AUGUSTA — Franklin Charles Hilton, 88, of Norridgewock passed away peacefully June 10 at Togus Springs in Augusta, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Norridgewock on Dec. 9, 1929, son of Ralph B. and Lora (Yeaton) Hilton. Frank grew up in Norridgewock and graduated from Madison High School in 1947. He volunteered in […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, June 13
CARON — Mary F., 100, of Lewiston passed away Friday, June 8, in Lewiston. Funeral services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, in the funeral home. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to visit from 9 a.m. until the time of service, Friday, June 8, at […]
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Catherine E. Saunders
LEWISTON — Catherine E. Saunders, 94, of Hebron died Friday, June 8, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. She was born July 4, 1923, in Norway, a daughter of Byron H.M. and Geraldine (McAllister) Woods. She attended local schools, graduating from South Paris High School. Catherine went on to attend beautician school and worked as such out […]
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It has been a wonderful life, full and complete
By Charles Krauthammer The Washington Post I have been uncharacteristically silent these past ten months. I had thought that silence would soon be coming to an end, but I’m afraid I must tell you now that fate has decided on a different course for me. In August of last year, I underwent surgery to remove […]
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Looking Back for June 13
100 years ago, 1918 The way that the French vote, so-called, in Lewiston will go both in the sheriff’s contest and in the contest for county attorney is the object of much speculation and probably will swing the nomination. At present all candidates are claiming this vote of the Lewiston middle wards. 50 years ago, […]
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Lauraine C. Dakin
FARMINGTON — Lauraine C. Dakin, 76, of Main Street in Dixfield, passed away Monday, June 11, at Franklin Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Waterville on July 15, 1941, a daughter of Joseph and Rose (Raymond) Pelletier. Lauraine was a graduate of Stephens High School. She married Harry R. Dakin on May […]
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Gemini: Consider your options
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Dennings, 32; Chris Evans, 37; Tim Allen, 65; Stellan Skarsgard, 67. Happy Birthday: A conscientious approach to whatever you do will help you avoid being put in a position that is precarious or emotionally draining. Honesty and integrity will be the keys to avoiding such situations and people who […]
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Opioid use tricky to navigate
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old female. In 2002, I had a triple bypass. Something went wrong, and I have been in almost constant pain ever since. The pain is in my chest wall. I also have other health issues, including atrial fibrillation. My cardiologist recommended pain medicine doctors, who have prescribed many different […]
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Detour to a strip club
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and a half. We are planning on moving to California together in a few months. I flew to Monterey to job hunt, and he is supposed to be flying in soon. However, last night I found out he and his buddy went to […]
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USS Intrepid crew members
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Did you or anyone you know serve aboard the USS Intrepid? The search is underway to find former USS Intrepid crew members and memorabilia for a special 75th Commissioning Anniversary Weekend. Aug. 1 will mark the 75th anniversary of the commissioning of the World War II-era Essex class aircraft carrier, which is […]