUMFORD — Paul J. Gallant, 99, affectionately known to his close friends as “Paun,” changed his residence to Heaven on Wednesday, June 13, where he joined Annie, his beloved wife of 48 years, who passed in December 1996. Born in Rumford on Jan. 23, 1919, Paul was the eldest son of a large family by John […]
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LAYSA fall registration
Lewiston Auburn Youth Soccer (LAYSA) will be sponsoring its 40th fall soccer season for children in Lewiston, Auburn, and the surrounding areas. There are two types of teams; “house teams” that play other LAYSA teams on Saturdays (Mites & Micros) and Sundays (Juniors and Seniors) and “travel teams” that play teams from other towns in […]
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Noreen T. Aleck
RUMFORD — Noreen T. Aleck, 61, of Middle Avenue in Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 8. She was born in Rumford on March 31, 1957, a daughter of Robert and Violet (Wright) Sevigny. Noreen was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate of Mexico High School, Class of 1975. She was employed at […]
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Laurie Ann Taylor
ORANGE, Va. — Laurie Ann Taylor, 53, of Orange, Va., passed away June 13. Laurie was born to the late Ronald Robert Dumont and the late Jeannette Boyon Bisson in Lewiston. She was married to Christopher L. Taylor of Orange. Laurie was a CNA. Along with her husband, Laurie is survived by her daughter, Danielle M. […]
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Donna Bradstreet
LISBON — It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Marie Bradstreet announces her unexpected passing Sunday, June 10. Donna was born in Lewiston on May 30, 1955, the daughter of Charles and Gladys Bradstreet. She grew up in the Lewiston area with her family, which included four brothers and two sisters. On June […]
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Briefly: Local
Church announces new minister TURNER — The First Universalist Church of Turner Center has announced that the Rev. Al Boyce is serving as new minister. Boyce attended Harvard Divinity School and then became a Unitarian Universalist parish minister. He also holds a master’s degree in psychology and counseling and PhD in psychology. Boyce serves as […]
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Secret history of molestation
DEAR ABBY: My very best friend growing up was repeatedly raped by her father from around age 13. She told me when we were 17. I reported it to a policeman, but back then, they couldn’t do anything unless she reported it. She refused in order to protect her mother. Her mom is gone now, […]
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Don't let the ship of state sink
That grand lady, the U.S.S. United States of America, is about to set sail. But, wait — this grand lady is top heavy. She doesn’t have enough ballast. And, as anyone from Bath would say, if the ship is top heavy (without enough ballast), there is no way in heaven or hell that grand lady […]