WALLOPS, Virginia — A Topsham and Brunswick native has been awarded 2016 Junior Sailor of the Quarter and Sailor of the Year titles, serving with Surface Combat Systems Center. Petty Officer Second Class Jeremy Rinebolt, an Information Systems Technician, is responsible for network administration, database management, and computer hardware and software implementation, with the command. […]
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‘Essentials of College Planning’ LEWISTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free workshops entitled “Essentials of College Planning” for adults 19 and older at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, March 15 and 29 at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way. FMI, register: 1-800-281-3703, meoc.maine.edu. Star Teachings of TEA TURNER — A community gathering of Star Teachings of TEA dedicated to practicing kindness will take […]
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Paper crafting fundraiser scheduled
LEWISTON — The Rev. Louis J. Fortier Council 106 will hold a paper crafting and scrapbooking day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Holy Family Church Hall, Sabattus St. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 106 with proceeds going to the Coats for Kids Fund. Corinne […]
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Independent investigation needed
I am very concerned about the ongoing disclosures of contact with the Russian government by members of the Donald Trump campaign and now in his administration. First, Gen. John Kelly and now Jeff Sessions, the Attorney General, have admitted to communication with members of the Russian government. Sessions lied, under oath, during his nomination process. […]
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Mark S. Haley
AUBURN — Mark S. Haley, 79, of Lewiston, went home to meet the Lord on Thursday, March 9, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice in Auburn. Mark was born in Farmington on March 5, 1938, the son of Stephen and Ruth Boulter Haley. He graduated from Farmington High School, where he […]
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Available trip packages listed
SABATTUS — Joline Bell is hosting the following upcoming trips for seniors and seniors-at-heart. All are welcome to attend. April 19 — Sugar party at Bellavance Sugar Shack in Lac Megantic, Quebec. Two seats left available. May 21 — Breakfast at Cracker Barrel in South Portland, continuing on to Boston at the Wang Theatre to […]
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Marcia R. Schroeder
RUMFORD — Marcia Ruth Plaag Schroeder, 90, of Grandview Estates in Mexico passed into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, March 5, at the Rumford Community Home after years of struggling with emphysema. She was born on April 8, 1926, in Trenton, N.J., to Frederick W. and Ella (Frese) Plaag. In March 1964, she […]
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SAD 52 Adult & Community Education courses discuss animals, sports training
TURNER — School Administrative District 52 Adult & Community Education has announced its upcoming classes for Winter/Spring 2017, including courses in arts, crafts, health and wellness, homesteading basics, career, finance and community offerings. Classes beginning the week of March 20 include: Space Planning for Living in Comfort: Participants will learn to create a comfortable living […]
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SeniorsPlus seeks volunteers
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Western Maine Agency on Aging, seeks volunteers for several of its programs. Volunteer opportunities include: Medicare advocate: Provides confidential assistance to individuals in understanding, reviewing options and choices with Medicare coverages. Experience in Microsoft Office products, Internet research and keyboarding skills required. Advocates must attend certification training program currently scheduled […]
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Earth Day Network Releases Teach-In Toolkits for Earth Day 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In preparation for Earth Day on April 22, Earth Day Network has launched five toolkits to encourage local leaders to engage their communities in environmental activism. In line with the theme for 2017, Environmental and Climate Literacy, teach-ins will be held simultaneously around the world. The toolkits include: • Earth Day Action […]