WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Julien P. Bergeron, 83, known to many friends and family as “Jules,” passed away March 10, 2018, in Winter Haven, Fla. A native of Lewiston, Julien was born Feb. 26, 1935, the son of Ernest Bergeron and Roseanne Cote. He enjoyed a long marriage (52 years) with Joline H. Rancourt, who preceded […]
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Racing rapids on the Androscoggin River
Kayaks and canoes navigate the rapids on the Androscoggin River during the 3rd Annual Androscoggin Land Trust Canoe & Kayak River Race on Saturday. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)
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Woman paddling the Androscoggin for the health of it
MEXICO — Paddling down the Androscoggin River from Errol, New Hampshire, to Topsham, Maine, Jen Deraspe wants people to see the river through her eyes. She is blogging about her trip on her Nature Through Nurture Facebook page, and hopes to raise at least $5,000 to donate to mainerivers.org, whose mission is to protect, restore […]
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Caution signs posted along Androscoggin River
New signs went up this week next to water access points in Auburn, including at Bonney Park, where 5-year-old Valerio McFarland and his older brother, Maxim, fell into the Androscoggin River in April. The signs, which say “Enjoy our river safely,” also have notices stating “Strong current,” “Swift water” and “Uneven shoreline.” Valerio McFarland drowned. […]
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Perfect day for fishing
Stephen Daigneault of Auburn tries his luck Tuesday afternoon fishing the Androscoggin River from the dock near the boat ramp at the Lewiston Falls Station Recreation Area, off North River Road in Auburn. At left, two people enjoy lunch at the river’s edge. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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Does this pedicab make me look fat?
Full disclosure: My house is pretty darn close to Lisbon’s Androscoggin River Trail. From an upstairs window, I watched the installation of the mechanically stabilized earth wall. I’ve inhaled the dust of the construction, and when the trail was finished, I put orange cones in my driveway to stop cars from turning around there. Maybe […]
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‘Beyond words:’ Family, community memorialize drowned boy
AUBURN — Jason McFarland had a lot to say Thursday night about the loss of his youngest son. But when it came to thanking the people who had rallied around his family during the ordeal, McFarland was as concise as could be. “You community members are amazing,” he said. “You stepped up. Thank you is […]
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Valerio McFarland’s family to hold press conference today
[UPDATE: One month later: McFarlands revisit river, announce memorial service] AUBURN — The parents of a 5-year-old boy who drowned last month in the Androscoggin River planned an event for this evening to thank the community and volunteers who searched for weeks for their son and to spotlight the dangers posed by the river. A press […]
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Topsham firefighters rescue 13-year-old stranded on island in Androscoggin River
TOPSHAM — Firefighters rescued a 13-year-old boy from an island in the Androscoggin River on Monday night. The boy left his house off Foreside Road on Monday afternoon and, according to Topsham Fire Chief Christopher McLaughlin, walked across the river during low tide and got lost or misdirected on Mustard Island. Someone in Brunswick near […]
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Family thanks volunteers after son’s body found in Androscoggin River
DURHAM — For nearly three weeks, dozens of wardens, Maine Marine Patrol officers and volunteers have scoured the Androscoggin River for 5-year-old Valerio McFarland. On Monday, it took Christopher Lane, an L.L.Bean kayaking instructor and father of six, less than an hour to find the boy. Lane, 43, of Litchfield found Valerio’s body while kayaking […]