HEBRON – Karen Wrentzel was “a beautiful, kind soul of unique quality,” family member Joan Joy Tibbetts said Sunday. Tibbetts and others are mourning her death in a hunting incident Saturday. Wrentzel, 34, of 490 Greenwood Mountain Road in Hebron, was “digging around for rocks” on her land, according to her uncle, Jon Spofford, when […]
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Strong park commemorates two local fallen soliders
STRONG — A town park has become more than just a place to picnic and play. The park on Burbank Hill has become a way to remember two of the area’s fallen soldiers. In 1992, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott Paul was killed during the Gulf War in a helicopter crash. Three years later, townspeople […]
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‘Devotion to duty, and sacrifice’: Paris marks holiday
PARIS — Interim Town Manager Sawin Millett of Waterford reminded those at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony that men and women of the armed forces have written the history of America’s freedom. “The men and women who founded our great nation came to this new world in search of freedom and opportunity, a chance to worship as […]
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Locals proudly support River Valley Relay For Life
RUMFORD — There was great weather for a great event as nine different teams participated Saturday in the River Valley Relay For Life at Hosmer Field. A highlight for the one-day event was the arrival of the Ride For Life Bikers, greeted by applause as they rounded the track. After they parked, the riders stood by […]
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Newry selectmen to consider new memorial
NEWRY — The Board of Selectmen next week will continue discussion on obtaining a new veterans memorial. The board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Town Office. Chairman Gary Wight said previously that the town has memorial plaques recognizing veterans of World War II, but it doesn’t list their names or […]
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Funeral notices for Friday, Nov. 6, 2015
CARON — Lorraine Y., 84, of Auburn died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Donations in her memory may be made to Gosnell Memorial Hospice, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04047. Arrangements by […]
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Funeral notices for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015
CARON — Lorraine Y., 84, of Auburn died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Donations in her memory may be made to Gosnell Memorial Hospice, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04047. Arrangements by […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015
COTE — Dana Michael, 32, of Lewiston passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, at his home. Visiting hours are Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Fortin Group Auburn. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m., at Grace Community Church, 1498 Turner St., Auburn. Committal will be at a […]
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Funeral notices for Friday, Oct. 30, 2015
APONAS — Harry, 90, died Friday, Oct. 23, at Marshwood Center. Burial to be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, in Rittman, Ohio. There will be no services. BEAULIEU — Benoit “Benny,” 91, of 388 Grove St., Lewiston, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, in Lewiston. Visitation will be held at the Albert & Burpee […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015
BEAULIEU — Benoit “Benny,” 91, of 388 Grove St., Lewiston, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, in Lewiston. Visitation will be held at the Albert & Burpee Funeral Home on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by a Liturgy of the Word service at 2 p.m. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home. BELANGER — Lionel […]