Is this what we’ve come to? Is the slaughter of our children now so blase that we can yawn and shrug while thinking, “At least it wasn’t mine?” Thoughts and prayer aren’t working. The lead keeps flying, and the blood keeps flowing, and it appears we as a society don’t give a hoot. And a […]
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Phyllis A. Richardson
TURNER — Phyllis A. Richardson, 98, a lifelong resident of Turner, passed away peacefully Monday, May 21, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 27, 1919, in Turner, the daughter of William Tidswell and Alice (Tripp) Tidswell. She was a 1938 graduate of Leavitt Institute in Turner. On Oct. 13, 1939, she […]
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Timothy Wallace
SUMNER — Timothy Wallace, 61, of Sumner died May 21 at his home. He was born Dec. 30, 1956, in Farmington, the son of the late Malcolm Wallace and Frances (Cole) Wallace and was educated in local schools. Tim was known in the community, near and far, as a fine mason and carpenter. Tim never had […]
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Mark B. Macomber
AUGUSTA — Mark Burns Macomber, 80, formerly of Dixfield, died at the Maine Veterans’ Home, Augusta, where he had resided for 18 months. He was born May 12, 1938, in Dixfield, a son of Floyd P. and Bernice (Frost) Macomber Sr. He was a graduate of Dixfield High School and for a short time following his […]
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Carmel C. St. Pierre
AUBURN — Carmel C. (Lepage) St. Pierre, 88, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side Friday, May 18, at Clover Manor. She was born in Lewiston on June 19, 1929, a daughter of the late Jean and Laura (Maheux) Lepage. On Oct. 29, 1949, Carmel married the love of her life, George St. […]
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Stanley J. Harmatys Jr.
LIVERMORE FALLS — Stanley Jack Harmatys Jr., 86, of Livermore Falls, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 21, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 15, 1931, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., the son of Stanley Jack Harmatys and Susan (Grochala) Harmatys. Stan was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He proudly […]
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Jeff Estes
PORTLAND — Jeff Estes was born in Portland on Jan. 17, 1957, to Nelson and Nellie (Ross) Estes. He died May 19, 2018. He grew up in Portland, moving his own family to Oxford Hills in 1989. Known in the area as “Big Jeff,” he was liked by many. Jeff had a love of fishing, junking […]
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Geraldine R. Luxton
SOUTH PARIS — Geraldine Rose Luxton, 85, of West Bethel, passed away Sunday, May 13, at Market Square Health Care Center. Geraldine was born in Berlin, N.H., on June 19, 1932, to Roger (Pete) and Alice (Tatreau) Clough. Gerry grew up in the Bethel/West Bethel area. Gerry had muscular dystrophy all of her life and even […]
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Poliquin and the NRA
Mass shootings are on the rise. People are dying and suffering grave loss due to gun violence. And yet, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin supports the Second Amendment and the NRA. Since taking office, Poliquin has received more than $200,000 in funding from the NRA. So, who is he really accountable to, his constituents or the […]
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Community sales
MONMOUTH — The Henry L. Cottrell School will hold a Spring Fling from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24. There will be flowers and vegetables for purchase and artwork on display. Community sign-up for local summer activities will be available as well. — GRAY — Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park will hold the annual plant sale […]