2016
Rev. Richard F. Alexander, Sr.
BRUNSWICK — Rev. Richard F. Alexander, Sr. In the early morning hours of February 23, 2016, Rev. Richard Alexander closed his eyes on this earth and opened them in the presence of the Lord he always longed to see, whom we are sure said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Welcome home!” Richard […]
Alston R. Stultz
BATH — Alston R. Stultz, 77, of Bath, Me – On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 the Lords trumpet sounded and Alston answered his call to go home. He was born in Gardiner, Maine on November 26, 1938, the son of Alston L. and Mary (Doucette) Stultz. He graduated from Gardiner High School in 1957, General […]
Barbara Isabel Merriman Brookings
NEW GLOUCESTER — Barbara Isabel Merriman Brookings, 97, died on February 21 with her children at her side at her New Gloucester farm. She was born prematurely in Portland on December 10, 1918 during the 1918 flu epidemic, the second of 14 children to Wylie and Cora Mealey Merriman. As the oldest daughter, Barbara became […]
Claire B. Austin
BRUNSWICK — Claire B. Austin 87, of Durham Rd, Brunswick, died Tuesday February 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lisbon Falls on March 12, 1928 a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Karkos) Risska. She was educated in Lisbon until she started attending Edward Little High […]
Angelia B. Despres
BOWDOINHAM — Angelia B. Despres, 82, of Bowdoinham passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 23, 2016 in Augusta. She was born on April 2, 1933 in Richmond, Maine the daughter of William S. and Emily (Larlee) Nichols. She was married to Joseph L. Despres. She worked as a cook at a nursing home. Angelia was […]
Two men get prison time in 2013 asthma attack death of teen
WORCESTER, MASS. Two Worcester men who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2013 death of a teen who suffered a severe asthma attack after a fight are headed to prison. Telegram & Gazette reports 21-year-old Michael Ventura and 20- year- old Collage Nunez were each sentenced to 7 to 10 years in state prison on […]
Maine man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend
BANGOR (AP) — A judge on Wednesday imposed a life prison sentence on a Bangor man who pleaded guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend in her apartment in November 2013. In a rambling statement before the court, Zackery Mailloux asked the judge to sentence him to life in prison and Justice Ann Murray obliged with the […]
Democratic lawmaker says surplus should pay bills
AUGUSTA (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker says a surplus of nearly $73 million should be used to help cover Maine’s bills before it’s put in the state’s rainy day fund. The Sun Journal reports Rep. Peggy Rotundo joined other Democrats Tuesday in countering legislation put forth by Republican Gov. Paul LePage that would put […]
Firm evicts tenants from dilapidated Portland apts.
PORTLAND (AP) — A New Jerseybased investment firm has decided to evict all tenants residing in a decrepit 24-unit apartment complex that the company owns in Portland. The Portland Press Herald reports the Maine representative of AEG Holdings said the Grant Street apartments are not only in subpar condition, but they also have gained a […]