100 Years Ago: 1918 All of the public schools in Lewiston and Auburn, all churches, the theatres, societies, pool rooms, billiard parlors, business colleges and other public gathering places, except Bates College and wage-earning industries, have been ordered closed, beginning Friday morning until further notice. This action was taken by the boards of health of […]
Oct. 3
Death notices for Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018
CHECHE — Jackie Marie (Blouin), 58, of Lewiston passed away Friday, Sept. 28, in Lewiston. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Fortin/Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St., Lewiston. Committal will follow at […]
Hospice volunteers, crafters needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you want to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients facing the end of life, and their families? Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to join the hospice team, providing companionship to patients and respite for family members. In the training you will […]
Livermore board approves culvert work, discusses road committee meetings
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons on Tuesday night voted to spend $5,000 for culvert work on the River Road. They also discussed holding regular road committee meetings in advance of budget deliberations. Highway Foreman Roger Ferland said the culvert near Roger St. Pierre’s home at 205 River Road has caused problems for years. Previously, gravel has been […]
Funeral notices for Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015
ALLEN — Jeanette M., 83, of Norway died Tuesday, Sept. 29, in South Paris. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church in Norway. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Oxford Hills Music Boosters. Arrangements are under the care […]