Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me. back issues from March 2007:
Frederick P. Liberty
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - Frederick P. Liberty, 70, of 26 Linden St., in Auburn,passed away early Tuesday morning Feb. 27, at CMMC after a shortillness. He was the son of Frederick and Margaret Liberty, who predeceasedhim. He was born in Rochester, N.H., on Jan. 17, 1937. He graduated from ...
James F. Johnston Jr.
Mar 01, 2007 ... GORHAM - James F. Johnston Jr. of Gorham, died on Feb. 26, at aGorham nursing facility. He was born in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8, 1926, a son of JamesF. Johnston Sr. and Helene Remington Johnston. He was a graduate ofChrist Episcopal Boy's School in Asheville, N.C. He received ...
Vera G. Huston
Mar 01, 2007 ... LISBON FALLS - Vera G. Huston, 76, of Center Street in LisbonFalls, died at her home on Feb. 27, with her devoted husband andfamily by her side. She was born in Ipswich, Mass., Aug. 22, 1930, the daughter ofChester and Vera Morong Fowler. She graduated from Old Orchard BeachHigh ...
Ralph Charlton Hoy
Mar 01, 2007 ... SOUTH PARIS - Ralph Charlton Hoy, 89, of Greenwood, died Friday,Feb. 23, after a long illness at the Maine Veterans Home in SouthParis. He was born in Worcester, Mass., on Dec. 12, 1917, the son of theRev. Leonard and Elizabeth Charlton Hoy. He spent most of his earlychildhood in ...
Mary Orestis Moscovis
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - Mary Orestis Moscovis, 90, of 472 Webber Ave.,Lewiston, died Monday, Feb. 26, at Russell Park Manor. Born in Nashua, N.H., on March 28, 1916, she was the daughter ofVasilios and Katina Papathan Orestis. Educated locally, she was agraduate of Lewiston High School, Class ...
Fernande L. Bardier
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - Fernande L. Bardier, 79, passed away on Feb. 26, atCentral Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, after an extended illness. She was born Oct. 9, 1927, in Auburn. During the Depression, afterthe death of her mother, she and her siblings were placed under thecare of the nuns at ...
Ethel Galanis Markos
Mar 01, 2007 ... AUGUSTA - Ethel Galanis Markos, 92, of Chapel Street, died Monday,Feb. 26, in Augusta. She was born in Ipswich, Mass., on Feb. 28, 1914, and was one ofnine children of the late Peter and Angela (Georges) Galanis. She resided with her husband, Christopher Arthur Markos ...
Priscilla Cyr Allen
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - Priscilla Cyr Allen, 92, formerly of Montello Heights,Lewiston, died at the Marshwood Nursing Home in Lewiston, on Tuesday,Feb. 27. She was born in Madawaska, on March 17, 1914, the daughter ofXavier and Olive Cyr. She was educated at the Evangeline School inMadawaska, ...
Gerald Maheux
Mar 01, 2007 ... AUBURN - Gerald Maheux, 83, formerly of Lewiston and Carrollton,Texas, passed away Feb. 19, at the Hospice House, in Auburn, with hisfamily by his side. He was a World War II veteran and a U.S. Marine. He was son of the late Albert and Mary (Bilodeau) Maheux. Hedistinguished ...
Theresa Mae Lothrop
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - Theresa Mae Lothrop, 62, of Dixfield, died Wednesday,Feb. 28, at CMMC in Lewiston, after a short but valiant battle withcancer, surrounded by members of her extended family. She was born Aug. 13, 1944, in Rumford, the daughter of George andIrene (Langevin) Arsenault. She ...
Thomas Gilroy Jr.
Mar 01, 2007 ... HENRIETTA, N.Y. - Thomas Gilroy Jr., beloved husband of Betty L.Gilroy for 43 years, died Jan. 30 in Henrietta, N.Y. He was born in Lewiston, July 3, 1924, and was the son of the lateThomas Gilroy Sr., and Anna (Bolduc) McBrine. He resided in Lewiston, Buckfield, and Brockton, ...
