BOSTON — Marilla Rose Feldman daughter of Samuel Feldman and Shioka Kudo, died shortly after birth in a Boston hospital, Jan. 4. In addition to her parents of Watertown, Mass., she is survived by her identical twin sister, Maya Rachel Feldman; her paternal grandparents, Michael and Mary Beth Feldman of Bowdoin; her maternal grandparents, Makoto […]
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World-class singers will give concert at Bowdoin
BRUNSWICK — The Spacious Vision Song Project will present a program of songs and arias for the New Year on Friday, Jan. 4, at the Bowdoin College Chapel. Internationally acclaimed singers Barbara Kilduff and Gerald Seminatore will be joined by pianist Brian Moll for a festive program of songs and arias by Bach, Benjamin Britten, George […]
Bowdoin professor will lead discussion at library
WINTHROP — Bowdoin Professor Kristen Ghodsee, whose new book, “Lost in Transition” examines post-communism life in Eastern Europe, will lead a cultural studies discussion on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Bailey Public Library. Ghodsee, who earned her Ph.D. at UC Berkeley, will lead a discussion on the gendered effects of the economic transition from communism to capitalism and the ethnographic […]
John D. Wheaton
1936 – 2012 LEWISTON — John Dennis Wheaton, 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Lewiston. John was born in Biddeford, on Sept. 22, 1936, to the late Frank and Caroline (Cyr) Wheaton. John grew up in Saco and attended Thornton Academy, where he was an accomplished student athlete. He was the vice president of his class, lettered […]
3 teens charged with Bowdoin burglary
BOWDOIN (AP) — Three teenagers have been charged in connection with the burglary of $20,000 worth of jewelry and cash from a Bowdoin home. The burglary was reported Dec. 1. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department has issued summonses for 19-year-old Eric Napoleon of Bowdoin, and two 17-year-old boys, one from Bowdoin and one from Bowdoinham. […]
College roundup: Bowdoin knocks off Colby
Men’s basketball BRUNSWICK — Keegan Pieri scored 22 points to lead the Bowdoin College to a 64-58 win over Colby on Friday night, one day after defeating its other CBB rival, Bates. Bryan Hurley pitched in 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Bowdoin (5-2). Sam Wilson scored 17 points off the bench to […]
Women’s College Basketball: Bobcats hold off Polar Bears
LEWISTON — Bates had the antidote for Kirsten Prue’s dead-eye long range shooting Thursday night. It was a perfect mix of attacking the hoop, some timely long bombs of its own, and some Iron Woman efforts from its starters. Allie Beaulieu played the entire 40 minutes recorded a double-double, 22 points and 10 rebounds, to […]
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Membership free for vets AUBURN — Post 31 of the Franco American War Veterans is now offering a free first year membership to all military service veterans. A copy of the separation papers (DD214) will be needed. For an application, call adjutant Bob Levesque at 577-2429 or commander Willie Danforth at 689-7589 or 777-4759. Marine […]
Girls’ hockey: Landry scores seven goals in Red Hornets’ 9-1 victory
FALMOUTH — Taylor Landry had no problem finding the open net, scoring seven goals, as Leavitt/EL floored Falmouth with a 9-1 victory in a girls’ hockey opener Saturday. Falmouth got on the board first when Martina St. Angelo scored on an unassisted goal. But the Red Hornets answered with two goals in that first period. […]
Students honored for achievements
CINCINNATI — Catherine Blais of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. She also achieved dean’s list recognition for the summer quarter 2011-12. SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Two area students were recently named orientation team leaders at Susquehanna University. Natasha Johnson of Poland, Maine, […]