AUGUSTA — State Rep. William Noon, D-Sanford, died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, according to a news release from House Speaker Mark Eves. Noon, 66, died just one day before the Legislature was set to reconvene and finalize its work for 2015. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague […]
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Marc Marcel Trepanier
1958 – 2015 SANFORD — After a protracted battle with cancer, Marc Marcel Trepanier died on Wednesday, April 22, in Sanford at the age of 56. He leaves behind his daughter, Rachel Lykourgos; and his son, Tyson Trepanier. Marc was born on May 11, 1958, in Lewiston to father, Marcel Trepanier, who predeceased him, and […]
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George E. Morin
1948 – 2015 AUBURN — George E. Morin 66, of West Poland, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, at the Hospice House in Auburn after a long illness. He was born in Sanford on May 28, 1948, the son of Marie L. Morin and Earl R. Morin. He graduated from Mechanic Falls High School. […]
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Ella J. Witherell
1933 – 2015 PORTLAND — Ella J. Witherell, 82, a resident of Acton, passed away Thursday, March 19, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born March 4, 1933, in Wayne, the daughter of Adelbert and Hazel (Penniman) Maxim. Ella was a graduate of Winthrop High School. On June 26, 1954, in Winthrop, she married […]
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Rumford American Legion seeking sock donations for homeless veterans
RUMFORD — The Rumford American Legion Post 24 is collecting socks of all sizes until March to aid homeless veterans and their families, Post Commander Tricia Thurston said Monday afternoon. Thurston explained that the idea for collecting socks for homeless veterans is part of the “Warm Feet” campaign that Sanford Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter […]
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LePage, Democratic senator work together to protect program that provides honor details at funerals for Maine Army veterans
AUGUSTA — Politicians from both political parties have vowed to find state funding for a federal program that sends an honors detail to about 1,300 military funerals per year in Maine. Republican Gov. Paul LePage on Monday vowed to find funding within the state budget to ensure the program continues, and Democratic Sen. John Tuttle […]
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York County food bank in danger of closing
SANFORD (AP) — A York County food bank that makes sure tens of thousands of area residents have enough to eat is in danger of closing this month unless it gets a quick infusion of cash. York County Food Rescue director Jodi Bissonnette says the organization needs to raise $8,000 to stay open through the […]
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Warren family reunion held
HEBRON — The 29th annual reunion of the Warren family was held at Hebron Pines on July 20. This was a gathering of the descendants of the late F. Milton and Verlie Warren. There were 188 people in attendance from Auburn, Augusta, Bath, Buckfield, Chesterville, Gardiner, Gorham, Gray, Greene, Hallowell, Hebron, Hollis, Jay, Leeds, Lisbon […]
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Sanford police say girls made up kidnap attempt
SANFORD — Sanford police say an abduction attempt reported by two 10-year-old girls was a hoax. Police originally said the failed abduction attempt occurred Tuesday evening. The girls told police that a man in a black van attempted to abduct them but fled after they screamed. The story quickly unraveled. By Thursday, police had determined […]