RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Pauline Roberge was celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Interment was in St. John Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 […]
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Jean Boutin McQuade
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Jean Boutin McQuade of Rumford passed away March 20, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Jean was born on July 8, 1926, in Boston, Mass. Jean was raised in Plymouth, Mass. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Boston University. There she met and married fellow student James Harold McQuade Sr. They settled in Rumford […]
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Marcel M. Chabot
LEWISTON — Marcel M. Chabot died at Marshwood Center on Friday, May 18. He was born to parents Germaine B. and Roland P. Chabot on Sept. 27, 1940. Both predeceased him. He is survived by a sister, Nancy R. Sawyer; a son, Marcel Seeley and wife, Debbie; and two daughters, Tammy Couturier and husband, Dan and […]
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Marcel A. Laliberte
AUBURN — Marcel A. Laliberte, 70, a former resident of St. Mary’s Residence, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House, Saturday, May 19, with his loving wife of almost 50 years by his side following a four-year battle with cancer. He was born in Scotstown, PQ., July 22, 1947, son of the late Maurice and Angele […]
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Poliquin out of line
Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s priorities are disgustingly out of line, as represented by his recent actions pertaining to the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Poliquin co-sponsored a $7 billion cut to CHIP, a program that supports 23,000 children in Maine and 9 million children nationwide. To make matters worse, the cuts come as a part of […]
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Funeral notices for Tuesday, May 22
CHABOT — Marcel M., of Lewiston, passed away in Lewiston on Friday, May 18. At his request, there will be no funeral services. DARLING — Antoinette “Toni,” 94, a resident of Auburn, died in Auburn on Thursday, May 17. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Antoinette’s life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, May […]
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Wake up, America
Rather than follow the royalties and dictatorships of the world, our forefathers saw the necessity for the division of power in the three branches of our government. Unfortunately, the executive branch seems to have empowered itself with a vast majority of the power our egotistical leader has deemed appropriate. He has alienated our allies after […]
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Diocese of Portland announces Memorial Day Mass celebrations
PORTLAND — Diocese of Portland has announced Mass celebrations and prayer services are planned for churches and cemeteries around Maine on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 to 28. Local Masses and services planned include: Bridgton: St. Joseph Parish will celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at 8 a.m. Monday, May 28, at Saint Joseph Church on 225 South […]
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Husband suffering Parkinson's
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing in response to “Requires Companionship” (Feb. 7), whose husband has atypical Parkinson’s and she’s considering dating. My wife was diagnosed nine years ago, and she, too, has reached the point where she can no longer walk, write or speak. We have, however, found ways to communicate and spend quality time together. […]
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Scorpio: Romance will improve your life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Novak Djokovic, 31; Apolo Ohno, 36; Ginnifer Goodwin, 40; Naomi Campbell, 48. Happy Birthday: Your energetic approach to life won’t mix well with your emotions this year. Expect to face opposition and differences of opinion when dealing with domestic matters or friends and relatives. Hard work will pay off, but […]