Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me. back issues from January 2008:
Check It Out
Jan 01, 2008 ... Items submitted to Check it Out must be events that benefitnonprofit organizations and be open to the public. Submissionsshould be received at least seven days in advance of theevent.Farmington area Carrabassett Valley, Friday, Jan. 4: American Red Cross blooddrive, 12 to 5 p.m., ...
Stomach, vitamin B-12 part of pernicious anemia
Jan 01, 2008 ... DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A friend was informed by her doctor that shehas pernicious anemia. He didn't give much information. Would youplease give details about this illness? - O.R. ANSWER: The basic story is that pernicious anemia comes aboutfrom a lack of vitamin B-12, but the whole ...
Aries: Look for creative venue for extra cash
Jan 01, 2008 ... CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Verne Troyer, 39; MichaelImperioli, 42; Dedee Pfeiffer, 44; Grandmaster Flash, 50. Happy Birthday: Emotional matters may stop you from takingadvantage of an opportunity that can map your future. Come up withviable plans that will help you get underway ....
Start the new year by taking small steps
Jan 01, 2008 ... DEAR READERS: The new year has arrived, and with it our chancefor a new beginning. This is the day we discard destructive oldhabits for healthy new ones. With that in mind, I am sharing DearAbby's often-requested list of New Year's resolutions - which wereadapted by my mother, Pauline ...
AP's top stories in Maine, 2007
Jan 01, 2008 ... Voted Maine's top 2007 news stories in a year-end poll ofAssociated Press member newspapers, broadcasters and staff in Maine: 1. School consolidation plan 2. Deadly Patriot's Day nor'easter 3. FairPoint attempt to buy Verizon's land lines in three states 4 ....
Looking back
Jan 01, 2008 ... OXFORD - The ice fishing season opens Wednesday, but there is noice on Lake Thompson, so permission to fish there will not as yet dothe people here much good. The water is flowing as freely throughthe lake as on a June day. A man who has lived in Otisfield on theshore of the lake for 40 ...
Cops seek suspect in stabbing
Jan 01, 2008 ... LEWISTON - The search continued Monday for a teenager suspectedof stabbing a man on Walnut Street a day earlier. Police recovered a knife and said a suspect was identified in thestabbing of 27-year-old Abdi Aden, who was attacked during a fightwith a teenager at Walnut and Pierce ...
3 hurt as SUV strikes back of semi truck
Jan 01, 2008 ... AUBURN - Three women were examined for injuries Monday nightafter the SUV they were riding in slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer on Center Street. Police said none of the injuries were life-threatening. But fornearly an hour, emergency crews responded and police from ...
Driver injured in crash
Jan 01, 2008; ... LISBON - One driver was hurt in a head-on crash on Route 196Monday afternoon that totaled his vehicle and heavily damaged theother. Shawn Donahue, 34, of 344 Lisbon St., Lisbon, had to beextricated from his vehicle by personnel from the Lisbon Falls FireCompany. He complained of ...
Man killed in Mass. industrial accident
Jan 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - A Spencer man working on a tire has beenkilled in an industrial accident in Worcester. Police Sergeant Gary Quitadamo identified the victim as 59-year-old Paul Harding. According to the Telegram & Gazette of Worcester, Harding diedwhen ...
Charges
Jan 01, 2008 ... Chad Alexander, 26, of 21 Jeanette St., on a probation hold,10:53 p.m. Sunday at that address. Amanda Daignault, 27, of 21 Jeanette St., on a charge of assault,11:06 p.m. Sunday at that address.Auburn Amie Lagasse, 23, of 32 Cote St., Lewiston on a charge ofoperating under ...
Prediction for 2008: Gloom, with periods of ungloom
Jan 01, 2008; ... How right were my 2007 predictions? Let's just say they includedoil at $100 a barrel, the sub-prime meltdown and racist outburstsfrom Don Imus and Bill O'Reilly. For 2008, I see a lot of gloom. But I also see ungloom. And avague sort of blobby thing that could either be the end of ...
