LEEDS — Having a tough time putting good food on the table? Become a member of the Rural Community Action Ministry’s Gardening Services. Create your own garden, grow fresh vegetables, eat healthy. The program is open to any who are income eligible or elderly or disabled, a beginner or experienced gardener and who live in […]
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Shirley L. Jordan
LEEDS — Shirley L. Jordan, 70, of 23 Jordan Drive, Leeds, died at her home on Friday, April 20, following a long illness. She was born in Lisbon, Jan. 12, 1942, the daughter of Kenneth and Georgia Daniels Merrill Sr. Educated in area schools, she was a graduate of Lisbon High School, Class of 1960, […]
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J. Zayszly: Cuts hurt most vulnerable
My husband and I are guardians of our sister-in-law/sister. She resides in a John F. Murphy home in Lewiston. She has the mental capabilities of a 2-year-old and the physical dexterity of an 18-month-old. She needs supervision 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Maine Legislature, in its infinite wisdom, has made cuts […]
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Charles Dingman: Nothing fictional about dental access problem
As the Maine Legislature approaches the end of its annual session, the problem of access to dental care remains unsolved. When lawmakers return to Augusta next year, this should be one of the top items on their “to do” list. Why? Consider the disturbing reality. A 2011 poll revealed that three out of 10 Mainers […]
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Briefly
Scrapbook Day at Lisbon High LISBON FALLS — Lisbon High School Athletic Boosters will sponsor a scrap-booking event from 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Lisbon High School cafeteria, Route 196. As part of National Scrapbook Day, participants are invited to join to work on scrapbooks or just organize their photos. Registration […]
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Military notes
Air Force Airman Jesse R. Pelletier graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Travis Poulin-Adams, 22, transient, theft, 11:30 p.m. Saturday on Bartlett Street. * Alexis Hamann, 22, of 54 Rosedale St. No. 2, domestic violence assault, 2:10 p.m. Sunday at that address. * Rene Emile Cloutier, 35, of 51 Pierce St. No. 1, criminal trespass and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 1 […]
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D. McNally: Protecting our rights
Everyone has heard of the super PACs that are not only backing candidates but buying them. They are not new to this year’s elections, but were silently active for many years. In 2010, Karl Rove’s super PAC from Virginia spent $400,000 to unseat five state senators in Maine, one of whom was John Nutting. PAC […]
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Giguere — Pettengill
Kristal Giguere and Trevor Pettengill SABATTUS — Dale and Annette Giguere of Sabattus are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kristal Giguere, to Trevor Pettengill, son of Brody and Kimberly Pettengill of Leeds. Miss Giguere is a 2006 graduate of Oak Hill High School and a 2011 graduate of Husson University with a bachelor’s degree […]
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Leeds Democrats to meet in April
LEEDS — The Leeds Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m. April 2 in the town hall meeting room. The agenda includes discussion of a candidates’ night to be held in the near future. Anyone who wishes to participate, please email the committee at: LeedsDemsComm@gmx.com.