RINCON, Puerto Rico — On Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at 6:15 a.m., Hurricane Maria made landfall just south of Yabucoa Harbor in Puerto Rico. What happened was in the news worldwide. The island was devastated. People were and still are without power, drinking water, medical care, food, shelter. Since then, news reports continue to share the progress, […]
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Pearle A. Weston
MEXICO — Mrs. Pearle A. Weston, 77, died Saturday, June 2, at her residence in Mexico. Born in Sugarhill, N.H., April 17, 1941, she was a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Byron) Greene. Pearle attended Dixfield schools and worked at Decoster’s, Diamond Match and as a CNA at the Dixfield Nursing Home. She loved fishing, playing […]
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Lewiston shelter denies it is euthanizing more dogs
LEWISTON — A former employee of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society set off a social media firestorm this week by claiming the shelter has doubled the number of dogs it deems so aggressive they must be killed. Amanda Kimball, one of three animal care team leaders at the shelter until she was fired recently, said […]
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What is the rainbow bridge and why do we think dead pets cross it?
If you’ve lost a pet, chances are you’ve heard of the Rainbow Bridge. This bridge is a mythical overpass said to connect heaven and Earth — and, more to the point, a spot where grieving pet owners reunite for good with their departed furry friends. It is a poem, origins disputed, that launched the pet […]
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Petting hospital
In this May 1, photo, Kara Haynes, 11, of Massillon, a patient at Akron Children’s Hospital, pets miniature horse Willie Nelson as he is handled by Victory Gallop volunteer Toril Simon, center, and Kim Gustely, Victory Gallop cofounder and co-director, as Willie makes his debut with patients at Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio. (Karen […]
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Russell W. Worcester
DIXFIELD — It is with great sadness that the family of Russell V. Worcester of Dixfield, announces his passing on Friday, May 4, after a long illness, at the age of 85 years. Russell will be lovingly remembered by his wife of nearly 59 years, Carrie, and his children, Lisa, Todd (Tammy), and Andrew (Kristina), and […]
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Jack E. Lasko
AUBURN — Jack E. Lasko, 79, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, March 15, at the Hospice House with his children by his side. Jack was born in Fairmont, W. Va., on May 7, 1938, to George and Helen Lasko. He proudly served our country aboard the USS Saratoga aircraft carrier from 1955 to 1959. Jack was […]
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Ann Marie Emmi-Hardy
ROCHESTER, N.H. — Ann Marie Emmi-Hardy, 66, passed away Monday, March 5, at Colonial Hill Center in Rochester, N.H., after a courageous battle with ALS. Born April 13, 1951, she was the daughter of Anthony and Adrienne Emmi. She attended local schools in Lewiston and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1969. Ann worked for 36 […]
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Gail E. LaBelle
AUBURN — Gail E. LaBelle, 63, of Lewiston, passed away following a long illness on Saturday, Feb. 24, at The Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn. She was born in Biddeford on Aug. 12, 1954, the daughter of the late John and Monique (Gosselin) Sklillings. She attended school in various parts of the nation, graduating from Scarborough […]
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John V. Wiken III
RUMFORD — John V. Wiken III, 75, of Peru passed away suddenly Feb. 22, 2018. He was born in Dixfield, Maine, with his twin sister, Jeanne, to John V. Wiken Jr. and Nellie Tutlis Wiken. He graduated from Stephens High School and attended Wentworth Institute. John worked as a bridge inspector for the state of Maine. […]