By now, most of you folks reading this column are aware that I really enjoy talking with people for the first time (it usually leads to more conversations down the road, too) and so it should be no surprise when I say that my recent chat with singer/songwriter/guitarist Scott Kirby was a total delight. He’s […]
2022
Hospice nonprofits partner to offer volunteer training
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County and Hospice Volunteers of Kennebec Valley plan to offer a collaborative 25-hour volunteer training for those interested in non-medical comfort care for individuals and family members in hospice and for those interested in facilitating adult bereavement support groups. According to a news release from the […]
Obituary: Gloria Desjardin Carey
HALLOWELL – Gloria Desjardin Carey, born April 17, 1927 in Connor, the second youngest of 11 siblings. She was the daughter …
Obituary: Ardis Witham
LEWISTON – Ardis Witham, forever known as “Nan”, of Skowhegan, died peacefully on Aug. 10, 2022.
Ardis prioritized her deep relationships …
Obituary: Hazel A. (Tyler) Cross
FREEDOM – Freedom’s oldest citizen, Hazel A. (Tyler) Cross died Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at the age of 99. She was …
Obituary: Edward Weaver
NORTH PORT, Fla. – Here on earth, one less of the greatest generation walks among us, but is most assuredly singing …
Obituary: Jordan N. Knox
WHITEFIELD – Jordan N. Knox passed away unexpectedly at her home in Whitefield on Aug. 12, at the age of 28. …
Obituary: Pamela June Clark Rosen
SCARBOROUGH – On Aug. 10, 2022, Pamela June Clark Rosen passed boldly from this plane after completing 77 trips around the …
Obituary: Sheila Dunphy
LEXINGTON TOWNSHIP – Sheila Dunphy, 69, passed away at her home on Aug. 6, 2022. She was born Dec. 9, 1952 …
Struggling Americans feel they are in a recession, Bank of America CEO says
Brian Moynihan says the recent debate over whether the U.S. economy is technically in a recession or not is missing the point.