Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me. back issues from July 2007:
CMCC summer session starts July 9
Jul 01, 2007 ... AUBURN - Central Maine Community College will begin its secondsummer session with courses starting the week of July 9, ending theweek of Aug. 27. Most classes meet twice a week (Tuesday/Thursday orMonday/Wednesday) and there are still openings in a number ofclasses. All courses carry ...
TRiO names Fraser program director
Jul 01, 2007 ... AUBURN - Mary Fraser of Gray has been named the new director ofthe TRiO Student Support Services Program at Central Maine CommunityCollege. She has been with the TRiO program for the last 31/2 years,most recently as coordinator of retention and transfer. Fraser received her ...
USM-LAC dean's list
Jul 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - The following students have been named to the dean'slist at the University of Southern Maine's Lewiston-Auburn Collegefollowing the spring semester: Full-time students Auburn: Emily E. Caron, Mark A. Coursey, Alexander G. Katopis,Catherine A. McKinney, William D ....
Facetime: Alex Kolbe
Jul 01, 2007; ... Meet Alex Kolbe - a veteran car-wash detailer at Yvon's Car Washon Lincoln Street and soon-to-be college student, then machinist.Kolbe's seen it all - well, almost - inside the car wash. And he caneven tell you what it feels like to be in the car's position. Name: Alex ...
GE retirees plan events
Jul 01, 2007 ... The General Electric Downeast Retirees Association (GEDRA) isaccepting new members in its organization. Members include allretirees from GE facilities in the New England states, as well as NewYork, Ohio and New Jersey who have come to Maine to retire. Mostmembers are from the Auburn GE ...
Maine park plans summer wildlife days
Jul 01, 2007 ... GRAY - A summer series of wildlife exhibits and demonstrationstargeted for the general public is offered at the Maine Wildlife Parkon Route 26. Wildlife Days are held on consecutive weekends throughthe summer, and are sponsored by the Friends of the Maine WildlifePark. Presenters ...
The Colisee:
Jul 01, 2007 ... Write about its problems and readers will respond. We got a good batch of mail over the last week from last Sunday'sb analysis of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Readers were all overthe emotional spectrum, with some strongly behind keeping andnurturing the facility, and others ...
What should be done with the Colisee?
Jul 01, 2007 ... You responded: (Some responses have been edited for content.) Why can't we have "live" performances of Engelbert Humperdinck?Alpine Bus Tours has constant bookings for him." - Robert Preo, Auburn Sell it! Market it aggressively. Delete conditions in the ...
Five non-alcoholic quaffables
Jul 01, 2007; ... Izze Sparkling Blackberry: Surprisingly light-bodied for a dark-fruit drink, this could be amply swilled on its own or used as a basefor punch. Lorina Sparkling Lemonade (regular or pink): Light and just fizzyenough, this subtly flavored delight from France also mixes well ...
Tropical paradise?
Jul 01, 2007; ... Smalls Falls offers up a taste of the tropics, without the creepy-crawlies. If you read the b Section with any regularity, you might know I'vegot an active imagination. As a wee lass, it was my ambition to run off to sea, adopt piracyand eventually retire (early) to a ...
We interrupt your regularly scheduled program
Jul 01, 2007; ... After epicurious.com Food Editor Sarah Kagan gave me oodles ofgrilling tips (see story on the front of b), the b team decided totake her advice and apply it to our own, home-grilled dinner (just intime for the 4th of July, to boot!). We used a variety of marinades and grilling ...
Tips from a blonde
Jul 01, 2007; ... With July 4 coming up, Scott Taylor - Sun Journal city governmentguru - and I were talking about our plans for my favorite holiday. Yep, I love the Fourth of July. In Waterloo, Iowa, they dump large barrels of some gas/chemicalmixture off the bridge as they light it on fire ....
Forest gumption
Jul 01, 2007; ... "Here we go," Jonas Lindberg said softly, hoisting up a handful ofleaves. "These are delicious." A timid munch affirmed Lindberg's assessment, as the above-groundportion of the wild onions known as ramps provided a mini-jolt offlavor. They also lightened my gnawing pessimism about ...
