As August draws to a close, much of the harvest is done. Chances are the green and yellow beans have been harvested and canned or frozen, wonderfully fresh salads are being served with most suppers, and the sweet corn is now finding its way into boiling water and the dinner plate with lots of dairy […]
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Thomas Francis D'Amboise
LOMA LINDA, Calif. — Thomas Francis D’Amboise, 59, of Palm Springs, CA passed on after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 12. He was born in Lewiston, Maine on May, 6, 1958. He attended St. Joseph’s School, St. Dominic’s Regional High School and graduated with a Business Administration degree from the University of Southern […]
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Jean M. Hooper
WEST GRAY — Jean M. Hooper, 81, of West Gray passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Windham on June 13, 1936, a daughter of the late Merle and Mildred (Morell) Foster. She attended local schools, graduating from Pennell Institute in Gray. She spent a […]
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Valerie Spence
SOUTH PARIS — Valerie Spence, 63, passed away peacefully at her home in South Paris on Aug. 3. She was born in Willimantic, Conn., to the late Ernest J. Tarckini and Johanna Opitiz. After graduating from high school, Valerie joined the U.S. Army, serving as a nurse during the Vietnam War. Always upbeat and positive, Valerie […]
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Hazel J. Raymond
OTISFIELD — Hazel J. Raymond, 97, of Otisfield passed away at her home on Monday, July 31, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Everett, Massachusetts, on March 16, 1920, the daughter of Hebert L. and Eva L. Miller. In her childhood years, she spent her summers in Waldoboro, where her […]
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Donald A. Campeau
LITCHFIELD — Donald A. Campeau, 79, of Bonita Springs, Fla., and formerly of Dresden, left this world unexpectedly on Friday, July 28. Donald was born in Lewiston, Maine on June 8, 1938, to the late O’Neil and Jeanette Campeau. He attended Lewiston schools and served in the U.S. Army, including a tour of duty in […]
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Magical Earth: Time for the wild berries and fruits to show their majesty
As we continue in deep summer, not only is my vegetable garden doing quite well, but I have discovered a great number of wild flowers and other plants that I either hadn’t noticed before or have suddenly appeared at the edge of what was once an open field. Sumac bushes/trees are particularly spectacular this year. […]
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Raymond J. Carver
SOUTH PARIS — Raymond J. “Scrammy” Carver, 87, of Mexico, died early Thursday morning, July 6, 2017 at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rumford on June 1, 1930, a son of Harry L. and Clyda (Barry) Carver. He attended local schools and later enlisted in […]
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Maynard H. Farrington
FARMINGTON — Maynard H. Farrington, 81, a resident of Jay, passed away Monday, June 12, at Franklin Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born May 24, 1936, in Dryden, the son of Harold and Dorothy (Williams) Farrington. Maynard graduated from Jay High School in 1954. On June 24, 1961, he married […]
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Magical earth: It’s not too late to get growing
While many people try to get their vegetable garden planted by Memorial Day, if any of you haven’t had a chance yet, it’s still not too late. Over the years, I have started many plants inside in March, but except for tomatoes and a few others, those started inside or direct seeded seem to produce […]