Man faces charges after chase
Jan 01, 2008 ... AUBURN - A Portland man remained behind bars on Monday a dayafter a crash that ended a police chase through Oxford andAndroscoggin counties. Bartley Ray, 28, remained at the Androscoggin County Jail oncharges of driving while intoxicated, driving after having beendeclared a ...
Sun Journal's top 10 stories of 2007
Jan 01, 2008 ... On the morning of March 30, police swarmed a Minot Avenue home inAuburn after a man was reported wandering in the yard with whatappeared to be an automatic weapon. The body of a woman was sprawledin the driveway behind him. It didn't take police long to determine who the dead woman ...
MS foundation turns in cell phones
Jan 01, 2008 ... Dear Sun Spots: Readers wondering what to do with old cell phonesmight want to help dispose of them whilst helping a worthy cause. My name is Pamela Chasse. I would like to inform your readers ofa cell phone drive to help raise money for the Multiple Sclerosisfoundation. The phones ...
Voter identification law will be first test for court
Jan 01, 2008 ... The answer to a cynic's question "Do elections matter?" may bepartially found in the way judges have handled an Indiana voterphoto ID law that requires people to prove their identity beforethey can vote. The Supreme Court will begin 2008 by hearingarguments in one of the most volatile ...
Acme New Year's
Jan 01, 2008; ... LEWISTON - At the Acme Club on Park Street, the New Year'srevelers had their priorities. Celebrate the holiday first, worryabout the little stuff second. "I'll be kissing, hugging and wishing all my friends the best newyear," said Marie Cooper. "Everyone is having a good time and ...
By the numbers New Year's trivia
Jan 01, 2008 ... 1904: Year of first rooftop celebration held atop 1 Times Square,New York 1907: Year of first ball-lowering celebration there 700: Number of pounds the original New ...
2008 can be a Dillingham kind of year
Jan 01, 2008 ... We resolve to spend more time with our families. We resolve to lose weight. We resolve to quit smoking. Every year it's the same resolutions. Some resolutions stick forsome of us, but too many wane as the year unfolds. Let's all resolve to do something different ...
Jack was 'rather a poor' patient
Jan 01, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jack Nicholson says he drew on his ownexperience in the hospital for his new film, "The Bucket List." Nicholson and Morgan Freeman co-star as cancer patients whodecide to travel the world following their wish list of things to dobefore they die. "A lot of ...
December snowfalls
Jan 01, 2008 ... 2007: 38.8 inches 2006: 5.8 inches 2005: 17 inches 2004: 9.9 inches 2003: 28.8 inches 2002: 24 inches 2001: 13.9 inches 2000: 22.1 inches Source: National Weather Service, measured in Portland Total snowfalls: 2007-08 ...
Auburn Rec
Jan 01, 2008 ... Men's Slo Down League -- week 2 results: Rocky Mountain Oysters 47, First Stringers 34 - RMO: Eric Camire15, Dave Polley 8; FS: Jay Russell 8, McKenzie Wight 8. White Rock 43, ESM 39 - WR: Jim Collins 12, Chris Williamson 8;ESM: Chris Brackett ...
Chamber breakfasts at the Norlands
Jan 01, 2008 ... LIVERMORE - The Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Chamber of Commercegathered in the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center mansionkitchen for a country breakfast on Dec. 7. A short business meetingfollowed. Officers were announced for 2008: chairman, Brett Beno, FabianOil; vice ...
Walker to sign book at Northeast expo
Jan 01, 2008 ... AUGUSTA - The Northeast Motorsports Expo & Trade Show will holdits 20th annual showcase this weekend at the Augista Civic Center. Festivities for the three-day weekend kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday,Jan. 4, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 6. Highlights include legendary Oxford ...
Briefly
Jan 01, 2008 ... Breakfast set WILTON - The Wilton "Early Bird" Community Breakfast will be heldWednesday, Jan. 9, at the Wilton Congregational Church, 386 Main St. Speaker will be Dr. Michael Cormier, SAD 9 superintendent ofschools, who will discuss ...
Plow truck rolls onto side
Jan 01, 2008 ... RANGELEY - No one was injured Monday when the back end of a townplow truck slid off the road and the vehicle rolled onto its side,police Chief Phil Weymouth said. Thomas Gray, 53, ...
