WATERFORD — Beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Franklyn G. “Sam” Sampson, passed away quietly at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Feb. 5. He was born in Harrison, Jan. 10, 1937. Sam grew up in South Paris, then Brunswick, graduating from high school there in 1954. He joined the U.S. Navy soon after […]
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Linda ‘Lou’ Bisbee
WEST PARIS — Linda “Lou” Bisbee, 65, of West Paris, died Sunday, Feb. 3, at Ledgeview Living Center. She was born in Waterford, Dec. 14, 1947, the daughter of Carl Edwin and Nina Marie Millett Bisbee. She enjoyed bowling, wiffle ball and riding her bike. She also liked to go for rides, snowmobile rides and […]
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Wesley A. Weymouth
AUBURN — Wesley A. Weymouth, 65, of Waterford, passed away quietly after battling cancer on Sunday, Feb. 3, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice. He was born in Indiana, Oct. 2, 1947, son of Albert and Delma Gayle (Confer) Weymouth. He was a member of the The American Rifle Association. He […]
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Hebron Academy Middle School honor roll
HEBRON — Hebron Academy Middle School Director Paul Brouwer recently presented certificates for the fall trimester honor roll. Highest honors (A- average or higher): Rachel Brouwer of Hebron, Jaelen Coney of Auburn, Jahvon Coney of Auburn, Sophia List of Bethel, Charlie Morton of South Paris, Jack Morton of South Paris and Madeline Williams of Mason […]
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Winter fun day planned for Feb. 3
HARRISON — Sunday, Feb. 3 will be a busy day at the Highview Farm of Bill and Darcy Winslow, located at 48 Leader Harmon Road, because it will be the fourth annual winter fun day for the Waterford World’s Fair. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dress warmly. The fair’s mobile […]
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Trout Unlimited meeting Jan. 23 PARIS — The Jan. 16 meeting of the Mollyockett Chapter of Trout Unlimited which was postponed by the recent snowstorm has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Jan. 23. The meeting will still feature a fly-tying demonstration and talk by Greg Ponte. Ponte is a former chairman of the Maine Council of […]
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Sons of Italy meet at lodge RUMFORD — The Gorizia Lodge 467 of the Sons of Italy will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. at the hall in Smithcrossing. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. Meetings have moved back to the lodge at the request of members. Cary […]
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Fire destroys Waterford home, damages garage
WATERFORD — An early-morning fire destroyed a local home Wednesday. At 2 a.m., Waterford firefighters responded to the home of Michael Corriveau at Just Rite Acres off Route 118. Assistant Fire Chief Tom Murch said the fire started when a wall next to a wood stove caught fire. The fire destroyed the home and damaged […]
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HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]