LEWISTON — Brandon Michael MacDonald, 18, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 13, at Central Maine Medical Center due to natural causes. Brandon was born July 29, 1994, at Stephens Memorial Hospital, in Norway. Brandon grew up in Greene, attending schools in Greene and Turner. He graduated from Leavitt Area High School, Class of 2012, […]
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Eugenia E. Strout
LEWISTON — Eugenia E. Strout, 87, a former resident of Greene died on Aug. 15, at d’Youville Pavilion. She was born Dec. 18, 1924, in Danforth, the daughter of Leander and Annie Vortour Hall. Eugenia attended school in Danforth. On Oct. 25, 1941, in Danforth, Eugenia and Sewell Chester Strout were married; Sewell passed away […]
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Protect vintage dolls from dirt, damp, sun
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter has an extensive collection of Cabbage Patch dolls that she has been collecting for the past 21 years. Some are newer than others, and many were “rescued” from Salvation Army and Goodwill. I am storing these for her and would like suggestions on how to store them so they are […]
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Thomas A. Potter
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thomas A. Potter passed away on July 25, 2012, in a hospital in Washington, D.C., after a long illness. Born in Worcester, Mass., April 1, 1942, to Helen (Barnes) and Forest Potter, he graduated from ELHS in 1960, then served his country in the U.S. Navy. After tour of duty in the […]
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Sawyer Memorial program explores Arctic explorer’s life
GREENE — The Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial will present “Capt. Mac — the life of Arctic Explorer Donald Baxter MacMillan” on Friday, Aug. 10. Narrated by Mary Morton Cowan, the program is accompanied by slide film of Capt. Mac’s journeys to the North Pole in 1905 and other ventures to Greenland, as well as other Arctic […]
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A. Murch: Democrats did a disgraceful job
I am 90 years old and have seen many changes in this blessed country. I cannot believe what is happening now, especially in the government. I hope the majority of people see what I think I am seeing. I see President Barack Obama trying (and he has been successful) in changing the country. He does […]
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John Leslie Barton
LEWISTON — John Leslie Barton, 52, of West Main Street, Greene, died Saturday, July 28, at Central Maine Medical Center, with his RAFTS family at his side. He was born in Portland, Nov. 21, 1959, the son of Lawrence and Shirley (Holbrook) Barton. He grew up in Raymond, where he attended school and the Raymond […]
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Free HIV testing offered LEWISTON — All About Prevention offers free and anonymous HIV rapid testing, with results in 20 minutes. The new Lewiston office is at 60 Pine St., Suite 104. Walk-in hours are Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m., or call 782-7000 to make an appointment. Get tested during August and […]
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William H. Chadburn
LEWISTON — William H. Chadburn of Greene, passed away July 29, at Central Maine Medical Center in the loving care of many nurses and doctors, after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. He was the son of Harry and loving mother, Winette Chadburn. He had multiple siblings and nieces and nephews. His children were, […]
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M. Vasiliauskas: Giving the park a name
Growing up in New Auburn back in the ’60s and ’70s was an incredible time. About that small patch of green space in New Auburn, I am partial to Auburn Councilor Belinda Gerry’s suggestion of naming it Sullivan Park or Sullivan-Zallen Square, as suggested by Joel Goodman. If you had the pleasure of meeting Mr. […]