Summertime, and the grilling is easier than you think
Jul 01, 2007; ... Every season has its sights, smells, casts of light - and cravingsfor flavors that seem to float on the air. In the fall, as the wind turns crisp and tinged with wood smoke,and the sunlight turns pale and cold, fresh baked bread, hot soup androasted fowl make your dinner table ...
Police log
Jul 01, 2007 ... David Hopkins, 22, of 235 Churchill Road, Leeds, operating underthe influence, 2:08 a.m. Saturday, at the corner of Farwell andSabattus streets, Lewiston.Auburn Wendell White, 42, of 42 Davis St., Lewiston, violating bail,burglary and theft, 10:44 p.m. Friday, 43 Ninth St., ...
b buff, b beautiful weekly update
Jul 01, 2007 ... Russ After a slight setback last week I was a little ambivalent whenapproaching the scale after being gone on vacation for a week.Stepping on, I couldn't believe that I actually lost two pounds.Swimming all day in the pool and the ocean, long walks and watchingwhat I ate were the ...
Turner's Homestead Trail offers adventure, history, river views
Jul 01, 2007 ... There's plenty to like about hiking the Homestead Trail on this1,900-acre parcel of land along the Androscoggin River. There's adventure, thanks in part to less-than-ideal signage. There's history dating back to the 1870s. And there are great views, scenery, picnic areas ...
Crowds celebrate Somali festival
Jul 01, 2007; ... LEWISTON - The city's Multi-Purpose Center seemed to betransformed into a colorful, joyous, distance place Saturday night asthe fifth annual Somali-American independence festival wascelebrated. Festival coordinator Omar Ahmed explained the festival is heldevery year to celebrate ...
By the numbers Bats
Jul 01, 2007 ... 900: Number of bat species in the world 6: Wingspan in feet of the gigantic flying fox bat, found in Asia 600: Number of mosquitoes a little brown bat can eat in one ...
Levesque suing Fox to deter 'reckless' reporting
Jul 01, 2007; ... The lawyer representing Lewiston School Superintendent LeonLevesque said Saturday that Levesque is suing the Fox News Network"for what they dragged him through," and to deter "irresponsible andreckless" reporting. Lawyer Bernard J. Kubetz of Bangor said he fully supports theright ...
Spitting out the taxation medicine
Jul 01, 2007 ... The 123rd Maine Legislature wrapped up its first regular session aweek and a half ago without passing comprehensive tax reform. Thisdisappointed many Mainers, including me. However, I wasn't surprisedat the outcome. In most political fights, organized negativity easilybeats a messy ...
Pox on both the House and Senate
Jul 01, 2007; ... Encouraging ethical behavior, and stopping abuses, starts with aunicameral legislature As our founding fathers stated in the Declaration of Independence,"mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable,than to right themselves by abolishing forms to which they ...
Populist upsurge denies senators
Jul 01, 2007 ... Beware of an aroused citizenry. It's an admonition that should beingrained in the brain of any run-of-the-mill politician, let alonesomeone who has ascended to the United States Senate. But from the Olympian heights of the world's greatest deliberativebody, it is often forgotten ....
Bush's legacy: A conservative court
Jul 01, 2007 ... The war in Iraq is a mess, and the immigration bill is still indoubt. But one branch of government is working out as President Bushplanned. It's the Supreme Court, which just ended its 2006-07 term. Previous decisions this term indicate that, by installing JusticesJohn ...
One social crisis that can be truly solved
Jul 01, 2007 ... Ending hunger is more cost-efficient than allowing it to exist In Maine, 12.3 percent of households - approximately 157,891people - do not get enough to eat. In the United States as a whole,35 million people are considered "food- insecure." When people are food-insecure, they ...
Nation's conservation efforts can be improved
Jul 01, 2007; ... The resurgence of the bald eagle is reason for Americans to feelproud. In the 1960s it looked like our national bird might disappearfrom the lower 48 states and Americans desperately wanted to protectthe eagle. And protect it we have. Today, the bald eagle is soaring ....
