AUBURN — Jennifer McGaughey, 61, passed away peacefully at her Auburn home Wednesday morning, July 18, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born Dec. 19, 1956, in Canton, Ohio, to the late James and Betty (Criswell) Cowgill. Previously living in Philadelphia for 30 years, she moved to Maine in 2012. Jennifer had years […]
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Phyllis M. Knox
PORTLAND — Phyllis M. Knox, 90, of Peru, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 23, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born in Peru, May 23, 1927, a daughter of Wilbur and Marguerite (Babb) Hussey, and was a 1945 graduate of Stephens High School. On Oct. 24, 1947, she married Warren Knox in Peru. He passed […]
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Prayer journey offering retreat without travel
LEWISTON — An open invitation for Christians to experience a 10-week prayer journey is being offered by Sister Marie May Lausier, a Catholic nun who specializes in spiritual teaching. Weekly meetings of prayer journey participants will be held Wednesday evenings beginning March 1. The format allows people who cannot go away for a retreat to […]
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Irene Roy
LEWISTON — Irene (Daigneault) Roy, 84, of Lewiston was welcomed into the presence of her Savior on Sunday, Jan. 31, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Irene was a devout Christian and enjoyed music ministry. She was known for her unwavering faith, love of family and her great sense of style. Irene received great care […]
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Jesus Party marks its 20th year
LEWISTON — There was no question Friday night where the biggest party was in Lewiston — The Jesus Party was, as the children say, going off. By 6 p.m., the party on Bates Street was going full blast. Two dozen children were jumping up and down, waving their hands and singing at the top of […]
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T. Fallon: Faith can reduce anxiety
I would like to relate to the Sun Journal article of Jan. 7, “Meditation may reduce anxiety and depression.” I would state that faith in God and Jesus Christ can also reduce anxiety and depression. I would state regular participation in church services can reduce anxiety and depression. I am not an exemplary Christian. I […]