SCARBOROUGH — Richard (Dick) Ray, 80, of Scarborough, formerly of Harpswell and Winthrop, died Wednesday morning, September 20, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a long period of failing health. He was born in Lewiston on Jan. 19, 1937, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd R. Ray of Auburn. Dick […]
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Greta M. Paradis
AUBURN — Greta M. Paradis, 91, passed in peace on Saturday, Sept. 16. Greta was born in Guerrette. Her interests included fishing, hunting, sewing, cooking, bingo and playing cards. She simply enjoyed her time with her family and friends. She may have been tiny and frail, but she sure enjoyed her side trips to the […]
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Merton C. Parlin
MADISON — Merton Cyrus Parlin, 82, of Anson passed away on Monday, Sept. 11, in Madison. He was the only son of Cyrus Parlin and Marjorie Tibbetts Parlin. He was born on Aug. 26 1935, he attended school in Anson and graduated from Anson Academy in 1954. After high school he enlisted in the United States […]
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Michael L. Ray
BOSTON — Michael L. Ray, 46, a resident of Greene, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston on June 13, 1971, the son of Vern H. Ray and Evelyn A. (Bachelder) Ray. Michael was a 1989 graduate of Leavitt Area […]
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Don J. Scribner
SOUTH PARIS — Don J. Scribner, 59, of South Paris, passed away peacefully at his daughter and son-in-law’s home on Sunday, Sept. 3, with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer. Don was born on Oct. 31, 1957, to Leslie and Kathleen Scribner. He was one of nine children. He attended […]
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New law bans lead fishing tackle to protect loons
AUGUSTA (AP) — A new Maine law bans lead fishing tackle in hopes of protecting loons. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says keeping lead fishing weights out of Maine waters will better the birds’ survival and spur population growth across the Northeast. Ingesting lead fishing tackle is the leading cause of death for […]
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Everett M. Quimby
GRAY — Everett Maxwell Quimby, 71, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Born to Maxwell and Edna Quimby on May 5, 1946, Everett was a graduate of Scarborough High School and worked for over fifty years in the construction industry. He was an active member of B.B.B.C in Gray and enjoyed […]
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Shirley E. Staples
BRUNSWICK — Shirley (Enman) Staples, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 2, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. She was born in Upton on Sept. 22, 1935, the daughter of the late Franklin and Katherine (Barnett) Enman. Shirley graduated from Rumford High School and lived in Maine most of her life. She married the love of […]
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Rita Hodgkin
MINOT — Rita Hodgkin, 73, of Minot passed away on Friday, Aug. 11 at her home. She was born in Lewiston on January 3, 1944, the daughter of Arthur and Marie Parent Morin. She had been employed as a stitcher at local shoe shops and worked as a bartender. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening, crossword […]
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Cedric Palmer Jr.
OXFORD — Cedric Palmer Jr., 26, of Otisfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 24. He was born in Bangor on July 26, 1991, the son of Cedric Palmer Sr. and Theresa Lanpher. He received his education through the Job Corps. He played baseball in the town of Oxford and was inducted into the Babe […]