LEWISTON — Eva M. Lebel, 84, of Auburn peacefully passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Auburn on the family farm Aug. 1, 1934, a daughter of the late Pierre and Angelina (Bosse) Caron. She grew up in the Auburn area and attended local schools there. She was a graduate […]
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What the grieving mother orca tells us about how animals experience death
For many weeks, news of a mother orca carrying her dead infant through the icy waters of the Salish Sea captured the attention of many around the world. Keeping the infant afloat as best she could, the orca, named Tahlequah, also known as J35 by scientists, persisted for 17 days, before finally dropping the dead […]
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George T. Affleck
LEWISTON — George T. Affleck, age 59, of Sumner, Maine, died Friday, June 8, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was born May 7, 1959, in Beaufort, South Carolina, to William R. “Bill” and Marilyn Ewing Affleck. He was a 1977 graduate of Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, and a 1982 graduate of […]
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Irma Janosco
LEWISTON — Irma L. Janosco 85, a longtime resident of Sabattus, died peacefully with her loving family at her side Thursday, July 12, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion. She was born in Lewiston on Oct. 12, 1932, a daughter of the late F. John and Irma (Francis) Sparks. She was educated in local schools and graduated […]
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Clifford Joseph Levesque
WEST GARDINER — Clifford Joseph Levesque, age 85, died June 16, 2018, at his home, surrounded by family. Clifford is survived by his wife, Cecile, of West Gardiner; his son, Paul; his son, Gary “Hohon”; his daughter, Jane (Carl); his daughter, Debra; his son, Leo (Jeannine); his daughter-in-law, Kathy; his 11 grandchildren; his 22 great-grandchildren; and […]
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Four-footed hurricane victims get help from RPC
RINCON, Puerto Rico — On Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at 6:15 a.m., Hurricane Maria made landfall just south of Yabucoa Harbor in Puerto Rico. What happened was in the news worldwide. The island was devastated. People were and still are without power, drinking water, medical care, food, shelter. Since then, news reports continue to share the progress, […]
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Pearle A. Weston
MEXICO — Mrs. Pearle A. Weston, 77, died Saturday, June 2, at her residence in Mexico. Born in Sugarhill, N.H., April 17, 1941, she was a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Byron) Greene. Pearle attended Dixfield schools and worked at Decoster’s, Diamond Match and as a CNA at the Dixfield Nursing Home. She loved fishing, playing […]
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Lewiston shelter denies it is euthanizing more dogs
LEWISTON — A former employee of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society set off a social media firestorm this week by claiming the shelter has doubled the number of dogs it deems so aggressive they must be killed. Amanda Kimball, one of three animal care team leaders at the shelter until she was fired recently, said […]
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What is the rainbow bridge and why do we think dead pets cross it?
If you’ve lost a pet, chances are you’ve heard of the Rainbow Bridge. This bridge is a mythical overpass said to connect heaven and Earth — and, more to the point, a spot where grieving pet owners reunite for good with their departed furry friends. It is a poem, origins disputed, that launched the pet […]
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Petting hospital
In this May 1, photo, Kara Haynes, 11, of Massillon, a patient at Akron Children’s Hospital, pets miniature horse Willie Nelson as he is handled by Victory Gallop volunteer Toril Simon, center, and Kim Gustely, Victory Gallop cofounder and co-director, as Willie makes his debut with patients at Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio. (Karen […]