Evelyn 'Miss Evelyn' Irene Newton
Mar 01, 2007 ... Lewiston - Evelyn 'Miss Evelyn' Irene Newton, 82, of Pine St.,died Wednesday, February 28, at Central Maine Medical Center, inLewiston. She was born on Sept. 3, 1924, in Baileyville, the daughter ofCarter and Amey (Holland) McNutt. She attended Pownal Schools. She had been a ...
Susie (Obrin) Dobransky
Mar 01, 2007 ... GULF SHORES, Ala. - Susie (Obrin) Dobransky, 88, beloved wife ofthe late Andrew P. Dobransky Jr., died Sunday, Feb. 25, in GulfShores, Ala. She was born in Pejepscot, the daughter of Joseph Obrin and AnnaPopadak. Susie lived in Pejepscot for more than 70 years, and laterin the ...
Credit union inks deal with UMaine
Mar 01, 2007 ... ORONO - Maine Savings, a credit union serving people who live ineastern Maine, and Black Bear Sports Properties have announced amarketing agreement. Black Bear Sports Properties, the multi-media rights holder forthe University of Maine, will allow Maine Savings to ...
Gilbert calls for teamwork
Mar 01, 2007; ... LEWISTON - New Mayor Larry Gilbert made a pitch for teamwork -both within and outside of the city of Lewiston - Wednesday duringhis inauguration speech. The problem is, most of his team was missing. A throng of supporters clapped and cheered as Gilbert took theoath of office ...
The List
Mar 01, 2007; ... Every Thursday, right here. Entertainment highlights for in townand beyond. PORTLAND - We all have thoughts and opinions when we look at awork of art. "What Do YOU Think? A New Lunchtime Dialogue" is a groupconversation for those who want to more closely examine thosereactions ....
Gemini: A real estate deal is looking good
Mar 01, 2007 ... Happy Birthday: Avoid exaggeration in all aspects of your life.This is a year to stick to the facts and take on what you know youare capable of doing. It's not a risk- taking year but you cancertainly get ahead if you are cautious. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel or be prepared ...
Police log
Mar 01, 2007 ... Warren Mantu Mongo, 33, of 106 Strawberry Ave., on a warrantcharging aggravated drug trafficking, 4:07 p.m. Monday at 76 High St. Robert Allen Dunlop, 20, of 117 Horton St., on a warrant, 1:10a.m. Tuesday at that address. Erik Grondin, 20, of 16 Wood St., on a probation hold, ...
Muscles disappear with age; older people get cold
Mar 01, 2007 ... DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I would like to know why you lose flesh withage, but not bone, nor skin, nor fat. One doctor told me that's whypeople get colder when they get older. I am rapidly losing flesh. -L.J. ANSWER: People lose muscle with age. The process is calledsarcopenia ...
Copper stolen from work site
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - Police say thousands of dollars worth of copper wasstolen over the weekend from a building under construction at theLewiston/Auburn College campus. Police believe the building at 50Westminster St. was burglarized between late Friday night and ...
Man admits to bank robbery spree
Mar 01, 2007; ... PORTLAND - A Greene man could spend the rest of his life in prisonafter he pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that he robbed fivebanks in Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon over a period of nearly fourmonths. David Bolduc, 45, admitted in federal court Wednesday that herobbed five ...
Crews testing repairs in pipe
Mar 01, 2007; ... LEWISTON - City crews finished replacing a broken water mainWednesday afternoon and now will take a couple of days to test theconnection. Water crews were to fill the 24-inch cast iron pipe with highlychlorinated water overnight Wednesday and flush it today, accordingto Public ...
Check It Out
Mar 01, 2007 ... Items submitted to Check it Out must be events that benefitnonprofit organizations and be open to the public. Submissions shouldbe received at least seven days in advance of the event.Farmingtonarea Farmington, Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3: 7:30 p.m., musicalshow tune ...
Blacksmiths group seeks forge blower
Mar 01, 2007 ... Dear Sun Spots: The Western Maine Blacksmith Association isseeking a stand-alone, hand-cranked, forge blower for ourdemonstration trailer. We are willing to buy one for a reasonableprice or would love to have one donated. Please phone 645-2261 if youhave one you'd be willing to sell or ...
