BENEDIX — Elmer P. Sr., 72, of Auburn, passed away at home Thursday, July 5. Memorial services will be held at Lisbon Falls Baptist Church, 555 Lisbon St./Rt. 196, Lisbon Falls, on Sunday, July 15, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jonathan Jones. A gathering will follow at the church. At the family’s request, cemetery burial […]
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Funeral notices for Monday, July 9
CHAPMAN — Robert “Bob” Sr., 59, passed away Sunday, June 24, in Orlando, Fla. A celebration of life is scheduled for Bob from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Gracelawn Memorial Park, Turner St., Auburn. A memorial motorcycle ride will take place leaving from L-A Harley in Lewiston at 1:30 p.m. to bring […]
College swimming: Paione’s finishing touch
No matter where she is in life, Melissa Paione says she won’t be too far from the water’s edge. Paione spent years in pools around the state training as a swimmer. Her aquatic exploits at Edward Little High School brought her to Bates College where she wrapped up her final season with stellar performances. The […]
Class A girls’ swimming: Brunswick captures crown; EL’s Paione snags 1st, 2nd
BRUNSWICK — Over the past two years, the Brunswick High School girls swim team has found itself accepting second place at the Class A State Championship swim meets, but this year, it finally got what it wanted — a state title. The last time the Dragons hoisted the gold plaque was 2001, the second of […]
Class A Girls’ Swimming: EL’s Paione wins 100-yard freestyle state title
Even though she was fighting the midwinter malaise that hits so many of us, at the worst possible time, Olivia Paione still found her way to the third step of the podium in a Class A swimming final a year ago. Perhaps that makes it clear why Paione, the picture of perfect health on Saturday, […]
High School Swimming: Eddies’ gene pool
“I want the 50-(yard) freestyle first. Then I want the 100,” Paione said. “I want the school records one by one.” Paione, an Edward Little High School junior, left at least one off the list. Lest you think she’s being forgetful or overly generous to the prior standard-bearer, keep listening. “The 100 breaststroke is Melissa’s. […]