TOPSHAM — A picturesque pumpkin patch is open each day throughout the month at Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church. In addition to the gourds, there will be a variety of baked goods and craft items for sale. The patch is open daily through Halloween, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pumpkins are priced according to size. Bring […]
October 2014
So. Freeport Church sets authors’ lunch
FREEPORT — On Nov. 7, South Freeport Congregational Church is hosting an author luncheon with two award winning authors: Lily King and Susan Conley. King is the author of several novels including the current best seller, “Euphoria.” Her third novel, “Father of the Rain,” was a Publishers Weekly Top Ten Book of the Year and […]
Afghanistan program slated for Sunday
BRUNSWICK — First Parish Church, United Church of Christ, is sponsoring a program, “Afghanistan: Support through Renewal,” on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Sue Chadima and Mariam Raqib will be featured presenters about two special ongoing efforts. A longtime member of First Parish Church and frequent traveler to Afghanistan, Chadima will discuss […]
Gerald A. Brown
RICHMOND — Gerald A. Brown, of 289 Front St., bounded for our heavenly home on Oct. 21, 2014, with his family by his side. He was born on Nov. 4, 1937, in Mexico, Maine, son of Alfred Brown and Nona Fogg. He moved at about age 5 and he lived amongst the Richmond townspeople for […]
Charles W. Epps
TOPSHAM — Charles W. Epps, age 89, of Augusta Road, died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 22, 2014, at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth, where he had been a resident for over two years. He was born in Athens, GA, on July 7, 1925, the fifth child of Benjamin Thomas and Omie Williams Epps. He attended local […]
Michael P. LaRoche
BRUNSWICK — Michael P. LaRoche, 65, died Sept. 11, 2014, after a brief hospitalization. He was born on Sept. 9, 1949, in Lewiston, ME, the only son of Laurence and Lucille (Gardiner) LaRoche. He graduated Deering High School, Portland, ME, class of 1968. In high school, Mike was awarded a State Championship honors in Track […]
Gay marriage: I do or I don’t
LOS ANGELES When gay marriage became legal in Pennsylvania earlier this year, Elissa Goldberg was ready to say “I do.” Her longtime partner’s reaction, however, was “I’m not so sure.” The couple had been together more than 20 years, which Anndee Hochman figured already made them good as married. They owned their Philadelphia home together, […]
John L. Uhle
John L. Uhle passed away on Oct. 16, 2014, at his home in Zephyrhills, FL. He was born on June 30, 1944, in Martinsburg, W.VA, to the late Harry G. and Anne Uhle. John attended schools in Bowdoinham and Richmond. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his military service, he became a […]
Lobsterman jailed, fined over illegal lobsters
AUGUSTA A Maine lobsterman who kept undersized and Vnotched lobsters has been sentenced to two days in jail and fined $50,000. The Department of Marine Resources is also suspending his license for three years. The Maine Marine Patrol says Theodore Gray, who fished from Stonington, was caught with 269 undersized lobsters and 123 known breeding […]
Woman killed by truck 1 hour after release
AUBURN (AP) — Auburn police say a woman who was ticketed in a parking lot for theft early Thursday was run over by a truck less than an hour later in the same lot. Police say the tractor-trailer ran over 33-year-old Kassandra Lavoie of Mechanic Falls at 1:11 a.m. Officers had responded to the parking […]