'Luxury' of Colisee is beyond taxpayers' reach
Jul 01, 2007 ... Other groups could use the type of bailouts given the strugglingarena As a citizen and taxpayer of Lewiston, I am appalled at the"bailout" of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. This should put everyoneon notice that politics is what matters in Lewiston, not ...
Libra: You might get mixed messages
Jul 01, 2007 ... CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liv Tyler, 30; Missy Elliott, 36;Carl Lewis, 46; Dan Aykroyd, 55 Happy Birthday: Greater opportunities to make personal changes toyourself and your surroundings will lift your spirits and bring youadded confidence. Doing something to help a cause will ...
Life's lessons learned from the Internet Dog
Jul 01, 2007; ... Dogs can teach you a lot if you are paying attention. I just bought my two sons their first dog. The delight on theirfaces is worth every small hassle that comes with owning a dog. We ended up naming him Buddy the Internet Dog for two reasons: 1. We found him on the ...
Costume wearer tackled by kids
Jul 01, 2007 ... DEAR ABBY: I am a professional costume wearer. By that, I mean Ihave been an elf, a giraffe, a moose, T-Rex and a character for amajor hamburger chain. I am presently a character for a major cerealcompany. Once I am in costume, I am not allowed to speak. Adults and older children ...
Funeral Notices
Jul 01, 2007 ... Chasse - Yvette A., 78, a resident of Auburn, died Thursday, June28. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 9 a.m. at St. PhilipsChurch. Interment in the family lot at St. Peter's Cemetery. Onlinecondolences and sharing of memories may be expressed atwww.lynchbrothers.com. Visitation ...
Kingfield Pops goes shotgun
Jul 01, 2007; ... KINGFIELD - Standing near a large stage in a sprawling farm fieldunder threatening, windy skies Saturday afternoon, Susan Jonasonwondered aloud just what would happen this year to make the fifthannual Kingfield Pops outdoor concert another one to remember. On stage, renowned ...
There are many oases in our 'cultural desert'
Jul 01, 2007 ... Leland Faulkner of Auburn, a performance artist and filmmaker,recently decried the Twin Cities "cultural schizophrenia" in an op-ed published June 3. His comment stemmed from Auburn's attempt to cutfunding for L/A Arts programs within the school system. The funding was restored, ...
Androscoggin Chamber salutes local scholars
Jul 01, 2007 ... At the Annual Chamber Trade Show Breakfast on June 14, theAndroscoggin County Chamber of Commerce honored many of the 2007scholarship winners. Over the last seven years, the chamber has awarded almost $250,000in scholarships to local students. The 2007 scholarship winners ...
Flip-flops go from casual to couture
Jul 01, 2007; ... Ask some people and they'd tell you that, if they could, theywould wear flip-flops year-round. Some, in fact, do. Most, though, wait for those first signs of warm weather. That'swhen flip-flop fanatics break out their go-to footwear for the sunnyseason. You don't have to be a ...
Paradis, Gagne
Jul 01, 2007; ... POLAND - Announcement is made of the engagement of Jessica L.Paradis and Daniel T. Gagne, both of Poland. Miss Paradis is the daughter of John Paradis of Sabattus andSherrie Arsenault of Poland. She is ...
Morris, Peters
Jul 01, 2007; ... LEWISTON - Paula Morris of Clinton and Brian Morris of Canton areannouncing the engagement of their daughter, Erin Morris of Clinton,to Thomas Peters III of Lewiston, son of Nelson and Francine PetersII of Lewiston. Miss Morris is a 2003 graduate of the University of Maine ...
50th anniversary celebrated
Jul 01, 2007; ... AUBURN - Romeo and Helene Lepage celebrated their 50th anniversaryon April 27. A surprise party was given by their children at theCarriage House on April 22, where family and friends celebrated. They lived in Lewiston the first couple of years, then moved toJames Street in Auburn, ...
'If a kid can dream it, we can build it.' Kids Crooked House wins Yahoo! Ultimate Connection Contest
Jul 01, 2007 ... WINDHAM - The online votes are in: Kids Crooked House has beat out9,000 other small businesses from around the country to win amarketing-oriented prize package worth an estimated $100,000 in theYahoo! Ultimate Connection Contest. A small business founded in 2005 by partners Glen ...
