DEAR ABBY: I have an issue with my father and don’t know where to turn. Dad is in his early 80s and — aside from poor eyesight — he’s in good health. I’m concerned because he has developed an unusual habit. He likes to look through the dumpsters behind the grocery store. Initially he told […]
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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 […]
Open auditions set for two Rangeley theater productions
RANGELEY – The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is holding open auditions from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 25, for its two productions, “Guys and Dolls” and “Wedding Belles.” The auditions will be held at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. All are invited to this call for singers, actors and […]
Funeral notices for Thursday, March 16, 2017
BELANGER — Carmelle, 96, of Auburn died Friday, March 10. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a liturgy of the word service in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association of Maine, […]
Readers seek input on printers and classic cars
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a person who could fix my HP Officejet PRO 8500. When I print a document or photograph there is a skip every other inch. The feed roller also needs to be replaced. Is there anyone out there who could fix this for me? I may need to replace […]
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, […]
Family events on tap at Turner Library
TURNER — At the Turner Public Library, books are just the beginning of what the community can tap into, with two free, family events offered in mid-March. The library will offer its first Game Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18. A variety of cooperative and competitive games will be available to […]
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 […]