My wife and I were both receiving food stamps separately before we were married. Once married, we had to combine everything and could no longer receive food stamps because our combined income is too high under the guidelines. I was not going to spend a lifetime on food stamps, just long enough to get us […]
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East Auburn newspaper provides glimpses of 1800s life
I can’t remember a day that didn’t begin with a cup of coffee and the daily newspaper. In recent years, I have been reading a lot of old newspapers, too. They are a rich source of material for these columns about Androscoggin County’s history, but they are also great entertainment for me as I discover […]
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High School Hockey: Leavitt hires Boucher
Dave Boucher went to officiate a pair of soccer games this fall, and a hockey coaching opportunity appeared. Boucher, of Lewiston, who last coached four years ago at Brunswick High School and previously had coached at Edward Little, is the new head coach of the Leavitt Hornets. “It really is a coup, we couldn’t be […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
JP Fortier joins Greene woman on community media board
FARMINGTON — JP Fortier, executive director for Mt. Blue Community Access TV (MBTV), was installed onto the board of directors of the Alliance for Community Media — Northeast Region on Oct. 6 in Shrewsbury, Mass. Fortier serves with another Maine board member, Sally Hebert, of Greene. Frotier represents the interests of community television in Maine […]
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Katherine L. Coleman
BANGOR — Katherine L. “Kitty” Coleman, 90, a resident of Ross Manor in Bangor and formerly of Greene, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Ross Manor. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 3, 1921, the daughter of Henry and Mabel (Weddell) Grubnau. Soon thereafter, her family moved to Limerick. Katherine was educated in […]
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Crack, heroin seized in Greene
GREENE — Already saddled with accusations of drug dealing and tractor theft, a local man was arrested over the weekend after drug agents searched his home and said they found $15,000 worth of cocaine and heroin. Corey Lamontagne, 34, of 2 North Mountain Road, was arrested on charges of drug trafficking, aggravated trafficking and violating […]
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MS meet at Denny’s AUBURN — To honor caregivers during Caregivers’ Month, the morning MS Support Group will meet at Denny’s instead of at the usual location, at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. For more information, contact Sandy at 783-6431 or Ron at 783-1863. Christmas fair SABATTUS — Our Lady of the Rosary will hold […]
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Body found at Place Ste. Marie in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Police said Thursday the autopsy results on the remains of woman found Wednesday inside an apartment at Place Ste. Marie are pending further investigation. Detectives from Lewiston Police Department and Maine State Police are continuing to interview neighbors, family and friends. Evidence gathered from the apartment where the body was found in a […]
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Off the sauce: Fresh cranberries create uncanny options for festive, healthy eating
Despite the traditional holiday season, cranberries don’t have to end up swimming in sugar or girded by gelatin. While the ubiquitous canned product — and Aunt Addie’s cranberry and cream cheese mold — will likely be around until the end of time, a little creativity can recast the versatile super fruit. Labeled as such for […]
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Military notes
Army National Guard None Stephanie R. Mowry has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle […]