JAY — Jay and Livermore Falls residents lined the streets Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony. “Our purpose here today is to commemorate the sacrifice of the men and women who have lost their lives in the service of our country,” said Rep. Tina Riley, D-Jay, the keynote speaker at the ceremony. […]
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Veterans’ sacrifices honored, remembered in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The sacrifices of veterans were remembered on Memorial Day with a parade, music, speeches and a wreath-laying ceremony. At Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28, Maine Attorney General Janet Mills, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to be Maine’s next governor, said every day should be Memorial Day. “For 150 years, we have celebrated Memorial […]
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High School Roundup: Flanagan leads Mustangs past Cougars
MONMOUTH — Trevor Flanagan had three singles to help lead Monmouth to a 6-4 victory over Dirigo in a Mountain Valley Conference baseball contest. He had an RBI single in the bottom of the first and fifth while recording a sacrifice fly in the sixth. Brad Neal had two singles in the victory for the […]
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Next Maine governor to face opioid crisis
AUGUSTA — Maine’s next governor will inherit a host of challenges — including a graying population, struggling paper mills and underfunded schools — that have vexed Blaine House occupants for decades. None of those predecessors has entered office at a time when opioid addiction is claiming so many lives in Maine, however. Maine has failed to reverse […]
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Funeral notices for Monday, May 28
CAYER — Gilmay I., 79, of Lewiston died Wednesday, May 23. Visiting hours will be held at FortinLewiston on Wednesday, May 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn on Thursday, May 31, at 11 a.m., followed by committal prayers at St. Peter’s […]
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William George Sanborn
DIXFIELD — William George Sanborn, 77, passed away at his home in Dixfield on Wednesday, May 23. He was born Nov. 19, 1940, in Portland, the son of Donald and Virginia (Crib) Sanborn. William graduated from Gorham High School in the class of 1958. Upon graduating from high school, he went on to serve his country […]
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Glenn Hayes
AUBURN — Glenn Hayes passed away Sunday, May 27, at the Hospice House in Auburn after a long illness. He was born Oct. 23, 1934, in Greenwood, to Roland and Doris Hayes. He graduated college from Gorham Teachers College (now USM). He taught industrial arts for several years at Greenville High School, before moving to Gray, […]
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Joseph G. Katula Jr.
LISBON FALLS — Joseph G. Katula Jr. passed away peacefully at home May 22, following a long illness and surrounded by family. He was born in Lewiston on Oct. 12, 1941, to Helen R and Joseph G. Katula. He grew up in the Lisbon area and attended the local schools. On June 12, 1971, he married […]
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East Raymond Chapel to open for summer
RAYMOND — The East Raymond Chapel United Church of Christ will open for the summer season on Sunday, June 3. The 14 Sundays, June through Labor Day, is for anyone who would like to attend worship in the little pink-walled chapel built in 1890. It is on the National History List. There will be an open […]
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Class gatherings
RUMFORD — Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Dick’s Restaurant. Spouses and friends are welcome. — ANDOVER — Mexico High School Class of 1972 will hold the monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 31, at the Little Red Hen Restaurant. All classmates, spouses and guests are welcome. For more […]