AUBURN — What creates demand for certain antiques, and why does demand and value decline for others? Daniel Buck Soules will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, about “Unique Antiques” at the next meeting of the Androscoggin Historical Society at the Society’s headquarters on the third floor of the County Building, 2 Turner St. These […]
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Elaine Chenard
AUBURN — Elaine Chenard, beloved educator, friend and dear family member, died June 18, 2018, at The Hospice House in Auburn. Elaine was born Oct. 11,1938, to Evariste and Rose Alma (Filteau) Chenard. Her mother died when she was a baby and her father later married Rose Aimee Filteau. “Miss Chenard” spent her entire educational career […]
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Vintiques of Maine ‘always, always, always’ looking for the unique
NORWAY – Eric White of South Paris said that he has always had a fascination with antiques, vintage collectibles and reselling items, a hobby that has evolved over the years into Vintiques of Maine, a Main Street business that sells an assortment of vintage wares, antiques, and oddities, many of which are one-of-a-kind. “My parents […]
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Terry D. Smith
LEWISTON — On Friday, Jan. 19, the world said goodbye to Terry D. Smith. It’s all about the “dash.” Terry lived his dash to the fullest and gave so much to so many along the way. Terry was with family and his partner, Tony Labbe, when he passed after struggling with health issues for some time. […]
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Art, antique appraisals at Lovell Historical Society summer fair
LOVELL — Bruce A. Buxton of Portland will appraise fine art and antiques for the Lovell Historical Society from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Kimball-Stanford House, Route 5, during the society’s summer fair. Buxton, whose name may be familiar to those who watch “Antiques Roadshow,” has a wide base of knowledge through […]
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Face Time: Dale Farrar — buying and selling history
Dale Farrar has admired antiques and old things since he was a child. There were treasure troves of old items and antiques that sparked his interest at his grandparents’ farmhouses. He dreamed of traveling when he looked over maps in an old atlas. He learned that something considered ugly to some people could be valuable […]
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Texas Hold Em’ poker PARIS — The AMVETS’s monthly Texas Hold Em’ poker tournaments are held at 6 p.m. on the first Friday of the month, at the VFW Hall at 58 East Main St. Next Tournament will be Friday, April 7. The doors and the kitchen will open at 5 p.m. There will be a […]
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Reader seeks antique doll repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping that you or your readers can help me find someone who repairs china/bisque and leather antique dolls. I have one that was given to me by my great-grandmother that is ready to be passed on and she needs some work done to get her ready for her new home. […]
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The Leeds Historical Society asks 'what’s that thingamajig?'
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society, along with Lew Alessio, will present an afternoon of mysterious and amusing antiques on Sunday, March 26. People are asked to bring along items that old-timers would easily recognize, but which today’s generations might look at and say, “What in tarnation IS that?” Alessio will help the group guess […]
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Clinton man sentenced for stealing antiques worth $117,000
AUGUSTA (AP) — A Clinton man has been sentenced to five years in prison for a series of offenses, including the theft of more than $100,000 worth of goods from a Benton antiques dealer. Peter Corson on Tuesday was ordered to serve 18 months of his sentence with the remainder suspended, and two years of […]