Conservation at its peak
Jan 01, 2008 ... LEWISTON - Katahdin, Katahdin Lake and the Baxter State Parkregion, a majestic wilderness that has shaped the culture, historyand soul of Maine, are the focus of two exhibitions at the BatesCollege Museum of Art. "Taking Different Trails: The Artists Journey to Katahdin Lake"and ...
Oxford Hills remains unbeaten in WMYBL
Jan 01, 2008 ... Recent results from the Western Maine Youth Basketball League: Dixfield 41, Auburn 38 - Dixfield: Dylan Kidder 16, Tyler Frost12; Auburn: Brady Innes 14, caleb Spruill 10. Turner 46, Oakland 44 - Turner: Levi Morin 15, Tylon Crocket 7;Oakland: J. Holmes 19. Oxford Hills ...
Bowie leads Maranacook Bantams
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Maranacook bantams won three of four games during the lastcouple of weeks to improve to 10-4-1. On Dec. 22, Central Maine Gold posted a 5-1 victory overMaranacook at Colby College. Dakota Bowie scored Maranacook's lonegoal, while River Mullan was the goalie. Max Poulin scored ...
Surgery set for Patriots fan injured at stadium
Jan 01, 2008; ... OTISFIELD - The father of an Otisfield man who was injured whenhe jumped from the bridge at Gillette Stadium prior to the NewEngland Patriots game against the Miami Dolphins said his son willhave surgery on his wrists and hands Thursday. Drew Davis, 20, of Bell Hill Road was ...
Briefly
Jan 01, 2008 ... Supper postponed OXFORD - The annual fried clam supper that was supposed to beheld Jan. 5 by the Rock-O-Dundee Riders will be postponed. Dan Davisof the Lost Gull of Welchville, who makes the supper possible, has amedical crisis with his son. A later date will be ...
Armstrong joins Oxford Networks
Jan 01, 2008 ... LEWISTON - Casey Armstrong was recently appointed to the positionof network operations center technician at Oxford Networks inLewiston. He is responsible for fielding incoming calls andproviding timely resolution and technical support for OxfordNetworks voice, video and data services. In ...
Norton honored by company
Jan 01, 2008 ... NEW GLOUCESTER - Rebeca Norton, a New Gloucester resident andindependent salesperson for AtHome America, was recognized as a topconsultant with high October personal and team ...
Briefly
Jan 01, 2008 ... Lodge to install WALES - Webster Lodge 164, AF and AM, will hold a semi-publicinstallation of officers at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the WalesGrange and Masonic Hall, 322 Centre Road. All Masons, their familiesand those interested in the fraternity are invited. Refreshmentswill ...
Information session scheduled
Jan 01, 2008 ... LEWISTON - The National Able Network is holding a SeniorEmployment Information Session from 10 to 11 a.m. on ...
Funeral Notices
Jan 01, 2008 ... Mahaffy- Roland E., 77, of Auburn, died Dec. 29. Funeral serviceswill be held on THURSDAY, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Auburn Church ofthe Nazarene. Visitation on Thursday at 10 a.m. one hour prior tothe service. Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL ANDTRIBUTE CENTER, ...
Ruling due on charter panel dissolution
Jan 01, 2008; ... RUMFORD - Selectmen will act on a decision by town lawyer TomCarey on whether the dissolution of the Charter Commission earlierthis month by the board was legal when they meet Thursday night. The regular twice-monthly selectmen's meeting begins at 7 p.m. inthe Municipal Building ...
Drifting into 2008
Jan 01, 2008 ... LEWISTON - Zac Chickering was busy early Monday morning,shoveling the front steps of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. "When I volunteered to do this job, I was not expecting this muchsnow in December, but I still like doing it," the Lewiston man said. He wasn't alone ...
Driver touches live wire, survives
Jan 01, 2008 ... DIXFIELD - Nick Jones doesn't remember much about the caraccident he was in Friday but figures somebody was looking out forhim. Jones, 23, of Carthage, accidentally touched a live electricalwire that was downed after his Jeep Cherokee took out a power poleduring a Route 142 ...
