DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Arthur,” and I are planning a trip. One stop will be to see some friends of his, “Mac” and “Annie,” from years back. I am dreading the visit. Last year, Arthur had a heart attack. I called some of our closest friends to let them know he was in the hospital. […]
2013
John L. Swift
PORTLAND, ME — Jack Swift, a resident of Georgetown, ME, died on January 5, 2013 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. He was 90. John Longworth Peabody Swift, always known as Jack, was born on May 4, 1922 in London, England, the son of Ethel Longworth of Prince Edward Island, Canada and Otis Peabody […]
Marilyn R. McLain
BRUNSWICK — Marilyn R. McLain, 90, of Brunswick passed away on New Years Day, 2013, in Bath. Marilyn Elizabeth, third child of Victor C. & Rena McNevin Ramsdell, was born at Lubec, Maine on 12 August 1922. She attended Lubec schools until the age of 12 when her grandfather moved the family and the family […]
Barbara Ann Olexa
SOMERSET, Pa. — Barbara Ann Olexa of Somerset, PA passed away on January 4, 2013 after a long illness. She was born on July 1, 1940 to Ida D (Sicheri) Olexa and Frank P Olexa. She dearly loved her younger twin sisters, Jean and Judy, and their families, often spending holidays with them. Barbara graduated […]
Carol A. Newton
BRUNSWICK — Carol A. Newton, age 60, died Thursday January 3, 2013 at a local hospital. She was born in Brunswick August 25, 1952 a daughter to George Elwell and Fernande Fournier. She attended St. John’s School and graduated from Brunswick High School. For several years she worked in local restaurants and shops. She was […]
Maine treasurer wants voter-OK’d bonds sold
AUGUSTA Maine’s new state treasurer vowed Monday to try and persuade Gov. Paul LePage to allow bonds that were approved by voters in November to be sold. During a speech after being sworn in by LePage, Neria Douglass said it’s time for the governor to allow the $64 million in bonds to be issued. Voters […]
Durham’s Schneider, former AG, lands new state position
AUGUSTA (AP) — Former Maine Attorney General William Schneider was only out of a state job for a few hours. The Republican, replaced Monday by the Democratically controlled state Legislature, was named later in the day by Republican Gov. Paul LePage as deputy director of the Governor’s Office of Policy and Management. The agency’s job […]