RUMFORD — Ernest A. Holtzman Sr., 92, died peacefully Friday, March 31, at his residence in Rumford, with his grandchildren by his side. Born in Scranton, Pa., on Nov. 30, 1924, he was the son of Adam and Helen (Czapla) Loyewski. He attended Trucksville High School. His father died when he was 2 years old […]
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St. Matthew's Church offers free seminar for those in military
LISBON — The Rev. Dr. Frederick H. Giese will give a free seminar, “The Soldier in Scripture,” from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 25, at St. Matthew’s Church, 496 Lisbon St., Route 196. Giese supports the vibrant ministry of St. Matthew’s as pastoral assistant, where he preaches monthly, leads the Thursday night bible study, Men […]
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Maine artist says his painting of Arleigh Burke missing from Navy ship
LOVELL (AP) — A Maine artist who created a portrait of the late Adm. Arleigh Burke says the painting is AWOL. Roger Williams of Lovell wants to know that happened to the painting he donated 25 years ago when a guided-missile destroyer bearing the Navy hero’s name was commissioned. Williams told WCSH-TV (http://on.wcsh6.com/2irpFzZa ) that […]
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Howard Albert Staples
1924 – 2016 PORTLAND — Howard Albert Staples, 91, of Gray passed away on Thursday, April 7, while at Maine Medical Center. Howard was born in Skowhegan on June 29, 1924. He grew up in Berwick and South Paris, before moving to Portland. Howard graduated from Deering High School and, after graduation, immediately enlisted in […]
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Allyre ‘Al’ L. Jean
1940 – 2016 TURNER — Allyre “Al” L. Jean, 75, of Turner died at his residence on Tuesday, March 29. He was born on Dec. 28, 1940, in Coburn Gore, the son of Leon and Rose Alma (Vielleux) Jean. After high school, Al served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the […]
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U.S. Navy won’t have electric guns installed at BIW
BATH — The Navy is still considering putting an electric-powered gun aboard a Maine-built destroyer, but the futuristic weapon would be installed after the ship is built, a top Navy officer said. The construction schedule is too far along to install an electromagnetic railgun aboard the Lyndon B. Johnson at Bath Iron Works, “but it’s […]
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Veterans signed ‘blank check,’ speaker tells Paris crowd
PARIS — Several hundred veterans, their families and friends gathered Wednesday morning for the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School to give thanks and honor military veterans. “They signed a blank check for this country for everything they had up to and including their lives,” AMVETS Post 777 Commander Ron Snow […]
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BIW to start early negotiations with union
BATH (AP) — With labor tensions high and criticism over constructions delays, Bath Iron Works is getting off to an early start on negotiating a new contract with the largest union at the shipyard. The Navy shipbuilder told Machinists Union Local S6 that it wants to negotiate contract changes by year’s end, instead of waiting […]
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Conrad B. Dan
LEWISTON — Funeral services honoring the life of Conrad B. Dan were held Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Ray officiating. Following a funeral procession to Gracelawn Memorial Park, the Rev. Ray recited graveside committal prayers. At the conclusion of services, the U.S. Navy Honor Detail […]
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Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Allen
1925 – 2015 AUBURN — Rudy Allen passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10. Born in Lewiston on July 15, 1925, he attended school in Durham and Auburn. Rudy enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 and proudly served on the USS Incredible 249 minesweeper and was honorably discharged in 1946. Rudy married Dorothy Lawrence in […]