School lunch menus
Jan 01, 2008 ... RUMFORD - The lunch menus for Rumford Elementary, Meroby, St.Athanasius-St. John's schools are announced for the week of Jan. 2.Menus are subject to change without notice. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, oven fries, corn cobbettes, quick pic- cheese, pepperoni crackers - peanut butter ...
Briefly
Jan 01, 2008 ... Club to meet MEXICO - The Mexico Trail Blazers will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday,Jan. 2, downstairs at the Mexico Town Hall. Snow dance and raffletickets are on sale. To become a member, call Nick Brown at 364-8665.Circle ...
Woman has good fortune
Jan 02, 2008 ... DEAR ABBY: I am one of your faithful readers and have personallyrelated to some of the problems that appear in your column. I havebeen particularly moved by letters in which people share theirpersonal experiences regarding acts of kindness. As a foster child, I was lucky to have ...
Check It Out
Jan 02, 2008 ... Items submitted to Check it Out must be events that benefitnonprofit organizations and be open to the public. Submissionsshould be received at least seven days in advance of theevent.Farmington area Carrabassett Valley, Friday, Jan. 4: American Red Cross blooddrive, 12 to 5 p.m., ...
Dr. Linwood M. Rowe, M.D.
Jan 01, 2008 ... RUMFORD - Dr. Linwood M. Rowe, M.D., 89, died peacefullyThursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at the Rumford Community Hospital after abrief illness. He was born in Rumford May 10, 1918, the son of the late Dr.William T. Rowe and Marion (Littlefield) Rowe of Portland. He attended Rumford ...
Michael L. "Skip" Pritsky
Jan 01, 2008 ... LIVERMORE FALLS - Funeral services for Michael L. "Skip" Pritskywere held Saturday at Finley Funeral Home. Officiating ...
John L. Batherson
Jan 01, 2008 ... RUMFORD - A Mass of Christian Burial for John L. Batherson wascelebrated Monday at St. Athanasius-St. John Church, Rumford, withthe Rev. Angelo LeVasseur as celebrant. Organist was Mark Belangerand trumpeter was Even Belanger. Music selections included "U.S. AirForce Hymn," "Amazing ...
Harry L. Smith
Jan 01, 2008 ... SKOWHEGAN - Harry L. Smith, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday,Dec. 30, 2007, after a battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 4, 1933, in Salem, the first son of the lateRalph and Olive (Ranger) Smith. He was educated in various FranklinCounty schools, located in Salem, Phillips, ...
Jeremiah "Jerry" J. Iannucci
Jan 01, 2008 ... JAY - A Mass of Christian Burial with full military honors wascelebrated Monday for Jeremiah "Jerry" J. Iannucci at St. Rose ofLima Church in Jay preceded by prayers at Finley Funeral Home inLivermore Falls. Officiating was the Rev. Roger Chabot. Musicalselections by the resurrection ...
Blanche Irene Thibault
Jan 01, 2008 ... PHOENIX, Ariz. - Blanche Irene Thibault, 83, formerly of Ft.Lauderdale, Fla., passed away Dec. 29, 2007 in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born on May 26, 1924, in Lewiston to Alfred and Marie-Anne Vallee. She had lived in Arizona for six years. She is survived by her sons, Roger ...
Sandra L. Wood
Jan 01, 2008 ... LEWISTON - Sandra L. Wood, 47, who lived with her fiance, StephenDaigle of 128 Pinewoods Road, Lewiston, died peacefully Saturday,Dec. 29, 2007, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin with her sisterand fiancee by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in ...
Dorothea Jean Crook Thomas
Jan 01, 2008 ... BRIDGTON - Dorothea Jean Crook Thomas died Dec. 29, 2007 at herhome, surrounded by her family, after an extremely courageous battlewith cancer. She was born in Bridgton on July 29, 1937, the daughter ofWilliam and Althea Smith Crook. She resided in Bridgton until 1953,moved to ...
