ROCKPORT — Alice S Keene, 86, a former resident of Leeds and Jefferson, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 7, at Sussman Hospice House in Rockport, with her loving family by her side. She was born on Dec. 16, 1931, the daughter of Albert E. Seymour and Marie (Dumont) Seymour. Alice attended school in Old Town […]
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Man accused of driving toward kids in Kingfield
FARMINGTON — A Salem Township man remained jailed Friday, accused of driving down an embankment toward children who had thrown his protest signs into the Carrabassett River in Kingfield, according to law enforcement officials. James O’Brien, 68, was arrested Thursday on misdemeanor charges of violation of condition of release, reckless conduct, criminal mischief and driving […]
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Opportunity Alliance seeks volunteers
The Opportunity Alliance has openings for Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Volunteers in Cumberland, York and Oxford counties. Those who are 55 or older and want to make a difference in the lives of others while having a great time and earning a little extra money may have what it takes to be a volunteer. […]
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Lorraine Bellavance
AUBURN — Lorraine M. Bellavance (neé Metayer) of Auburn died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, July 7, at The Chapman House, where she had been a resident for three years. She was 84. She was born in Lewiston on June 28, 1934, daughter of Norman and Gertrude Metayer. Lorraine is a graduate of Lewiston High School […]
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Lynda Flagg
AUBURN — Lynda Ford Bradbury Flagg passed away peacefully July 7 at The Hospice House of Androscoggin, with her family by her side. Lynda was born Oct. 25, 1942, in Farmington, the daughter of Carroll Ford and Bernice Hanson Flagg. She enjoyed crafting, cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren, who were her pride […]
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Neva P. Hall
AUBURN — Neva P. (Towle) Hall, 95, of Rumford and formerly of Turner passed away peacefully Thursday, July 5, in Auburn, with her children by her side. She lived a good life, even living by herself until this past February, when her health started to decline. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.
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Training offered for volunteer advocates for children
AUGUSTA — The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates Program will hold free training for volunteer advocates Aug. 14 to 17 in the Augusta area. Attendees will learn about all aspects of child advocacy work in order to be certified as a volunteer guardian in Maine District Courts. Court appointed special advocates are community volunteers appointed to […]
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Melania Trump visits migrant children at Texas detention center
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Melania Trump made an unannounced visit to a Texas facility Thursday, talking with children and staff as she got a first-hand look at some of the migrant children sent there by the U.S. government after their families entered the country illegally. The first lady’s stop at Upbring New Hope Children’s Center […]
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Trump, GOP to huddle as outrage builds over border policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill frantically searched on Tuesday for ways to end the administration’s policy of separating families after illegal border crossings, ahead of a visit from President Donald Trump to discuss broader immigration legislation. Top conservatives, including key Trump allies, announced they were introducing bills to stop the practice amid a […]
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Family separation policy starts dividing Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a rising tide of outrage from Democrats and some Republicans over the forced separation of migrant children and parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, President Donald Trump dug in Monday, again falsely blaming Democrats in the escalating political crisis. Democrats have turned up the pressure over the policy, and some Republicans have […]