NOTE: Tara Collette can be reached at 577-7189
Jul 01, 2007; ... When Tara Collette and her fiance, Zachary Bryant, began lookingat wedding dates, July 7, 2007, seemed to resonate. Sure, it was Collette's 24th birthday. And sure, many of theirfriends and family planned to come to town that week for vacation. But what really clinched it was ...
Pretty in pink They don't bloom long, but peonies are absolutely beautiful. And they are easy to grow if you plant them right and use rings.
Jul 01, 2007 ... Good morning! Summer solstice has come and gone, but the extendedhours of light certainly are showing in plant growth - and we willjust skip over how much the weeds like it. For me, solstice alwaysmarks not just the beginning of summer but the explosion of summerflowers. Daisies ...
30th anniversary celebrated
Jul 01, 2007; ... GRAY - The children of Paul and Tracy Morton are proud to announcethat their parents have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. OnMay 26, the couple joined friends and family at a party in theirhonor in New Gloucester. The celebration was hosted by their daughter and ...
Wagner, Jasniewski
Jul 01, 2007; ... AUBURN - Announcement is made of the engagement of Kimberly Wagnerof Auburn and Walter Jasniewski of Portland. The future bride is the daughter of Stephen and Diane McManus ofAuburn and Peter and Nancy Wagner of Sabattus. She is a 1998 graduateof Edward Little High School and a ...
Forrest, St. Laurent
Jul 01, 2007; ... NEWRY - The wedding of Beth Lynn Forrest and Derrick James St.Laurent was held at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the Artists Bridge inNewry. Chaplain Raymond St. Pierre officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. St. Laurent is the daughter of the late John L. Forrest Jr.of Greene and Cheri-Lynn ...
Simard, Chamberlain
Jul 01, 2007; ... AUBURN - Thomas Simard of Lewiston and Joan Simard of Auburn areannouncing the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Tara Simard ofPortsmouth, N.H., to Joshua Chamberlain of Bedford, N.H., son ofThomas and Clarene Chamberlain of Merrimack, N.H. Miss Simard is a 2000 graduate of St ....
Perron, Guimond
Jul 01, 2007; ... SABATTUS - Richard and Katherine Perron of Sabattus are announcingthe engagement of their daughter, Melissa Perron, to Timothy Guimond,son of Adrian and Diane Guimond of Lewiston. The future bride is a 2003 graduate of the University of the Artsin Philadelphia, Pa., with a ...
Working for the house
Jul 01, 2007; ... The state of Maine has been around since 1820, and in all theseyears, the system of governance outlined in our Constitution has beengood enough for every corporation doing business in Maine. Our state is governed, in part, by a citizen Legislature electedevery two years. The ...
Misery loves company, and Celtics fans have had plenty of it recently
Jul 01, 2007 ... Rick Pitino once famously christened Boston Celtics fandom "thefellowship of the miserable." Guilty as charged, sir. Thank you for your meritoriouscontribution to our chronic, collective colitis, by the way. If youweren't supporting Louisville's local economy by spending millions ...
Buchholz delivers
Jul 01, 2007; ... The top prospect in the Red Sox organization ... Buchholz delivers PORTLAND - Even when he was in the backyard playing catch withsome buddies, Clay Buchholz was forbidden from throwing a curve ballby his father. "Every time he saw me start trying to put any spin on the ...
Damaged.
Jul 01, 2007; ... HARTFORD - On any hot summer day in years gone by, Paula Marsterscould dive from the end of her private dock into the cool waters ofLake Anasagunticook. This year, a dive from the dock would landMarsters in a muddy bog full of frogs. "I used to have a waterfront property," said ...
12th District Court, Farmington
Jul 01, 2007 ... FARMINGTON - The following cases were closed recently in 12thDistrict Court: Ryan P. Kelly, 19, Temple, terrorizing on Dec. 22, 2006, sent tojury trial. Matthew Kennedy, 34, Rangeley, motor vehicle speeding: 30+mph overspeed limit, dismissed. Robert J. Keoskie, 34, ...
