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Work together to cut rate of lung cancer

Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November) has passed, but it is still a good time to reflect upon the magnitude and impact of this disease. Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer of men and women in the U.S., and its toll in Maine is tremendous. Our state has the sixth highest lung cancer incidence […]

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Everett E. Rasys

POLAND — Everett Edward Rasys, 75, of Poland and formerly of Berlin, N.H., passed into his next life early in the morning of July 10. Everett was born in Springfield, Mass., on June 15, 1942, to the late George J. and Eunice (Hardie) Rasys. As a teenager, he worked with his brothers at the family […]

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Constance Baril Bell

LEWISTON — Constance Mary Barbara Baril Bell, 84, passed away April 8 at Russell Park Rehabilitation and Living Center, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born to Arthur and Annette Baril on Dec. 11, 1932, in Lowell, Mass. She was predeceased by her parents; and brothers, Arthur Jr. and James. Connie is survived by […]

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Lisa (Knight) Scott

HARTFORD — Lisa Helene (Knight) Scott, 63, died Saturday, Feb. 18, with her family by her side, at her home in Hartford after a battle with a long illness. She was born March 29, 1953, in Wareham, Mass., to Olin T. Knight and Jenny (Roach) Knight. Lisa attended public schools in Massachusetts and graduated from […]

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Augustina P. Ponte

LEWISTON — Augustina Patricia Ponte, 92, of Lewiston died Tuesday, Feb. 14, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. She was born in Somerville, Mass., on Oct. 10, 1924, a daughter of the late Martin and Maria (de Jesus) Camacho. Augustina was a former member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. She […]

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Geraldine C. Johnson

1925 – 2016 SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. — Geraldine (Croteau) Johnson, 90, of Simpsonville, S.C., passed away Tuesday, May 31. She was born Aug. 29, 1925, in Lewiston to Albert and Alice (Ouellette) Croteau. Geri was married to Charles C. Johnson, who preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 2010. A retired administrative instructor, she previously lived […]

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Norma Gammon Carter

1933 – 2016 TURNER — Norma Gammon Carter, 82, a longtime resident of Turner, died unexpectedly Monday morning, June 6, at her home. She was born in Framingham, Mass., on July 20, 1933, one of three children born to Harold and Leora (Leavitt) Maxwell. When she was an infant, her parents moved the family to […]

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Steven M. Cole

1961 – 2016 LEWISTON — Steven M. Cole, 55, a resident of Canton, passed away Saturday, June 4, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was born May 25, 1961, in Stoughton, Mass., the son of Charles A. Cole Jr. and Shirley A. (VanLarrhoven) Cole. Steven worked as a construction truck driver. He enjoyed […]

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June (Helms) White

1931 – 2016 KENNEBUNK — June White, 84, of Kennebunk passed away on Tuesday, March 22, at her home, following an extended illness. She was in the presence of her three sons and several grandchildren. Born in Lewiston on Sept. 28, 1931, to the late Gracienne (Paré) Helms and Raymond Helms Sr., June was the […]

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Dennis Scott Myrick

1956 – 2016 BOSTON — Dennis Scott Myrick, 59, of Auburn passed away on Thursday, March 17, at Massachusetts General Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Lewiston on Nov. 14, 1956, to the late Ida Virginia (Burgess) and Arther Myrick. Dennis was the cherished and beloved and enjoyed being the baby of […]