Elections Friday
Mar 01, 2007 ... The issue: The town will be holding elections for selectmen,school board and water district seats. Mark Duquette and Stephen J.Wood are running for additional terms as selectmen. They'rechallenged by Paul Wayne Loesberg. Mark Fournier is the solecandidate for an open seat on the school ...
Sleep study leads to solution for snoring
Mar 01, 2007 ... DEAR ABBY: I'm writing in response to the letter from "Teresa inDaytona, Fla." (Jan. 14), who said she loves her husband dearly inthe daytime, but at night she'd like to file for divorce. She saidthat the night before she wrote you, she'd had a nightmare that agrowling animal was ...
Looking back
Mar 01, 2007 ... Under the new pension law approved Feb. 6, 1907, veterans of theMexican war who have served 60 days and have received an honorabledischarge therefrom are entitled to draw pension at the rate of $12per month, provided he has reached the age of 62; $15 if he hasreached the age of 70; and ...
Interim chief named
Mar 01, 2007; ... AUBURN - Tom Morrill, 56, will replace Auburn SchoolSuperintendent Barbara Eretzian when she retires June 30, the AuburnSchool Committee voted Wednesday night. Morrill was named as acting superintendent in a 7-0 committeevote. There was no discussion. Morrill's position is ...
Police looking for fugitive
Mar 01, 2007 ... FARMINGTON - Franklin County Sheriff's Department deputies arelooking for Marco Krauthamer, 18, who is wanted for violating hisprobation. He has been in the Farmington area over the past weekend and isbelieved to still ...
Suburban registration set
Mar 01, 2007 ... AUBURN - The Auburn Suburban Little League has announced itsregistration dates. The ASLL offers four divisions of baseball, Minor, Major, Juniorand Senior, ages 7-16. League age is determined as of May 1, 2007. Two softball divisions are planned, Minor and Major, ages ...
Sports participation
Mar 01, 2007 ... Government at a glance Board: Minot school committee Met: Tuesday night Sports participation Issue: The roll of athletic competition in a well-roundededucation The scoop: The school committee accepted for review a newsportsmanship policy based on the Sports Done ...
Charge greater, but bail reduced
Mar 01, 2007; ... FARMINGTON - Sarah Forbes walked out of the Franklin County jailWednesday afternoon, hours after a judge set a lower bail for her ona manslaughter charge than the amount she had been unable to post foran earlier, lesser charge. Forbes, 43, of Farmington, had been jailed on a charge ...
Hunt's Hill women tie for second in Lewiston
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - Hunt's Hill moved into a tie for second place in theLewiston Rec Women's Volleyball League Monday night, taking 2 of 3games from Margarita's, 25-15, 22-25, 25-8. Capsawn Designs slipped into that tie by losing 2 of 3 to D.C.Electric, 25-27, 25-22, 23-25. Right ...
Franklin County arrest log
Mar 01, 2007 ... Farmington - The following arrest was recorded at the FranklinCounty jail: Jerry A. Lachance, 42, of Harmony, operating after suspension,Feb. 27, $3,000 unsecured bail, ...
Funeral Notices
Mar 01, 2007 ... ALLEN - Priscilla Cyr, 92, died in Lewiston on Tuesday, Feb. 27.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 11 a.m., in the mainchurch of Sts. Peter & Paul Basilica. Interment at St. Peter'sCemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.ALBERT & BURPEE FUNERAL ...
Independent League
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - Following are week 7 standings in the IndependentPocket Billiards League:Division BB Show Me The $$$ 51 19 CCR 42 28 Sharks 41 29 Skrubs 38 32 Sand Baggers 31 39 Bums In The Park 30 40 Wingers 24 46 Chain Gang 23 ...
Bowling results
Mar 01, 2007 ... WILTON - Wednesday Night Ladies League bowling results at MeadowLanes for the week of Feb. 21 are: Froot Loops 98-70, Bowling Belles98-70, Gutter Cleaners 94-74, Dug Outs 74-94; Pinheads 70-98, On-A-Roll 70-98. High games: Patty Donald 193, Lisa Beardsley 183, Kay Seefeldt182, ...
