Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me. back issues from May 2009:
Mother of groom makes big trouble
May 01, 2009 ... DEAR ABBY: I need some advice - fast! My daughter, "Julie," isbeing married in July to a wonderful young man I'll call "Denny,"who is also an only child. Julie and Denny planned a small, intimatewedding with close friends and family to be held in our prize-winning flower garden. The ...
MRSA: Super germ resistant to antibiotics
May 01, 2009 ... DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband recently passed away. He wasdiagnosed as having MRSA. I have never heard of this disease, andcannot find it in my medical dictionary. Would you please explainwhat it is? How is it contracted? What precautions are needed tokeep caregivers from getting it? - ...
Libra: Help a cause
May 01, 2009 ... CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wes Anderson, 40; Tim McGraw, 42;John Woo, 63; Judy Collins, 70. Happy Birthday: Be careful who you push away. You cannot letstubbornness be your downfall. You may have to settle for less inorder to hang on to what's important. Don't overreact, ...
Check It Out
May 01, 2009 ... 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 Farmington, Friday, May 1: Rummage sale, 3-6 p.m., St. Joseph'sParish Hall, ...
100 years ago, 1909
May 01, 2009 ... Yesterday the room of the fourth grade at the Washburn School.Auburn, was closed for one week by order of the Board of Health. Twoof the pupils in that room are ill with diphtheria. They are thePenley and Tufts children on Turner street and the room was closedas a precautionary measure ....
100 years ago, 1909
May 01, 2009 ... Tag day is to be held in these cities May 8 to aid the Lewistonand Auburn Children's Home. The plan is to have one hundredchaperones and a thousand young ladies, stationed at the depots,hotels, street corners, everywhere in fact. People are advised toallow the first girl who approaches ...
100 years ago, 1909
May 01, 2009 ... Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Manning of 109 Ash street, Lewiston, a numberof their friends, several police officers and a large number ofchildren were searching for several hours Tuesday afternoon forMaster Marcellus Manning, aged about three years. The little fellowleft the house early in the ...
Looking back
May 01, 2009 ... The able bodied citizens of North and West Auburn and vicinityturned out Thursday afternoon to help their neighbor and friend,Jesse Jones, raise his new barn. The date was changed owing to therecent snow storm so that the crew was not a large one. But 40 men,some younger, some older, ...
Song lyrics to 'Storms Never Last' requested
May 01, 2009 ... Dear Sun Spots: Could you look up this song for me? It's by JessiColter called "Storms Never Last." Would appreciate it a lot. Enjoyyour column as ever. Thanks a lot. - No Name, No Town. Answer: "Storms Never Last" was written by Bosse Andersson andJessi Colter and performed by ...
Local dealers upbeat on Chrysler
May 01, 2009; ... Chrysler dealers in western and central Maine are hopeful thatThursday's announcement of bankruptcy will reassure owners andbuyers of Chrysler products that their investments are safe. After months of speculation about the future of the company, thepromise of governmental ...
Police log
May 01, 2009 ... Walter Edward Coleman, 53, of 343 Pine St., probation hold, 8:50a.m. Wednesday at 130 Oxford St. Patrick Albert, 19, of 153 Horton St., aggravated assault, 10:33a.m. Wednesday at that address. Alisa Sue Westleigh, 22, of 50 Fairmont St., aggravated assaultand violating ...
Local workers recognized
May 01, 2009 ... Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal Brett Wood, president of Toyota Material Handling USA, center, isframed by the safety harness hookup ...
Estimates for Edward Little High School
May 01, 2009; ... AUBURN - The cost of renovating or rebuilding Edward Little HighSchool would overshadow any public project in the city's history,taking at least two years and tens of millions of dollars to build. The price tag for a new high school: $61.1 million. A fullrenovation and addition ...
