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Weird, Wicked Weird: How a Mainer went down in infamy in New Zealand
Kimble Bent grew up restless in Eastport in the 1840s, running away to join the Navy at 17, then using his shipbuilder father’s money to adventure overseas. Oh, and he adventured, all right. He joined the British Army. Deserted the British Army. Then lived as a munitions maker with a New Zealand tribe under special […]
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Stephanie McCusker was a triple threat for Lisbon High School
Stephanie McCusker flies through the air during the Class C state track and field championship meet in 2002 at the University of Maine-Orono. (Sun Journal file photo) Stephanie McCusker never gave up. It didn’t matter the obstacle, the sport nor the circumstance. It wasn’t in her vocabulary. Competing in gymnastics at a young age taught […]
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First Curious Minds lecture to feature photographer
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library and Lewiston-Auburn Senior College announce the start of the Curious Minds Lecture Series at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the library. Through his photography, retired Lewiston teacher Mike Parker will bring those attending on a journey across New Zealand and Australia. Last February, Parker traveled to New Zealand […]
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MacMahons to discuss New Zealand in Food For Thought
LEWISTON — USM-LAC Senior College will host Mary and David MacMahon speaking on New Zealand at the Food For Thought luncheon on Friday, April 13. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the talk will begin at noon. In the last five years, the MacMahons have spent 30 weeks in New Zealand. Recently returned, they will […]
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Jean P. Crowley
LEWISTON — Jean P. Crowley, 68, a resident of Turner, passed away from natural causes following several years of illness, Friday, Feb. 16, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born April 17, 1949, in Rumford, the daughter of Thomas Bartholomew and Glenys “Rae” (Lane) Bartholomew. Jean was a 1968 graduate of Gould Academy. […]
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New Zealand botulism scare triggers global recall
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities have triggered a global recall of up to 1,000 tons of dairy products across seven countries after dairy giant Fonterra announced tests had turned up a type of bacteria that could cause botulism. New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries said Saturday that the tainted products include infant […]