Borrowing e-books LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library will offer two Saturday workshops covering the process of borrowing e-books from the library collection. The first session on Jan. 12 will be for Kindle users and the second session on Jan. 19 will be aimed at all other devices including iPads, Nooks, mobile phones, tablets and […]
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Rita J. Gastonguay
LEWISTON — Rita J. (Parent) Gastonguay, 91, of Monmouth died Dec. 31, at Montello Commons surrounded by her adopted, lifelong family friends, Maurice and Claudette Nadeau. She was born in Lewiston, June 9, 1921, the daughter of Isidore and Angelina “Lina” (Potvin) Parent and she attended schools in Lewiston. She worked at the Continental Mill […]
Robert B. Ferracci
AUBURN — Robert B. Ferracci, 86, of Karen Avenue, Monmouth, died Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Androscoggin Hospice House. He was born in Lewiston, Oct. 1, 1926, the son of the late William and Gabrielle (Martin) Ferracci. He married Dora Ott, Dec. 21, 1945. Prior to retirement, Mr. Ferracci had been employed at the Androscoggin […]
Girls’ basketball: Mustangs ground Falcons
MONMOUTH — Paced by a stifling defense and scrappy play on the boards, the Monmouth girls shot out to an early lead Saturday, weathered a mid-game swoon and finished strong to remain unbeaten in Mountain Valley Conference play. Kylie Kemp overcame early foul trouble to lead all scorers with 16 points and added 10 rebounds, […]
Melanie D. Higgins
LEWISTON — Melanie D. Higgins, 63, formerly of Wales, passed away Friday, Dec. 14, at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born in Hartford, Conn., Oct. 12, 1949, to Charles and Mildred (Jewell) Parkin. She grew up and attended schools in Wales and Monmouth and was a graduate of Monmouth Academy in 1968. She worked […]
One ticket was all it took
MONMOUTH — Kendra Newton from Sumner filled out only one “Summer Flowers” raffle ticket for the Monmouth Garden Club quilt at the annual May Faire on May 19 in Monmouth. After purchasing a homegrown perennial for herself, she stopped at the MGC information table and bought one ticket. Pamela Mulliken, president of MGC, notified Newton […]
Boys’ Basketball: Monmouth ices Hall-Dale, grabs first win in stunning fashion
MONMOUTH — When you show up at the ballpark in the spring, you never know if it’s the day you’re going to see a no-hitter, a triple play or some other rarity. Translate that to a toasty building in winter, and who knows? You might see a boys’ basketball team shut out its opponent for […]
Dean C. DeMoulpied
LEWISTON — Dean C. DeMoulpied, 92, of Montello Heights, died peacefully Saturday, Dec. 8. Mr. DeMoulpied lived in Wethersfield, Conn., for 30 years and then in Old Lyme, Conn., with his first wife, Emeline (Sissy). With his second wife, Virginia, he lived in Warren, Brimfield, then Ware, Mass. He was an avid golfer, a member […]
Monmouth boys’ basketball
Coach: Lucas Turner (fourth year) Last year’s record: 3-15 Returning players: Seniors — Drew McFarren (6-4 forward), Billy Cummings (5-9 guard), Devin West (5-9 guard), Chris Armstrong (5-8 guard), Cody Gallagher (5-11 guard); Juniors — Brandon Goff (6-1 forward), Marcques Houston (6-3 junior), Brett Wilson (6-1 guard), D.J. McHugh (5-6 guard); Sophomore — Kasey Smith […]