Congratulations to Gary and Barbra Priest, of Rangeley and North Reading, MA, who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends at their camp in Rangeley. Gary grew up in Rangeley, graduated from Rangeley High School and University of Maine, served in the United States Army and had a career […]
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50th wedding anniversary: Michael and Lucinda Brakey of New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER — Michael and Lucinda (Peaco) Brakey of New Gloucester recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Caribbean cruise in March and a trip to Bar Harbor in June. They were married on June 2, 1974, at the First Congregational-Christian Church of New Gloucester by the Rev. William Grice. Mike and Cindy have […]
Robert and Lorraine Ducharme celebrate 72nd anniversary
Robert and Lorraine Ducharme of Lewiston recently gathered with their family and celebrated 72 years of marriage. The couple started their life together on Feb. 3, 1951. Over the last 72 years, the couple has been blessed with nine children, 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and a loving home health care aide. Robert, who […]
Hebert Construction celebrates 80 years as a multigenerational, family-run business
LEWISTON — Hebert Construction, a family-owned commercial construction contractor, us celebrating its 80th anniversary. As a new generation takes the helm, the company remains focused on the values and expertise that got it here, while keeping the door open for fresh perspectives. Hebert Construction started as a small carpentry company based in Lewiston, and over […]
Beth Israel synagogue celebrates 100 years in Bath
The congregation of Beth Israel held a centennial ceremony designed to mirror the celebration that was held when the synagogue opened in 1922, with a few COVID-19 adjustments.
Letourneaus celebrate 70th anniversary
Clarence and Irene Letourneau recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a celebration in their honor with 50 guest in attendance at Marcos Restaurant in Lewiston. The party was given by the couple’s eight children along with their spouses and the guests included the couple’s siblings, their grandchildren and a few close friends. A video […]
Family asks for cards for parents 70th anniversary
Unable to put together the big party they deserve, the couple’s children instead want to fill their home with anniversary cards.
Auburn couple celebrate golden anniversary
John and Suzanne (Bailey) Plourde of Auburn recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married at Pride’s Corner Church in Westbrook on July 10, 1971. John grew up in Van Buren and graduated from the University of Maine in Orono in 1968 with a degree in electrical engineering. Upon graduation, he was employed […]
Robert and Eleanor Herrick to celebrate 69th wedding anniversary
About 76 years ago on a school playground in Brunswick, a young boy named Robert Herrick shared his box of raisins with a pretty little girl named Eleanor Whitten. Robert thought Eleanor was pretty special as he loved his raisins. Who would have guessed that many years later, on Feb. 9, 1952, this little boy […]