Hammer attack results in charge
May 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - A Horton Street man was treated for a partiallysevered ear late Wednesday. Police say he was struck with a hammerby a neighbor. Police said 49-year-old Kevin Rowe was struck on the left ear,which was ripped by the blow. When officers went to 153 Horton St.at about 10 ...
EL's woes add up to big bucks
May 01, 2009; ... AUBURN - The cost of renovating or rebuilding Edward Little HighSchool would overshadow any public project in the city's history,taking at least two years and tens of millions of dollars to build. The price tag for a new high school: $61.1 million. A fullrenovation and addition ...
Nothing to sneeze at
May 01, 2009; ... No shaking hands during graduation. No sharing consecrated wineduring Catholic services and, Maine's bishop urges, no receivingHoly Communion on the tongue. As the swine flu continues to spread, life in Maine is changing. "We want to get out in front of this as much as ...
Woman suffers pain in 3-vehicle crash
May 01, 2009; ... LISBON - An Auburn woman was taken to a hospital after a three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in front of Crafts Auto Sales onRoute 196. Lisbon police officer Richard St. Amant identified the drivers asMegan Gautesen, 26, of Lisbon Falls, Shanon Spencer, 25, of Auburn,and James ...
By the numbers Cheese
May 01, 2009 ... 10: Pounds of milk it takes to make a pound of cheese 33: Percentage of milk produced each year that is used to makecheese 8.5 ...
Hannaford plans store in Turner
May 01, 2009; ... TURNER - Hannaford Supermarkets confirmed its plans to build astore at the intersection of Route 4 and Snell Hill Road at aninformational meeting with selectman, on Thursday. The store, to be approximately 36,000 square feet, will have afull-service pharmacy, butcher shop, produce ...
Specter's defection gives Democrats their big chance
May 01, 2009 ... As counsel for the Warren Commission, Arlen Specter described a"magic bullet" that changed America. Four decades later as a U.S.Senator, Specter is providing another history-altering magic bullet -one Democrats will either fire off in a starting gun, or use intheir suicide. By ...
Women's center open, launching fund drive
May 01, 2009; ... LEWISTON - After closing last July, a local drop-in center forunderprivileged women is open part time because supporters havevolunteered their time and raised nearly $30,000. Operating with volunteers, the Center for Wisdom's Women is open9 a.m. to noon Mondays, Tuesdays and ...
Breakfast will honor workers who died on job
May 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - The Western Maine Labor Council, AFL-CIO and Museum L-A will host the third annual Workers Memorial Day/May Day Breakfaston Saturday to honor Maine workers who were injured or died on thejob last year and to celebrate working people and labor unions. The breakfast will ...
For the love of storage
May 01, 2009 ... Shopping Siren is still unpacking.Yes, yes, it's been four monthssince I moved. Yes, I have plenty of space in my new place. Yes, Ihave had both the time and the opportunity to put absolutelyeverything away. And yet. Boxes abound. Part of the problem is that my new, ...
For the love of storage
May 01, 2009 ... Shopping Siren is still unpacking.Yes, yes, it's been four monthssince I moved. Yes, I have plenty of space in my new place. Yes, Ihave had both the time and the opportunity to put absolutelyeverything away. And yet. Boxes abound. Part of the problem is that my new, ...
Special Olympics derby Sunday in Winthrop
May 01, 2009 ... WINTHROP - Lakeside Motel and Cabins, along with Classic BassMasters, will host the 20th annual Special Olympics Maine BassTournament from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, May 3. All proceedsbenefit prizes and Special Olympics Maine. Sponsors of the event include: Savings Bank of ...
LMS fall meeting set for Monday
May 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - There will be an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m.Monday, May 4 at the Lewiston Middle School gym for all studentsinterested in playing ...
Boys' & Girls' Clubs registration ongoing
May 01, 2009 ... POLAND - The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Centennial Golf Classic isscheduled for Tuesday, June 16 at Poland Spring Resort. Since 1995,Boys' & Girls' Clubs of Southern Maine have hosted the event tosupport the Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse. All proceeds directly benefitclub programming and ...
