RUMFORD — Dianne Lake, 70, died Friday, March 10, at the Rumford Hospital. She was a resident of Royal Avenue in Rumford. Born in Halmetter, N.J., on Oct. 5, 1946, she was a daughter of Wanda Rose. She attended schools on Halmetter, N.J. Dianne worked at Johnson and Johnson as an executive director in the […]
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Funeral notices for Saturday, March 11, 2017
AUSTIN — Donald R., 90, of Brunswick passed away Monday, March 8. At Donald’s request, services will remain private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. A service of Crosman Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, […]
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Slattery speaks to River Valley Rotary
RUMFORD — Robert Slattery, the new vice president of operations at the Rumford Community Hospital, was guest speaker at the River Valley Rotary Club Runner fellowship luncheon held March 6. Slattery spoke about his education experience and employment history and how he came to Rumford. Previously, he led Integrated Solutions Health Network with more than […]
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George K. Haines
NORWAY — George K. Haines passed away Wednesday, March 8, at Stephens Memorial Hospital, at the age of 74. He was born in the family home in East Bethel on Sept. 8, 1942, to James and Agnes Haines. He grew up on the family dairy farm and attended local schools. After graduating from Gould Academy […]
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Whoopie Pie of the Future student art contest announced
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine State Museum, Center Theatre, and Maine Whoopie Pie Festival have announced that they are joining forces to sponsor the Whoopie Pie of the Future student art contest. The contest, which is open to fifth- through 12th-graders from Maine, asks students to envision “What will the Whoopie Pie look like in 2117?” One […]
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Peter Garrett to address L-A Rotary March 23
LEWISTON — Hydrogeologist Peter Garrett will be the featured guest speaker of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Thursday, March 23, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St. Garrett has lived in Maine half his life, though he doesn’t sound like it (he’s British). An earth scientist by training and a hydrogeologist by […]
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Readers wonder about home remedies and pharmaceuticals
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping that someone has a good old-fashioned home remedy to remove plantar warts on the foot. I can’t afford the cost of the doctor. — No name, Farmington. ANSWER: Sun Spots recommends speaking to a medical professional about health concerns. Most insurance providers have a 24-hour nurse hotline for questions […]
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Pisces: Follow the rules and avoid trouble
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Davis, 24; Thora Birch, 35; Johnny Knoxville, 46; Terrence Howard, 48. Happy Birthday: Listen carefully and ease into any situation with an open mind and a reasonable response. Gather information and consider every angle before you make a decision. Don’t rush into anything that doesn’t feel quite right. Emotional […]
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Oxygen monitor for Roxbury Pond arrives
ANDOVER — Andover’s librarian, Janet Farrington, and her friend, Hazel Wightman, were key cheerleaders and supportive advisers for a fundraising campaign spearheaded by local lake water quality volunteer monitors Ross and Christine Swain. The Swains are volunteers for the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program and track water quality indicators at Roxbury Pond, also known as […]