LISBON — There is an end in sight for the town’s computer software woes. The town is in the second year of a seven-year, $638,000 contract with Munis for software to run its operations, ranging from financial record keeping and business licensing to utility and tax billing. It s still not online.i Implementing the new […]
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Brian P. Cohenour
FALMOUTH — Brian P. Cohenour, 57, a resident of Falmouth, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 18, at his home. He was born May 17, 1961, in Beloit, Wis., the son of Louis Cohenour and Geraldine (Noel-Wardwell) Cohenour. He was a graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. Following graduation he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. […]
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Jerry O. Craw
LEWISTON — Jerry O. Craw, born in Lewiston on May 12, 1940, passed away Wednesday, April 18. He was the oldest of 13 kids born to Jesse and Anita Craw of New Auburn. Jerry joined the Navy at 17 and served in the Vietnam War. He went on to become an AKC chief petty officer. After […]
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Gilles P. Tardif
SARASOTA, Fla. — Gilles P. Tardif, 83, died peacefully after a short illness Tuesday, Feb. 20, with his wife, Terry Saunders Tardif, by his side at their winter home in Sarasota, Fla. They spent summers at the family home in Freeport. Gilles was born Oct. 18, 1934, to Wilfred and Eva (Dumont) Tardif in Lewiston. He […]
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John P. Buteau
AUBURN — John P. Buteau, 67, of Mechanic Falls, died early Saturday morning at the Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston, January 1, 1950, a son of Joseph and Laurette Turcotte Buteau and he graduated from Lewiston High School. In his younger years he worked in the paving industry before […]
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Geraldine I. "Red" Ross
LIVERMORE FALLS – Geraldine I. “Red” Ross, 80, of Church Street, Livermore Falls, died early Thursday evening at her home after losing her battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 30, 1937, in Chisholm, a daughter of Francis and Jeanne (Doiron) Ouellette and received her education at St. Rose School and Jay High School. From 1961-1983, […]
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Federal government spends billions on outdated computers
WASHINGTON — The government is squandering its technology budget maintaining museum-ready computer systems in critical areas from nuclear weapons to Social Security. They’re still using floppy disks at the Pentagon. In a report released Wednesday, nonpartisan congressional investigators found that about three-fourths of the $80 billion budget goes to keep aging technology running, and the […]