LEWISTON — Robert “Bob” F. Poulin, 70, passed away Saturday, Feb. 17, at his home with his wife of 29 years, Helen, by his side. He was born May 7, 1947, in Brunswick, the son of the late Patrick and Jeannette (Gravel) Poulin. He started his accounting career working for the administrative office of the courts, […]
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Normand R. Caron
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — Normand R. Caron, 70, of Clifton Park, N.Y., passed away on Friday, Feb. 9. Born on Oct. 14, 1947, in Lewiston, he was the son of the late Albert and Marie Jeanne Caron. Normand graduated from Lewiston High School in 1965, and received his bachelor’s degree from Providence College. He spent his […]
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Robert W. Washburn Jr.
BATH — Robert W. Washburn Jr., 73, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Friday, Feb. 9, at Winship Green Nursing Home in Bath. He was born in Brunswick on Nov. 30, 1944, a son of the late Robert Sr. and Nolia (White) Washburn. Robert was educated in the Brunswick School Systems […]
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Moose hunting applications online only for 2018 season
AUGUSTA (AP) — The state of Maine is taking online applications for the upcoming moose hunting season. The state is only accepting online applications this year. Tens of thousands of people typically apply for a spot in Maine’s moose hunt, which takes place every fall. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife announced Tuesday […]
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William S. Pollard
MONMOUTH — William S. Pollard, 82, a resident of Monmouth, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 2, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born March 26, 1935 in Boston, the son of William S. Pollard Sr. and Brenda (Graham) Pollard. He was a 1953 graduate of Monmouth Academy. On May 6, 1977, […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Hidden outcomes of dwindling outdoorsmen
When it comes to Maine’s fabled outdoor heritage, you don’t have to be a social scientist or a statistician to sense what is going on. Changing times are leaving a mark on our culture in countless ways. If you visit a few rod and gun clubs around the state, a common theme shows itself: a […]
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Richard E. Nason
AUBURN — Richard E. Nason, 88, of Minot passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 28, at the Hospice House in Auburn with his loving family at his side following a short illness. He was born in Auburn on Aug. 6, 1929, a son of the late John and Gladys (Parker) Nason. He grew up in the […]
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Maine officials finding 68 percent fewer winter ticks on moose herd
AUGUSTA — Maine wildlife biologists are encouraged by recent data showing a significant decrease in winter ticks on moose, leading to optimism that the number of hunting permits in 2018 will be similar to last year’s total. State Wildlife Division Director Judy Camuso said winter-tick checks on moose captured by biologists three weeks ago found […]
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Lawmakers back bill to ease prohibition on money being part of moose permit swaps
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are considering relaxing a prohibition on money changing hands when hunters legally swap permits in Maine’s competitive and tightly regulated moose hunt. Since 2015, hunters who were successful during the state’s moose lottery have been allowed to exchange permits but could not offer each other money or any other form of compensation. […]
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Dennis R. Litalien
AUBURN — Dennis R. Litalien, 60, of Lisbon Falls passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Hospice House in Auburn surrounded by his loving family following a courageous and aggressive battle with a Glioblastoma. He was born on Oct. 5, 1957, in Rumford, a son of George and Anita (Chaisson) Litalien. He grew up in […]