The web-based iNaturalist, with its social networking component, continues that tradition, in a 21st-century way.
nature
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
PHOTOS: Sweet nature in Livermore Falls
Hummingbird moths and bumble bees feast on nectar, pollen, respectively.
advertisement
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Gail A. Howe
AUBURN — Gail A. Howe, 79, of Sweden, Maine, formerly of Shrewsbury, Mass., passed away Monday, Aug. 6, after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 6, 1938, in Worcester, Mass., the older of two children born to James and Antoinette (DeLaire) Mealey. Gail attended local schools and graduated from South High School in Worcester. She […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Wasps in a tangle
A pair of wasps battle next to flowers surrounding the bandstand behind the Marion T. Morse School in Lisbon on Wednesday afternoon. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) A pair of wasps battle next to flowers surrounding the bandstand behind the Marion T. Morse School in Lisbon on Wednesday afternoon. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) A pair of wasps battle […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Christopher J. Chappell
LEWISTON — Christopher J. Chappell, 40, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 28. Chris was born Aug. 30, 1977, in Lewiston. He is the son of Jeff and Cathy Chappell of Auburn. As a child and teenager growing up in Poland, Chris enjoyed fishing with his dad, being with his cousins, playing football and baseball and skateboarding and […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Conrad Levesque
TILTON, N.H. — Conrad Levesque died peacefully at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, N.H., on Thursday, June 7, at the age of 82. Conrad was born May 18, 1936, in Van Buren, to Olivier and Sophie (Daigle) Levesque. He was one of 15 other siblings. He was with his longtime companion, Lucette Boudreau, who […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Soaring with the eagles in Auburn
A pair of crows harasses a young eagle above Taylor Brook in Auburn on Friday afternoon. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
Posted inConnections
Briefly: Region
‘Why Are We Here?’ cafe topic BRIDGTON — The Socrates Cafe will meet on Monday, May 7, at the Bridgton Community Center. A meet and greet will be held from 6:15 to 6:30 p.m. and discussion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The topic will be “Why Are We Here?” Moderator will be Joanne Morse. Light refreshments […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Ruby E. Agnew
LEWISTON — Ruby E. “Judy” “Goggi” Agnew, 97, of Auburn, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 28, at CMMC, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Williston, Vt. on Sept. 26, 1920, the daughter of the late George U. and Gertrude (Davis) Richardson. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1938 and […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Winter Fest happening at Beaver Park on Jan. 20
LISBON — The Lisbon Parks & Recreation Winter Fest 2018 will take place Saturday, Jan. 20, at Beaver Park, with new hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. There will be plenty of free food and hot drinks; some refreshments provided by Sunshine Hill Seniors. There will be a wood carving display, a […]