Rachel A. Wilson
Jan 01, 2008 ... AUBURN - Rachel A. Wilson, 68, of Poland, passed away on Dec. 30,2007, at the Hospice House. She was born on Sept. 7, 1939, in Lewiston, the daughter ofRobert and Yvette (Jolin) Dagneau. She worked in the local shoe shops as a floor person. She marriedher husband, Henry, 35 ...
Edgar White Jr.
Jan 01, 2008 ... FARMINGTON - Edgar White Jr., 84, of Wilton, died peacefully inthe early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, with his bestfriend, his wife, holding his hand at the Edgewood Rehabilitationand Living Center, Lower Main Street, Farmington. He was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Canton, the ...
Betty Anne (Hodson) Whittingham
Jan 01, 2008 ... LEWISTON - Betty Anne (Hodson) Whittingham, 77, of Lisbon, passedaway on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and personal confidant to herentire family. She was a faithful member of the First Assembly ofGod Church in Lewiston. Her love for the Lord was evident ...
Surgery for hiatal hernia when medicines fail
Jan 02, 2008 ... DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am soon having surgery for my hiatal hernia.Two doctors have told me that it is severe enough to have this done.I have reflux coming into my throat and have taken Nexium forseveral years now. I am worried about the effects of surgery. How long does itreally ...
Looking back
Jan 02, 2008 ... LEWISTON - Jumping from their car, a motorman and conductorreached a place of safety while their car at great speed ran downMain Street, crossing the head of Lisbon Street and down the steepergrade, while men on the car tried to get the trolley wire off andrestrained women from leaping ...
Taurus: Set your sights high
Jan 02, 2008 ... Happy Birthday: Add a little heart and soul into the mix andyou'll be the one everyone looks to for answers. Your dedication,loyalty and desire to do what's right will take you beyond yourexpectations. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't look too far beyond the momenttoday. You can ...
Study: Join services, save $1.86M
Jan 02, 2008; ... The Twin Cities could save $1.86 million over the next five yearsby combining government services, including sharing a city manager,according to final reports of Joint Services Coordinator StephenEldridge. "Now the leaders in the community, the city councilors andcommittee ...
Car donations help melanoma foundation
Jan 02, 2008 ... Individuals who would like their old cars removed free from theiryards, or would like a quick alternative to selling or trading theirvehicle, have another option. Used vehicles are an essential source of funding to the MelanomaEducation Foundation, a nonprofit Peabody-based ...
Sheriff aims to save money in 2008
Jan 02, 2008; ... AUBURN - At the close of his first year, one marked withcontroversy and accomplishment, Androscoggin County Sheriff GuyDesjardins gives himself a "B." In 2007, he managed to cut thousands of dollars from the jailbudget, add an officer to patrol rural towns and boost thevisibility ...
Wellness van visits in January
Jan 02, 2008 ... LEWISTON - The Central Maine Heart and Vascular InstituteWellness Van will visit the following locations in January: Oxford: Today, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oxford Wal-Mart. Augusta: Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Augusta Wal-Mart. Rumford: Wednesday, ...
Auxiliaries hold membership drives
Jan 02, 2008 ... LISBON - "With the start of the new year, the Ladies Auxiliary tothe Veterans of Foreign Wars are beginning a statewide membershipdrive," said Department President Jane Poulin of Lisbon. "We are striving for each of our auxiliaries throughout Maine tosign up as many new members as ...
Agricultural show coming in January
Jan 02, 2008 ... AUGUSTA - The 67th annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show will beheld Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 15 to 17, at the Augusta CivicCenter. More than 5,000 are expected to attend the show, hosted bythe Maine Department of Agriculture. The show will feature dozens of lectures, ...
Ecomaine solicits nominees for awards
Jan 02, 2008 ... PORTLAND - Ecomaine, a municipally owned and operated recyclingand waste disposal operation, is soliciting nominees for its annualeco-Excellence Awards, which are given in recognition of recyclingefforts. Board of Directors Chairwoman Linda Boudreau announced that thenames of ...
Reader seeks local doll dealer
Jan 02, 2008 ... Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for someone who buys porcelain dollsin the area. I have some that I am interested in selling if I canlocate a dealer for these in the area. Also I have a music box thatif I would like to find out its worth and may sell also. It is old. -No Name, No ...