KILBRETH — Frank W. “Billy”, 91, a resident of Turner, passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, in Portland. Funeral services will be held with full military honors at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Advent Christian Church, 7 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 to 2 p.m., prior […]
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Death notices for Sunday, Sept. 23
BUTLER — Bett Liu, 80, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, in Portland. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Elmwood Cemetery in Otisfield. JACQMIN — Steven J., 52, of Lewiston passed away Monday, Aug. 6, in Lewiston. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Christ […]
Funeral notices for Sunday, July 29
CARNEY — Victor H., 67, passed away Wednesday, July 25, Per his wishes, a private celebration of life will be held in August. DIONNE — Lorraine G., of Lewiston, passed away in Portland on Wednesday, July 25. Visitation Fortin/Lewiston, Tuesday, July 31, 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, […]
Canton selectmen look to hire administrative assistant
CANTON — Selectmen will interview candidates for administrative assistant next week, while considering a recommendation to hire a professional recruiter for the process. Chairman Brian Keene said at Thursday night’s board meeting that four people have applied for the position that was vacated last month by Scotty Kilbreth, who cited a “hostile work environment.” “We […]
ANTOINETTE C. OUELLETTE
JAY — A Mass of Christian Burial for Antoinette C. Ouellette was celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church Street, in Jay. The Rev. Joseph Daniels officiated the service. Music was by Therese Therrien and the Resurrection Choir. The Reading was read by Linda Ouellette, and the […]
Antoinette C. Ouellette
1921 – 2016 AUBURN — Antoinette C. Ouellette, 94, a resident of Montello Heights, Lewiston, formerly a longtime resident of Jay, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, Feb. 14, at Hospice House of Androscoggin, in Auburn. She stated to her family that she was going to go meet her beloved husband, Theodore, for Valentine’s Day. She […]
RSU 73 board gets budget overview
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey said after Thursday night’s school board meeting that he hopes to present a smaller budget than last year. Last year, voters approved an $18.65 million spending plan for fiscal year 2015-16. Five retiring teachers were not replaced, while the number of students has remained about the […]
Boys’ Basketball: James Ouellette of Spruce Mountain pushes through injury, tragedy
JAY — Doctors have told James Ouellette that he has the right knee of a man 60 or 70 years old. It has cost him much of his basketball career at Spruce Mountain High School. A month into his senior year, Ouellette experienced something no man should endure until he is a ripe, old age: Saying […]
Spruce Mountain football: Phoenix move on without their big three
LIVERMORE FALLS — If it seems that Matt Vigue, Peter Theriault and Deonte Ring played for Spruce Mountain football forever, well, it’s because they did. The Phoenix’s “big three” were part of the school’s inaugural team when Jay and Livermore Falls merged their high schools in 2012. Each member of the trio started on both sides […]
2015 Spruce Mountain football preview
Coach: Walter Polky (fourth year) Conference: South Class: C Last year’s record: 8-2, lost in Class C West semifinals Returning players: Seniors — Andrew Darling (RB/DB), Stephen Sylvester (T/DT), James Ouellette (LB/TE), Sebastian Lombardi (G/LB), Ethan Dow (OL/DL), Chad Richards (C/DT), Tom Young (OL/DL); Junior — Dillon Webster (RB/SS), Caulin Parker (QB/FS). Key losses: Peter Theriault […]