Fritz Johannes Laustsen
WALDOBORO – Fritz Johannes Laustsen, 91, died Nov. 20, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Friends are welcome to join the family for a time of visitation 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at...
View ArticleChester ‘Chet’ Hartford
DEXTER and GARLAND – Chester F. Hartford, 88, died Nov. 21, 2012, at a Dexter health care facility. He was born Feb. 3, 1924, in Dexter, a son of Chester L. and Georgieanna (LaBree) Hartford. He...
View ArticleStacy Bates
STACYVILLE – Stacy Bates, 47, died Nov. 21, 2012, at his home. He was born April 12, 1965, in Island Falls, the son of Frederick and Gladys (Gallagher) Bates. He is survived by his fiancee, Heidi...
View ArticleGordon Scott Thoms
BREWER – Gordon Scott Thoms, 41, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 17, 2012, at a Bangor hospital. He was born June 10, 1971, in Portland, the son of Watson and Marlene (Hadley) Thoms. Gordon is survived...
View ArticleBrian Lyle Cramer
UNION – Brian Lyle Cramer, 41, died unexpectedly early Nov. 19, 2012, while on his way to work. Family and friends are invited to visit 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Peoples United Methodist Church, 21...
View ArticleMichael Daniel Smart
MILLINOCKET – Michael Daniel Smart, 73, passed away in the early morning hours of Nov. 21, 2012, surrounded by his family at a Bangor hospital. He sustained massive head trauma as a result of a fall...
View ArticleJames J. Franck Jr.
VAN BUREN – Jimmy Franck, 87, died peacefully Nov. 20, 2012, at a Caribou hospital after a short illness. He was born May 14, 1925, in St. Agatha, son of James and Alma (Gagnon) Franck. Jimmy enjoyed...
View ArticleGalen H. Farrar
DEXTER – Galen H. Farrar, 82, died Nov. 17, 2012, surrounded by family, friends and a wonderful hospital staff at Mayo Regional Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft. He was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Dexter, the son...
View ArticleLeslie Wendall Oliver
NORTH ANSON – Leslie Wendall Oliver, 86, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Per his wishes, he passed away at home with family by his side under the care of his wife of 56 years with help from hospice. He...
View ArticleJoanna G. Herrick
BAR HARBOR – Joanna G. Herrick, 77, died Nov. 20, 2012, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Aug. 23, 1935, in Norwich, Conn., the daughter of Leonard John and Cecilia (Miskiawitch) Garstka. Joanna will...
View ArticleMarlene Michaud Hutton
BOWDOIN – Marlene Michaud Hutton, 72, passed away late Wednesday morning, Nov. 21, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s residence in Biddeford. She was born Jan. 30, 1940, in...
View ArticleSeton Hall humbles cold-shooting, turnover-plagued UMaine men’s basketball team
NEWARK, N.J. — The University of Maine men’s basketball team’s shooting woes and penchant for turnovers continued and Seton Hall University took full advantage. Seton Hall, picked to finish 14th in the...
View ArticleThe Future of the Republican Party: The Elephant in the Room
The Republican Party has lost five of the last six national popular votes for president, and the nature of their single win was unique, and not likely to ever be repeated again. In Maine, no Republican...
View Article20 Portland Things For Which I am Thankful
Here are 20 Portland-y things I am thankful for. The Portland Public Library, YES Books, Longfellow Books, The Green Hand, Strange Maine, Casablanca Comics, and Coast City Comics for keeping us...
View ArticleState chooses FairPoint a 3rd time for 911 upgrade days after contract thrown...
AUGUSTA, Maine — For the third time this year, the Maine Public Utilities Commission has chosen FairPoint Communications to replace the state’s emergency 911 system with an upgraded, Internet-based...
View ArticleAmerican Chestnut in Maine may be the tallest in the country
HEBRON, Maine — A contest to find the largest trees in Oxford County may have uncovered the tallest American Chestnut tree in the state and perhaps the country. “We’re really excited about all of...
View ArticleTwo Peru women file suit against town, selectwoman in attempt to oust her
PERU, Maine — Two women have filed suit against the town and Selectman Kathy Hussey to try to force Hussey out of office before her term expires in 2014. Hussey has also served Peru for about 12 years...
View ArticleNeed an international delivery? Here’s how to get a better price and a better...
Your choices for sending parcels overseas have changed, and broadened, in just a few short years. In the not too distant past your options would most likely have been limited to using the local post...
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