BELGRADE – It is with heavy hearts we announce that our dad, Wallace Vernon Stratton Jr. “Buddy”, fell asleep in death …
October 2022
Obituary: Mary “Anita” McFarland
CHELSEA – Mary “Anita” McFarland of Chelsea, passed away the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2022, at the age of 94. …
Obituary: Phyllis (Rolfe) Rourke
READFIELD – Phyllis (Rolfe) Rourke, 89, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Sept. 28, 2022.
She was born …
Obituary: Marilyn Marie VonTobel
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – Marilyn Marie VonTobel passed away in Zephyrhills, Fla. on Sept. 6, 2022 at the age of 77.
Marilyn was …
Obituary: Dorothy Proctor Galley
ALNA – Dorothy Proctor Galley, 77, of Alna, passed away on the afternoon of Sept. 11, 2022, at the LincolnHealth – …
Obituary: Patricia Ann (McLeod) Williams
SEBRING, Fla. – Patricia Ann (McLeod) Williams passed away peacefully on Sept. 25, 2022, in Sebring, Fla., with her children by …
Biden and DeSantis join together in Ian recovery effort
The president praised the Florida governor’s handling of the storm recovery as both men – who have battled over pandemic protocols and migration as the governor mulls a presidential bid – put aside politics for a few days.
‘Best Before’ labels scrutinized as food waste concerns grow
“Best before” labels are coming under scrutiny as concerns about food waste grow around the world
Augusta, Buckfield warrant officers retire with 49 years’ combined service
The Maine Army National Guard celebrated Chief Warrant Officer 3 Steven F. Eastman of Augusta, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Travis E. Coffman of Buckfield during a retirement ceremony on Sept. 11 for their dedication and time in service. Eastman enlisted as a light-wheel vehicle mechanic from 2001 to 2004 in the active Army, which […]
Maine Elks raise funds for children’s cancer program
The second annual Maine Children’s Cancer Program/FORKS weekend, which ran Aug. 25-28, raised more than $45,500 for MCCP. More than 200 Elks participated, representing 17 lodges, according to a news release from Lina Michaud of Augusta Lodge No. 964. Last year, organizers Mike and Lina Michaud, past exalted rulers of the lodge, came up with […]