Melendez died Saturday from liver disease, according to those who described him as “the light of everybody’s life.” He was 57.
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With 1,500 at South Portland vigil, synagogue overflows with compassion for gunman’s victims in Pittsburgh
SOUTH PORTLAND — An overflow crowd estimated at 1,500 people filled the Congregation Bet Ha’am synagogue in South Portland on Tuesday evening for a vigil to commemorate the lives of the 11 people who were gunned down Saturday morning at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Speakers said the outpouring of love and compassion […]
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‘This I’ll Defend:’ Hundreds pack Bonney Park in vigil for brothers
AUBURN — The woman’s name was Brandi and she couldn’t stop herself from crying. She was tying a bundle of flowers to the end of the bridge at Bonney Park, but it was raining hard and her hands were shaking. “This is just so sad,” Brandi said. “So tragic.” Nearby, Sue Ingalls was there with […]
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Candlelight vigil in Lewiston Sunday
LEWISTON — There will be a candlelight vigil at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Bernard Lown Peace Bridge to express public support for the value of all lives. The event, which is supported by the L-A Interfaith Clergy Group, is being held to show support “specifically and especially” for African-American lives, according to […]
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Ellsworth woman killed on Christmas Day remembered during vigil
ELLSWORTH — A crowd of a few hundred people braved freezing temperatures and gathered at an outdoor candlelight vigil Sunday night to remember an Ellsworth woman who was found slain on Christmas Day and call attention to domestic violence. “The horrible tragedy that took place in this community affected every one of us,” said Rebecca […]
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Funeral arrangements, Husson vigil for EL grad scheduled
BANGOR — As funeral arrangements and memorial plans were made final for the Husson University student who police found Monday strangled in her apartment, an instructor at the university said Brooke Locke had not shown any signs of being worried about her safety. “Bright, clever and always smiling, always cheerful. That’s how I remember her […]
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Vigil held for victims of domestic violence
AUBURN — Community leaders, advocates and survivors gathered for a vigil Monday night in honor of those who have lost their lives due to domestic violence. Safe Voices, the nonprofit organization holding the vigil and march, has been helping victims of abuse in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties for the past 36 years. Amanda Carlson, […]