Pickerel passion, bones and all
Jul 01, 2007 ... The other day I received this e-mailed letter from Teresa: Dear Paul: I caught a beautiful pickerel the other day, had to puthim back because I'm not sure of how to fillet the fish. I've beentold they're loaded with bones. I love to eat northern pike, is thisfish anything like that ...
Page Two: Quick hits
Jul 01, 2007 ... TOUGH TIME TO BLEED AMERICAN Colombia's Juan Pablo Montoya won the last Nextel Cup race.Japanese manufacturer Toyota took the pole for today's stop at NewHampshire International Speedway. In a related development, Prozacprescriptions to guys named Bubba went up 300 percent last ...
Page Two: On the Tube
Jul 01, 2007 ... Tennis: Wimbledon Noon,. Channel 6 It's all taped. The All-England Club's credo is never on Sunday.Guess some of the Puritans didn't catch the boat. MLB: Braves at Marlins 1 p.m., TBS Florida is due to buy another World Series championship in ...
Adams passes Morgan for third win of season
Jul 01, 2007 ... OXFORD - Forty laps are enough time for most top drivers to get tothe front of a crowded Late Model field at Oxford Plains Speedway. Travis Adams typically needs about half that long. Adams completedone of his increasingly familiar climbs up the leader board bydriving around Corey ...
Military casualties: Week of June 25-29
Jul 01, 2007 ... Sgt. Alphonso J. Montenegro II, 22, of Far Rockaway, N.Y. Sgt. Ryan M. Wood, 22, of Oklahoma City. Pfc. Daniel J. Agami, 25, of Coconut Creek, Fla. Pfc. Anthony D. Hebert, 19, of Lake City, Minn. Pfc. Thomas R. Leemhuis, 23, of Binger, Okla. Spc. Joseph P ....
Hard work earns Poland native spot on NASCAR crew
Jul 01, 2007; ... LOUDON, N.H. - When Nextel Cup driver Tony Raines takes the greenflag in today's Lenox Industrial Tools 300, a young man from Polandwill have an up-close and personal view of the action. Kyle Coolidge, 22, serves as pit-support for Raines No. 96 DLPHDTV Chevrolet for Hall of Fame ...
Bessey sweeps Brunswick
Jul 01, 2007 ... SOUTH PARIS - Four pitchers combined to allow just one run onseven hits over 14 innings to lead Bessey Motors to sweep of itsdouble-header against Brunswick on Saturday. Bessey won Game 1, 4-0,and cruised to a 6-1 win in Game 2. Ben Ryerson went the distance in Game 1 for Bessey ...
Well done
Jul 01, 2007 ... Nicole Mary Wotherspoon of New Gloucester has graduated from ...
Vanessa Ouellette
Jul 01, 2007 ... Vanessa Ouellette of Auburn has been named to the dean's ...
NEC dean's list
Jul 01, 2007 ... HENNIKER, N.H. - The following students have been named to thedean's list for the spring term at New England ...
Simonne A. Champagne
Jul 01, 2007 ... AUBURN - A Mass of christian burial was held Friday for Simonne A.Champagne at Holy Cross Church with the Rev. Daniel Greenleafofficiating, assisted by Deacon Aaron Damboise. Committal was ...
Madeleine L. Plante Genest
Jul 01, 2007 ... AUGUSTA - Madeleine L. Plante Genest, 79, after perseveringthrough a long bout of cancer, succumbed to its effects on Thursday,June 28. Even in her last days, her pain and suffering did notdiminish her spirit which so many loved. She was born in Augusta, on March 28, 1928, a ...
Mr. Gerard J. Boucher
Jul 01, 2007 ... LEWISTON - A Mass of christian burial honoring the life of Mr.Gerard J. Boucher was held on Saturday, June 30, at Holy CrossChurch, following prayers at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf celebrated the Mass and recitedcommittal prayers at St. Peter's ...
Beverly B. Marquis
Jul 01, 2007 ... Farmington - Beverly B. Marquis, 85, of Wilton, died late Fridayevening at Orchard Park Living Center where she had resided for thelast month. She was born in Farmington, Feb. 10, 1922, a daughter of BernardC. and Verna (Erskine) Bradley. She received her education inFarmington ...