Wilton woman, 20, had 'wedding plans in place'
Mar 01, 2007; ... FARMINGTON - Lisa Cerqueira was remembered Wednesday as a greatyoung person who always had a smile on her face. She was, her fiance said, "perfect." The 20-year-old Wilton woman died Tuesday night at a Portlandhospital from injuries she sustained Friday night when a ...
Wrong time
Mar 01, 2007 ... LIVERMORE - The Board of Appeals will hear appeals on the BarnyardAll-Terrain Park at 3 p.m. Wednesday, ...
Hospice training classes still open
Mar 01, 2007 ... FARMINGTON - Individuals interested in supporting terminally illpatients and their families can still register to participate inhospice volunteer classes that will begin March 6 in Farmington.Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, March 6 toApril 3. Sponsored by ...
2 men injured in dual stabbing
Mar 01, 2007 ... MECHANIC FALLS - Two men were being treated for stab wounds lateWednesday after a fight in a Lewiston Street apartment shortly after9 p.m. Police said it appeared the men, both believed to be in their late20s, stabbed each other during a fight inside a building near ...
Town office feels pinch
Mar 01, 2007; ... FARMINGTON - Maternity leave, jury duty and family illness havecaused a temporary staff shortage at the Farmington Town Office. "The personnel crunch this week," said Town Manager Richard Davis,"is only temporary and should be better by the first of the week. Thetown clerk, Leanne ...
Drapeau's exit sheds costume from downtown
Mar 01, 2007 ... The impending departure of Drapeau's from Lisbon Street shouldremove any remaining disguise from downtown's dire straits. New ownerKim Cornish is taking the landmark costume shop, Maine's largest, toLisbon Falls, after more than 50 years in the heart of Lewiston. It's not for lack ...
Sparking a visit
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Toy Library and Peek-A-Boo Puppet Theatre will have DanMathieu and Sparky the Fire Dog (Mary Whitney) at New Life CommunityCenter, 134 College ...
Suspect nabbed within minutes of heist
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - It took police just minutes late Tuesday to catch upwith a man they say robbed a Lisbon Street convenience store justbefore midnight. Police said Paul Russell, 39, walked into the Xtra Mart at 1104Lisbon St. wearing a black hat with eye holes cut out of it. They sayhe ...
Couple awarded $400,000 for injury
Mar 01, 2007; ... FARMINGTON - A jury awarded an elderly Wilton couple $400,000Wednesday afternoon for injuries the husband sustained whileundergoing a medical procedure two years ago at Franklin MemorialHospital. Jurors in the civil trial voted 6-3 in favor of 76-year-old RodneySawtelle and his ...
College schedules leadership program
Mar 01, 2007 ... AUBURN - The Corporate and Community Services Department atCentral Maine Community College will present a workshop for anyonewho manages or supervises others. "The Personal Level of Leadership" (CCS 041-01) will be held onfour consecutive Thursdays, March 8 through 29, from 9 a.m ....
Psychics headed to alternative fair
Mar 01, 2007 ... Northeast Professional Psychics, Mediums & Healers Guild hasplanned a daylong fair Saturday with yoga demonstrations, psychicreadings and alternative healing methods. It's changed locations to the Unitarian Universalist Church at 169Pleasant St. in Auburn after a fallout with a ...
Librarian looking to future
Mar 01, 2007; ... FARMINGTON - Books will still be the focus for Jean Oplinger,Farmington Public Library's librarian, when she starts a secondcareer this summer. Oplinger has decided to retire after 20 years aslibrarian to start part-time work at home as a book indexer. An old profession, she said, ...
L-A Senior League
Mar 01, 2007 ... AUBURN - Following are standings in the L-A Senior Hockey Leagueat Ingersoll Arena:RECREATIONAL DIVISION W L T P Custom Metal Fabrication 14 5 0 28 Play It Again Sports 10 9 0 20 Taylor Brook Dental 9 9 1 19 Aggreko 8 8 3 19 Radio City 9 10 0 ...
CMCC to offer financial workshop
Mar 01, 2007 ... AUBURN - Central Maine Community College Corporate and CommunityServices will offer a workshop on personal finance, "PersonalFinancial Planning" (CED 002-21) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays,March 7, 14 and 21. The cost is $55 a person. Personal financial planning can help people ...