L/A Senior League launches summer slate
May 01, 2009 ... AUBURN - The L/A Senior Hockey League will start its summerschedule tonight at Ingersoll Arena. This is the inaugural season ofthe summer league, which will feature four women's teams and eightmen's squads. This weekend's schedule:Women Friday, May 1 Fontaine Team vs ....
Parson wins at Schemengee's
May 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON -Results of the Sunday Night Luck of the Draw, triple-elimination, 8-ball tournament at Schemengee's: 1. John Parson, ...
EL girls to compete in hoop showcase
May 01, 2009 ... AUGUSTA - The Maine Maniacs Basketball Club of Brunswick willhost the Maine Maniacs High School Invitational this Sunday, May 3at Augusta Civic Center. Nine girls AAU/YBOA all-star basketball teams from the regionwill compete throughout the day. Games start at 8 a.m. with the ...
A global effort for Chrysler
May 01, 2009 ... It increasingly appears the key problem with America's automakerswas management. Foreign marquees such as Toyota and Honda haveproven that producing cars in the United States is not onlyprofitable, but cost-efficient. So why haven't U.S. automakers donethe same? Fault lies at the ...
Franklin County arrest log
May 01, 2009 ... FARMINGTON - The following arrests were recently recorded atFranklin County Detention Center: Carl Real, 38, Jay, driving under the influence, April 25, $3,000unsecured, court date June 18, Wilton Police Department. Christopher Palmer, 20, Livermore Falls, probation ...
Author shares with Cushing students
May 01, 2009; ... WILTON - A love of words and using them to write brought Maineauthor Wendy Ulmer to Cushing School on Wednesday. Reading from her latest children's book, "A Isn't For Fox, AnIsn't Alphabet," students in Pam Brooks second-grade class were theneager to share their words in a writing ...
Red Hatters, other groups attend hospital's auxiliary tea
May 01, 2009; ... FARMINGTON - China cups for tea and coffee lined the table asmembers of the Wilton Red Hat group and others participated in theFranklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary membership tea Wednesday. The Bass Room quickly filled with groups, including the GardenClub and Emblem Club, Red Hats ...
Medical Reserve Corps looking for volunteers
May 01, 2009; ... LIVERMORE - The Western Maine Medical Reserve Corps is on alertin preparation for possible activation due to the swine fluoutbreak. The volunteer organization provides support to the health caresystem when it becomes overwhelmed in emergencies or major events,said Kevin Saisi, ...
Flu updates available on Franklin County hot line
May 01, 2009 ... FARMINGTON - Franklin Community Health Network has had a pandemicflu preparedness plan in place for years and has tested it to ensurean efficient and immediate response in the event of a localoutbreak. The network, which includes Franklin Memorial Hospital, was amongthe first ...
Athletic injuries topic of health discussion
May 01, 2009 ... FARMINGTON - Registrations are being accepted for the next"Prescriptions for Health" presentation featuring Dr. NancyCummings, an orthopaedic surgeon affiliated with Franklin HealthOrthopaedics, on Wednesday, May 13. The presentation is part of Franklin Memorial Hospital's ...
Livermore Falls-Jay Seniors note birthdays
May 01, 2009 ... LIVERMORE FALLS - The Livermore Falls-Jay Senior Citizens met atMurray Hall on April 27 with 27 members present. Chairwoman Shirley Couture opened the meeting with prayer, saluteto the flag and a moment of silence for departed members and for themen and women in the armed ...
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May 01, 2009 ... Church luncheon FARMINGTON - Old South First Church will serve its free monthlycommunity luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9. The menuwill include roast chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls withbutter and pie. Delivery service will be available in the ...
