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Elwin J. Demchak

DURHAM — Elwin J. Demchak, 66, of Durham, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, Saturday, Sept. 16, at his home in Durham. He was born Oct. 10, 1950, the son of John and Alvis (Alexander) Demchak Sr. He graduated from Lisbon High School in 1968. Elwin worked in the construction and building field most of his life. […]

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Everett M. Quimby

GRAY — Everett Maxwell Quimby, 71, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Born to Maxwell and Edna Quimby on May 5, 1946, Everett was a graduate of Scarborough High School and worked for over fifty years in the construction industry. He was an active member of B.B.B.C in Gray and enjoyed […]

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William R. (Rick) Gayton Jr.

AUBURN — William R. (Rick) Gayton Jr. of Sabattus passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Hospice House in Auburn surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston on Feb. 3, 1959, a son of William and Beverly Katula Gayton Sr. Rick grew up and was educated in the Lisbon Falls schools. He […]

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A new walking surface

Under the supervision of the Maine Department of Transportation, a crew from T Buck Construction of Auburn jackhammers the crumbling concrete on the sidewalk of the bridge spanning the Little Androscoggin River in downtown Mechanic Falls on Tuesday afternoon. The sidewalk resurfacing work is one of many maintenance projects the state agency is doing this […]

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Building beds in Lewiston

Healthy Homeworks Bed Factory Director of Development Allie Smith explains how one of their beds is built during Tuesday night’s open house, which marked the first anniversary of the company based in the Pepperell Mill in Lewiston. Participants in the program work from 16 to 20 hours to make four beds. They get to keep […]

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Building beds in Lewiston

Healthy Homeworks Bed Factory Director of Development Allie Smith explains how one of their beds is built during Tuesday night’s open house, which marked the first anniversary of the company based in the Pepperell Mill in Lewiston. Participants in the program work from 16 to 20 hours to make four beds. They get to keep […]

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Advertiser/Sun Journal offices get facelift

NORWAY — The  Advertiser Democrat/Sun Journal buildings will soon look a bit more historic. Construction began Wednesday to remove the two-story, multi-window, dual-door entrance to the two buildings that were built in the mid-19th century. “We think the new entrance will conform better to the downtown look,” said Sun Media Group Vice President James Costello Jr., […]