Those of you who like the basics and the roots of modern music please take note: when it comes to R&B and soul and blues, the name Etta James stands out, and for good reason … many feel that she was the queen of R&B. Born in 1938 and passing away nine years ago, the […]
2021
Obituary: Gerald C. Dow
MANCHESTER – Gerald C. Dow, 81, of Manchester, Maine, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021.He was born …
Obituary: Richard K. Nieuwpoort
AUGUSTA – Richard K. Nieuwpoort, 68, of Waterville passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at Maine General Hospital in Augusta. …
Obituary: Sharon A. Sundberg
CORINNA – Sharon Ann (Joseph) Sundberg, 70, died Sept. 13, 2021, in Corinna after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She …
Obituary: Denise “Dee” Beaudoin
BAR HARBOR – Denise “Dee” Beaudoin, 67, died on Sept. 12, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. Dee was born …
Obituary: Alfred Clement Bourgoin
WALPOLE – Alfred Clement Bourgoin, 87, of Walpole, passed away peacefully with his wife Sandra by his side, on the afternoon …
Obituary: Fred William Benner
FARMINGDALE – Fred William Benner, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, following a …
Obituary: Rodney S. Blaisdell Sr.
Rodney S. Blaisdell Sr.B1966 – 2021BCLINTON – Rodney S. Blaisdell Sr., 54, of Clinton, died on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at …
USDA revising pandemic assistance for eligible producers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, which is available for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers of specialty crops and other sales-based commodities. CFAP 2, which assists producers who faced market disruptions in 2020 because of COVID-19, is part of USDA’s broader Pandemic […]
Gardiner club seeks donations for new clubhouse
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kennebec Valley are trying to raise $400,000 to complete a fundraising campaign by Oct. 31.