WATERVILLE — There will be a memorial service for Colby College legend John Winkin on Sunday at noon at Colby’s Lorimer Chapel and a reception to follow at Page Commons. For those unable to attend, Rob Munzing of Munzing Media will have a live stream of the service at: new.livestream.com/accounts/546422/events/3293529. Winkin had over 300 wins […]
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RSU 9 to develop policy on student memorials
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors will consider a policy on memorializing students that Superintendent Tom Ward believes would be the first for a Maine school if it’s adopted. Guidance Director Ben Milster told the board Tuesday night that the idea came because of a student suicide about 18 months ago. “We believe a policy would […]
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Work to begin on fishermen memorial in Lubec
LUBEC— Work will begin on a memorial to honor Maine and Canadian fisherman who have been lost at sea, now that an initial fundraising goal has been reached, organizers announced. The Lost Fishermen’s Memorial Association raised more than $100,000 through grants and donations to build a waterfront park and erect a granite monument to memorialize […]
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Farmington Auxiliary offers Remembrance Tree
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is providing a Remembrance Tree at the hospital entrance, with bulbs purchased in memory or honor of individuals. A tree in the hospital lobby shows the names of the dedications, as well as the donors who made the gift. Proceeds benefit the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. On Dec. […]
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Ground broken for Maine murder victims’ memorial
AUGUSTA (AP) — Ground has been broken on a memorial in Augusta to the state’s murdered children. Gov. Paul LePage was among those who took part in the ceremony Sunday at Holy Family Cemetery. Arthur Jette heads the Maine chapter of Parents of Murdered Children. He said he hopes the memorial serves as a place […]
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Mainers to remember murder victims Wednesday; groundbreaking of memorial in Augusta set Sunday
AUGUSTA — Two gatherings will be held in Augusta this week in memory of murder victims. The Maine Chapter of the Parents of Murdered Children and other survivors of homicide victims will take part in the seventh annual National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Fireplace Room at […]
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‘We miss you’: 9/11 families, friends mark 12th anniversary with somber tributes to victims
NEW YORK (AP) — Life in lower Manhattan resembled any ordinary day on Wednesday as workers rushed to their jobs in the muggy heat, but time stood still at the World Trade Center site while families wept for loved ones who perished in the terror attacks 12 years ago. For the families, the memories of […]
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Liberty Festival brings entertainment to the Twin Cities
LEWISTON — Thousands of people celebrated the Fourth of July at the Liberty Festival this year, braving hot, humid weather to enjoy the fireworks, food and entertainment Thursday. Vendors, bands and amusement workers had to contend with temperatures near 90 degrees. At Belly Busters Concessions in Great Falls Plaza, Bob Guptill and his crew were […]