Shrine screening clinic taking place on May 9
May 01, 2009 ... FARMINGTON - Local Shriners will sponsor a free screening clinicto identify children in the Franklin County region who could benefitfrom the orthopedic and burn care provided by Shriner hospitals. The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9, inthe outpatient (wound) ...
Sign language day expanding to Lisbon
May 01, 2009 ... FARMINGTON - As an expansion of Mt. Blue High School's annualAmerican Sign Language Immersion Workshop Day, Lori Lewis of Mt.Blue High School and Gail Carlson of Lisbon High School will co-sponsor a workshop for their combined ASL students. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 ...
Police chief names employees of quarter
May 01, 2009 ... FARMINGTON - Farmington Police Chief Richard E. Caton III hasannounced two Farmington Police Department Employees of the Quarterfor the winter: Michael C. Adcock and Bonnie S. Pomeroy. Caton III said of Adcock, "Your traffic enforcement during thewinter months has been instrumental ...
Walk to benefit society
May 01, 2009 ... STRATTON - The Dead River Area Historical Society Walk-A-Thonwill take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9. Proceeds willbenefit historical restoration of the museum. The walk will start at the Camden National Bank parking lot andgo up School Street, with the first station ...
Funeral Notices
May 01, 2009 ... BOSTON - Lena M., 93, a resident of Auburn, died in Auburn, April28. Funeral services honoring Lena's life will be held FRIDAY at 11a.m. at the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son, with the Rev. DavidClark presiding. Committal prayers to follow in the Gathering Roomof Gracelawn Memorial ...
Nance to entertain at annual meeting
May 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - Lewiston-Auburn Senior College will hold the secondannual membership meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, in FunctionRoom 170 at L-A College. Suzanne Nance, music director for Maine Public BroadcastingNetwork will provide entertainment. Nance produces and hosts ...
State police history focus of slide show
May 01, 2009 ... LISBON - The Lisbon Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m.Wednesday, May 13. Society Vice President Dr. Karen Marks Lemke willbe the speaker. Lemke will present a slide show on the history of the Maine StatePolice, inspired by the career of her father, the late Major John E.Marks ...
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May 01, 2009 ... Nordic walking LEWISTON - Rita Myrick will give a free Nordic walk demonstrationat 9 and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Simard-Payne MemorialPark (Railroad Park), Oxford St. To reserve a pair of poles, call754-9944 or e-mail rita@nordicwalkingllc.com. Clinics will be held ...
Memorial Day parade planned in Lisbon
May 01, 2009 ... LISBON - The annual Memorial Day parade will assemble at 8:30a.m. Monday, May 25, at Crafts Transport, Route 196. The parade will start at 9 a.m., proceeding up Main Street toSchool Street, to Addison Street, to Campus Avenue, to Berry Avenue,back to Route 196, then to Lisbon High ...
Elliot Avenue League is now tobacco-free
May 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - Providing a safe and healthy environment has been oneof the priorities of the Elliot Avenue Little League. Now it hasgone one step further - becoming a tobacco-free zone. The league has adopted a tobacco-free policy that will protecttheir players, coaches, officials and ...
Students participate in academic event
May 01, 2009 ... BANGOR - Central Maine Christian Academy students from gradesfive and up recently participated in the ACSI Maine Academic Day atBangor Christian School. The event included competitions in music,math, art and science and the school was one of five Christianschools involved. Students at ...
Auburn Public Library announces new acquisitions
May 01, 2009 ... AUBURN - The Auburn Public Library has announed some newacquisitions for May. Fiction "First Family," David Baldacci. When the President's niece isabducted from a Camp David birthday party, the First Lady callsformer Secret Service agents turned private investigators Sean ...
Brick workers reunion planned at Museum L-A
May 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - Preparations are under way for Museum L-A's firstbrick workers reunion to be held over two days, Friday and Saturday,July 10 and 11. The Friday event will provide an opportunity for former brickworkers to view the most up-to-date brick-making process with a tourof ...
