BELANGER JR. — Gerard R., 73, of Auburn, died Sunday, Nov. 12. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Nov. 17, at FortinAuburn from 4-7 p.m. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. also at the funeral home followed by committal prayers at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. Those […]
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Poland football: Knights banking on big line to reverse fortunes
POLAND — What’s that sound you hear from the Poland football camp? Well, it could be the Knights knocking on the door. They’ve made a habit of winning three or four games each season and challenging whoever were the top teams in Class C South (formerly West) at the time. This summer, more than likely, it’s […]
A/L Sports Hall of Fame: Thibeault’s time on court left lasting impression
For years, life in the Paradie household revolved around the fast-pitch softball power hitting of Verne Sr. and youth baseball exploits of Verne Jr. That was fine with the future Tammy Thibeault, who was three years younger than her brother and content with whatever was perceived as little-girl activity in those days. When friends encountered […]
Ex-inmate pleads no contest in prison death
ROCKLAND (AP) — A former Maine State Prison inmate accused of killing a fellow prisoner who used a wheelchair has pleaded no contest to an aggravated assault charge. John Thibeault had faced a manslaughter charge in the April 2009 death of 64-year-old Sheldon Weinstein. The cause of death was ruled blunt force trauma. The 34-year-old […]
Inmate expected to plead to lesser charge in prison death
ROCKLAND — A former Maine State Prison inmate is expected to plead guilty Thursday to a lesser charge in connection with the death of another prisoner nearly five years ago. A hearing is scheduled for Jan. 9 in Knox County Superior Court in the case against 34-year-old John E. Thibeault who was indicted in July […]