LEWISTON — John M. McQuarrie, 67, of Hallowell passed away Wednesday, May 23, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, with his loved ones by his side. He was born in Castine on Feb. 18, 1951, a son of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Weiberg) McQuarrie. He spent his early childhood in Stonington, and at the […]
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New Gloucester Dems to hold 'Rooting for Democracy' plant sale
NEW GLOUCESTER — The 11th annual “Rooting for Democracy” plant sale, sponsored by the New Gloucester Democratic Committee, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 2, at Lil’ Mart, 1026 Lewiston Road, Route 100. Plants of all varieties including perennials, annuals, house plants, vegetables and herbs will be offered. A raffle to […]
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Amerinouche at coffeehouse
The award-winning band Ameranouche will perform at the Village Coffeehouse at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 2. The band plays a passionate style of music they call “Gypsy Flamenco Swing.” The rip-roaring ensemble is a super force of hot acoustic Gypsy inspired music mixing flamenco, bebop and jazz swing influences. Played on traditional French jazz guitars, the music […]
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100 years ago, 1918 An old voting list of the town of Lewiston, wrinkled and yellow, but neatly framed for its preservation is before us, a loan from City Treasurer Keegan of Lewiston, to whom it was given by Abram W. Garcelon. It is the list of voters of the date of August 18, 1856 […]
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Robert D. 'Opa' Wilson
RUMFORD — Robert D. “Opa” Wilson, 84, passed away Sunday, May 27, at the Rumford Hospital. He was born in Cape Elizabeth on Oct. 16, 1933, a son of Grace Evelyn Foss and Richard Russell Wilson. Robert was a retired Army veteran, serving 23 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Westbrook College. He was also […]
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Funeral notices for Tuesday, May 29
BRIGGS — Johnny D. Sr., 77, of Lewiston passed away in Lewiston on Saturday, May 26. A private gathering to celebrate Johnny’s life will be held for the family. GALLANT — Gregory W., 61, of Rumford passed away Wednesday, May 23, in Rumford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon on Thursday […]
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Rosario D. Jacques Jr.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Rosario D. Jacques Jr., 69, formerly of Lewiston, died May 9 at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was born Aug. 5, 1948, the son of Rosario D. and Blanche Plante Jacques Sr. He attended St. Peter’s School, where he was a member of “Les Petits Chanteurs,” and was a member […]
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Johnny D. Briggs Sr.
LEWISTON — Johnny D. Briggs Sr., 77, of Lewiston passed away in Lewiston on Saturday, May 26. He was born in Lewiston on June 2, 1940, to Darrell and Elsie (Chabot) Briggs. Johnny loved his lifelong work as a cab driver. He is survived by a sister, Irene (Briggs) Guilmette; children Jeffrey Sr., Ronald, Kathleen, Johnny […]
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Let's call the whole thing off
The Nobel committee will presumably be disappointed, but President Donald Trump’s summit with North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un should stay canceled. The meeting was much more likely to serve Kim’s interests rather than ours, and could well have begun the unraveling of the pressure campaign that is our most reliable point of leverage against […]
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Bass concludes Franco Piano Series
LEWISTON — Steinway artist and Boston Conservatory professor Jonathan Bass will perform at Lewiston’s Gendron Franco Center Friday, June 1. This solo recital, the final program of the 12th Piano Series season, begins at 7 p.m. and will feature works by Beethoven, Fauré, Debussy and Chopin. Bass appears frequently throughout the U.S. as soloist and chamber musician. He […]