AUBURN — Jim Chaplin lived an exceptional and meaningful life, always proud of being an Auburn hometown boy. A chance meeting began a love story for Jim and Diane Chaplin. They married in 1980 on a lovely summer day, one of his happiest, he said. Jim was the son of Joseph and Virginia Tufts Chaplin Jr. […]
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Janice A. Shanahan
AUBURN — Janice A. Shanahan, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 9, at the Sarah Frye Home in Auburn. Janice was born in Portland on Aug. 12, 1925, the daughter of Danforth and Florida (Rainville) Olsen. She grew up in South Portland, then moved to Connecticut, graduating from Westport High School. After graduation, she returned to […]
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Robert P. Marquis
AUGUSTA — Robert Paul Marquis, 76, formerly of Livermore Falls, passed away Friday, June 1, at the Togus VA Hospice Center. Robert was diagnosed with inclusion-body myositis (IBM), a debilitating muscle disease, in 2004. He was born in Livermore Falls on July 27, 1941, the son of Paul E. Marquis and Noella S. (Dumais) Marquis. Robert […]
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Orman C. Wilkins
LIVERMORE FALLS — Orman C. Wilkins, 84, of Livermore Falls, passed away Monday, June 4, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 12, 1933, in Livermore, the son of Earl Wilkins and Helen (Norton) Wilkins. He was a 1952 graduate of Livermore Falls High School. On April 16, 1960, in Weld, […]
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Rose A. Bushie
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Rose A. Bushie of Rumford Center was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius–St. John Church, Rumford, with the Rev. Nathan March as celebrant. A reception followed at the Parish Hall of the church. Arrangements were under the care of […]
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Looking Back for June 6
Looking Back on June 6 100 years ago, 1918 There was no need for surgical operations to separate the public from its money Thursday, the Red Cross day at Abbott Brothers’ store. And even if there had been, the 25 fresh uniformed Red Cross nurses who were everywhere in the store would have made it […]
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Honor principles, not symbols
The founders of this nation, who risked all for liberty and justice, would turn over in their graves at the sentiment expressed by Roland Martin (“Protest on your own time,” June 2.) I am all for employees following employers’ policies, but do we really want to apply this to a moment of shared respect for […]
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Ashley W. Everett
SOUTH PARIS — Ashley Washington Everett left for the Happy Hunting Grounds the morning of June 2. Ashley was born Oct. 14, 1923, the second son of George W. Everett and Cora E. Bishop Everett. Living in the same house in Norway for 90 years, he spent his life devoted to everything and anything related to […]
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Military marriage seperation
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are both active duty military. We have been married for three years and have an 18-month-old daughter together. My husband is sweet, handsome and a great father. We got married very quickly, and I think that’s where our problems began. He isn’t good at communication or showing affection, which […]
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Route 11 safety meeting addresses community concerns
POLAND — The town is taking steps to address unsafe driving conditions on Route 11. Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson, state Rep. Jessica Faye and Town Manager Matthew Garside were among those who attended a special meeting Tuesday morning aimed at improving safety. At the Board of Selectpersons meeting Tuesday night, Garside said the intersections […]