LEWISTON — Preston “Kickie” C. Plummer, 74, of Mechanic Falls passed away Monday, May 21, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born in Raymond on Oct. 6, 1943, the son of James N. and Dorothy Reynolds Plummer. He graduated from Mechanic Falls High School in 1962 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam […]
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Safe dose of long-term steroids
DEAR DR. ROACH: Last April, I had back surgery to enlarge the disc openings. Some of my problems were corrected with the surgery, but one major problem still exists: After I sit upright in a chair or drive a car for a period of time, when I attempt to get up, I struggle and have […]
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Janet H. Mitchell
AUBURN — Janet H. Mitchell, 83, a resident of Leeds passed away peacefully at midnight on Wednesday, May 23, at Clover Manor in Auburn. She was born Feb. 13, 1935, at Stricklands in Livermore Falls, the daughter of Augustus Hood and Cora (Goding) Hood. Janet was a 1954 graduate of Livermore Falls High School. On March […]
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Donol E. Clark
AUBURN — Donol E. Clark, CPO, 82, of Lewiston died Wednesday after a 30-plus-year battle with cancer at The Hospice House in Auburn with his family by his side. Born in Lewistown, Pa., Nov. 21, 1935, a son of Edward & Gladys (Hartman) Clark. From Dad’s Diary he wrote: “I was raised in the village of […]
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Raymond and Charlotte Leary
Raymond and Charlotte Leary SHELBURNE, Vt. — Charlotte and Raymond Leary, of Shelburne, Vt., united in marriage for 65 years, passed away within days of each other, on May 18 and May 21, respectively. Thankfully, their separation in this world was brief and it is a relief and comfort to their family and friends to know […]
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Urban Keith Waning
AUBURN — Urban Keith Waning, formerly of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, May 13, after a lengthy battle with dementia. He spent nearly his entire working life happily employed by Bath Iron Works and took great pride in doing his job well for over 40 years. Upon retirement, Urban enjoyed being outdoors, and especially […]
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Community meals
LISBON — A turkey dinner will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. The cost is $8 for adults, $3.50 for children 12 and younger and free for children of preschool age. The dinner is sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and the Sabattus River Lodge 21. […]
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Gloria Pillsbury
FARMINGTON — Gloria Pillsbury of Farmington, born Aug. 7, 1936, went on to glory for some well-deserved eternal rest on May 17, after spending years serving others with joy. Gloria was born in Farmington, the daughter of Arnold and Doris Locke Porter. She was a graduate of Farmington High School. She married the love of her […]
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Anne Marie Breton Hyek
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Anne Marie Breton Hyek passed away May 15. Born in Chisholm, Aug. 23, 1935, the daughter of Archie and Alice Jalbert Breton, she graduated from Jay High School in 1953. Anne and Richard Hyek were married at St. Rose of Lima Church in September 1954. She is survived by her husband; three daughters […]
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The three hardest words
They might be the three hardest words in the English language: “I was wrong.” Three simple syllables, but many of us find them unpronounceable. As in a Twitter critic who referred to me as “her” the other day. “Her?” tweeted I. Whereupon, she launched into this tortured explanation of how my beard and name were […]