French camp offered
May 01, 2009 ... FORT KENT - The University of Maine at Fort Kent will offer aFrench Discovery Camp this summer for students entering theirsophomore, junior or senior years of high school. The camp will runfrom Monday, June 29, through Thursday, July 2. Activities will include learning French, ...
Military note
May 01, 2009 ... Navy Seaman Recruit Matthew J. Betsch, son of Joline L. and JamesL. Betsch of Auburn, has completed U.S. Navy basic training atRecruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Betsch completed a variety oftraining, which ...
Tickets benefit programs
May 01, 2009 ... LISBON - Kathi Yergin, president of the Philip W. Sugg ParentAction Group, awarded four sets of Red Sox tickets on April 13,during the monthly group meeting at the school. Ticket winners were Chris Whitney, Lisbon Falls; Rick Wilson,Brunswick; Melissa Martin, Lisbon; and Chris ...
Donate hair for wigs at Relay
May 01, 2009 ... AUBURN - The American Cancer Society is working with theEntertainment Industry Foundation, a charitable organization for theentertainment industry, and Pantene, a hair care product line ofProcter and Gamble, to support the Pantene Beautiful Lengthscampaign, which encourages people to ...
Riders remember fallen comrades
May 01, 2009 ... AUBURN - Ray Gilliam, director of the New Auburn American LegionRider Chapter 153, presented the L and A Veterans Council with acheck for $735 to be used for the engraving fees of 21 fallenVietnam veterans from Lewiston and Auburn. The veterans will be listed on the 17th veterans ...
Clearing the record
May 01, 2009 ... On Friday April 17, the Sun Journal printed a letter that I wrotethat they titled "Liberals Are Clueless." Let the record show that those were not my words, much less myopinion. I was appalled by the title and the Sun Journal has allowedme clarify it. I was responding to a ...
Preserve funds, pay debts
May 01, 2009 ... A large percentage of patients served by Central Maine MedicalCenter's primary care practices are insured through MaineCare. Giventhe fact that so many physicians in private practice are limitingtheir numbers of MaineCare patients, it is particularly importantthat the many dedicated ...
Coverage worth reading
May 01, 2009 ... I appreciated the Sun Journal reporter's balanced and faircoverage of the hearings in Augusta on April 22. The reporter took the time to gather differing views on theupcoming hearing from area clergy and presented them in a thoughtfulway. I thank her for not succumbing to the tide ...
Public suppers enjoyable, 'dead cheap'
May 01, 2009; ... Looking for a different dinner out, without spending a lot? Want good company, good food, without spending a lot? Go to a public supper. There are several every Friday andSaturday night, and for $5 to $7 you get a hearty meal, beverage anddessert. "It's dead cheap, ...
FRIDAY
May 01, 2009 ... Kathy Savoie, a registered dietician with the University of MaineCooperative Extension, is an extension educator. One way familiescan save is by mixing up the extension's all-purpose conveniene mix,which can be used for pancakes, pizza crust, muffins, cookies, evena casserole. With the ...
Arts center offering more spring classes
May 01, 2009 ... NORWAY - The Lajos Matolcsy Center, Main Street, is teeming withactivity as summer approaches. Classes are in session now and areregularly restarting as area art teachers share their skills andknowledge with the public. Starting immediately, Geoffrey Workman of Buckfield, ...
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May 01, 2009 ... Plant sale NORWAY - A sale of hanging baskets will be held from 8:30 a.m. tonoon Saturday, May 9, at the Second Congregational Church, 205 MainSt. The public is invited to purchase baskets of fresh flowers forMother's Day, Sunday, May 10. Proceeds will benefit the ...
Families play together at library
May 01, 2009 ... NORWAY - Norway Memorial Library will offer family playtimes inMay for parents or caregivers and children ages 1 to 4 as part ofits Family Place Libraries program. The playtimes will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, May5, 12, 19 and 26. Families will be able to meet each ...