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Joanne F. Couturier Nemeth

FARMINGTON — Joanne Florence Couturier Nemeth, “Anne,” 63, of Chesterville, died unexpectedly of natural causes in the ER Department of Franklin Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 12. She was born March 3, 1954, in Montclair, N.J., a daughter of Thomas Payne and Joanne M. (Jameson) LeBosquet Jr. She was a graduate of Winnacunnet High School […]

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George B. Gionet

RUMFORD — George B. Gionet, 82, of Hanover passed away Tuesday, March 14, at Rumford Hospital. George was born in Lewiston on Dec. 26, 1934, the only son of the late Prosper and Theresa (Linehan) Gionet. He was educated in Lewiston schools and was a graduate of Lewiston High School, Class of 1953. After graduation, […]

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Cuomo's plan won't end poverty in Brooklyn

Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to spend $1.4 billion of New York’s resources to solve the persistent problem of poverty in central Brooklyn. If he wins legislative approval, Cuomo, a Democrat, intends to spend the money on affordable housing, job training, anti-violence programs, recreational space, even obesity. Some cynics suggest the proposal is targeted at boosting […]