SCARBOROUGH — Alfred S. “Tommy” Clemens Sr., 86, of Carthage died late Monday night, July 23, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough. He was born in Weld, Nov. 14, 1931, one of 14 children of John T. and Ethel M. Clemens, and received his education in local schools. On July 30, 1955, he married Doris […]
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Lawrence C. Barron
FARMINGTON — Lawrence Clyde Barron of Durham died Monday, July 23, at the Pierce House in Farmington. Lawrence was born in Lisbon Falls on April 30, 1929, the son of Edward Barron and Lena Seidel Barron. He spent his childhood years in Lisbon Falls, where he enjoyed playing ice hockey and football, graduating from Lisbon High […]
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Thomas Scott Manduca
SKOWHEGAN — Thomas Scott Manduca, 55, of Dresden and Monmouth, died Friday, June 8, unexpectedly at work in Skowhegan. Tom was born April 14, 1963, in York, to William J. and Jeannine Y. (Dionne) Manduca. He served as the head swim coach for the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA as part of the Maine state YMCA swim league, executive […]
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Navy seeks to extend service life of Arleigh-Burke destroyers
When then-candidate Donald Trump came to Lisbon in the closing days of the 2016 presidential campaign, he promised additional work for Bath Iron Works in the form of new ship construction. “My plan builds the 350-ship Navy we need and everybody requests,” Trump told voters. “And that means a lot more work for – I’m […]
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Jerry O. Craw
LEWISTON — Jerry O. Craw, born in Lewiston on May 12, 1940, passed away Wednesday, April 18. He was the oldest of 13 kids born to Jesse and Anita Craw of New Auburn. Jerry joined the Navy at 17 and served in the Vietnam War. He went on to become an AKC chief petty officer. After […]
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Navy seaman from Freeport dies while serving in Persian Gulf
Austin Williams stood out, and not just because of his trademark neon running socks. When he ran cross-country and track at Freeport High School, Williams wore those bright socks and colorful bandannas that made him easily recognizable on the course. But his personality made him just as memorable to the people who met him during […]
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Kenneth D. Kronstrand
LISBON — Kenneth David Kronstrand Sr., 72, died Tuesday, April 3, after a short illness in his home surrounded by his loving friends and family. Kenneth was born in Bath in 1946, son of Venise “Jackie” (Leavitt) and E. Arthur Kronstrand. He attended Brunswick schools and graduated in 1964. Kenneth (also known as Kenny to his […]
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VA pick impressed Donald Trump when he gave glowing health report
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ronny Jackson passed his screen test with President Donald Trump before casting even began. Jackson, the president’s personal physician and surprise choice to lead the massive Department of Veterans Affairs, stood before the White House press corps in January to announce the results of the president’s first physical in a performance that […]
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John Stephen Tucker
NORWAY — Captain John Stephen Tucker, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, at the Norway Center for Health and Rehabilitation after a brief illness. He was born on May 31, 1926, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to William Arthur and Alice Furneaux Tucker. With his sister Cynthia, the family relocated to Belmont, Mass. John attended […]
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Sailors note Maine's 198th
Sailors who are “super proud to be from Maine” pose with Maine state flags Thursday on the USS Gerald R. Ford in Norfolk, Va., to celebrate Maine’s 198th birthday. Maine became a state on March 15, 1820. From left are Senior Chief Boatswain Edwin Bennett of Milford, Aviation Electrician 1st Class Timothy Riegel of Windham and […]