By the numbers Wrist watches
Mar 01, 2007 ... 1600: Century French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascalreportedly was the first person to wear a watch on the wrist 1868: Year Patek Philippe made the ...
Author tells women to answer door when opportunity knocks
Mar 01, 2007; ... FARMINGTON - For Linda Greenlaw, opportunity is the single mostimportant word in the English language. "Opportunity knocks. It does not let itself in. You have torecognize a good opportunity, get yourself off the couch and open thedoor," Greenlaw told the those attending the ...
Maine League
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - Following are Monday's results in the Maine TableTennis League sponsored by Stiga at Lewiston Armory: A Table: 1. Gus Akhmedov; 2. Rick Shea. B Table: 1. Evan Bradstreet; 2. John Simpson. C Table: 1 ....
HealthSteps presents senior fitness classes
Mar 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - One-hour senior fitness classes will be offered byHealthSteps at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center starting on March12. The class will provide participants with a safe and effectiveworkout that includes a warm-up, cardiovascular component, resistancetraining, plus ...
Hillary Clinton an expert in use of the convenient lie
Mar 01, 2007 ... While Al Gore was winning an Oscar for his film "An InconvenientTruth," the people he once inhabited the White House with wereshowing the power of the convenient lie. When Hillary Clinton's talented spokesman, Howard Wolfson, reactedto Hollywood mogul David Geffen's attacks on the ...
Gremlitz will lead 14 accreditors
Mar 01, 2007 ... LIVERMORE FALLS - The New England Association of Schools andColleges has appointed Richard Gremlitz to serve as chairman of theaccreditation visiting team for Livermore Falls High School. Gremlitz will lead a team of 14 educators, who will arrive onSunday, March 4, and remain until ...
'Kisses of iron'
Mar 01, 2007 ... Billy and Barbara, played by Tom Ford and Janice O'Rourke, sharehappy family memories in Portland Stage Company's production of "IronKisses." The play by James Still is a heartfelt, contemporary look atthe changing relationships between parents and children. Full ofhumor, ...
Winter storm watch posted for state Friday
Mar 01, 2007 ... GRAY - A winter storm watch has been posted by the NationalWeather Service office here. The NWS advised Wednesday evening that a "major snowstorm" waspossible. It's expected to hit the region tonight and continuethrough Friday. Snowfall accumulations of 6 inches or more are ...
Artist's work to be featured at Heirlooms of Tomorrow
Mar 01, 2007 ... FARMINGTON - Heirlooms of Tomorrow will welcome as artist of themonth Mary Kay Spencer during March. The public is invited to attendan open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, March 3. Refreshments will be served and Spencer will be inattendance to ...
Legionnaire cited
Mar 01, 2007 ... A special award of appreciation was given to New Auburn AmericanLegion Post 153 Americanism Officer Richard Doucette, left, for ...
Calendar
Mar 01, 2007 ... March 2: BAR MILLS, the Lower Village People and 12-Pack Handicapwill perform at 8 p.m. at Skip's, Route 202. $5/$7 467-5414 March 2: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Catie Curtis will perform at 8 p.m. atthe Boothbay Harbor Opera House, Townsend Avenue. $17/$20 633-6855 March 2: BRUNSWICK, ...
Stoneham eyes playground plan
Mar 01, 2007; ... STONEHAM - The town may get a playground for children if votersapprove a town meeting article to acquire the use of a central parcelof land. Voters will act on the 81-article warrant Saturday beginning at 10a.m. in the Stoneham Fire Station. "It's exciting for us that we will ...
Will Mexico share its town manager?
Mar 01, 2007; ... MEXICO - Selectmen met behind closed doors after their regularboard meeting Wednesday night to look into the pros and cons ofsharing their town manager with neighboring Rumford. No action was taken following the session. Rumford's charter does not allow for the hiring of a ...
We're not guinea pigs
Mar 01, 2007 ... Before the citizens of West Paris go to the town meeting on March3 to vote for, or against, Article 11, they should take the time toread the complex proposed ordinance available at the town office. Theordinance has nothing to do with using marijuana for medicinalpurposes. The ...