LAKELAND, FLA.—Francesca Spain, 56, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on April 7, 1960 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan to Peter J. Tarantino and Patricia (Pratt) Whitten. Francesca co-owned and operated Maine Art Gallery in Kennebunk for many years. Francesca moved to Sebring, Florida three years ago from […]
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Angelina Jeanne DeLuca
SACO—Angelina “Angie” DeLuca passed away at her home on Nov. 8, 2016. She was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Rocco and Jean Foss DeLuca, Sr. Angie grew up and attended Saco schools. She loved NASCAR, camping at the lake, flowers and animals. Angie especially loved her family and friends and was always […]
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King Tides to make royal appearance next week
BIDDEFORD — The highest tides of the year are expected to arrive next week, and they could be coming just in time for a storm to hit. The “King Tides,” as the highest tides are known, are expected to surge on Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially bringing some flooding to coastal parts of the county, according […]
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Brittany Nicole Weston
OLD ORCHARD BEACH—Brittany Nicole Weston, 23, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born in Portland on Nov. 15, 1992, a daughter of James Weston and Tammy Johnson. Brittany attended Portland schools and was currently attending University of Southern Maine studying law. She […]
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Veterans Day: A Story to Remember Forever
I’ve written in the past about how my Pop carried with him a haunting memory from his time aboard the aircraft carrier Essex in World War II. Anti-aircraft fire had killed a turret gunner during a sortie. Pop, whose job it was to repair and prepare planes for the next mission, went up to inspect the plane as soon […]
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Grateful for the donation
We would like to take a moment to thank the people of Poland Spring Water Company for their donation of bottled water to our department. The members of Limington Fire and EMS greatly appreciate the donation. In the past, we have received donations of bottled water about twice a year. We use this water […]
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Gilles Edouard Auger
SANFORD—Gilles Edouard Auger, 81, of Sanford passed away at his home Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, surrounded by his family from complications of Multiple Myeloma. Born at home on Highland Avenue on April 24, 1935, he was the son of Lucien and Yvonne (Garneau) Auger. He attended Catholic schools including Holy Family, St. Ignatius, the Notre […]
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KKW voters reject fluoridation in referendum
YORK COUNTY — Voters within the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Wells Water District have overwhelmingly chosen to remove fluoride from their drinking water following Tuesday’s election. Voters in the district — which also serves Ogunquit, Arundel and parts of York and coastal Biddeford — were asked if they wish to add fluoride to the water supply […]
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Restoring a place of honor
SANFORD — George Hill was born in Lyman in 1804. On Feb. 10, 1885, he died in Sanford and was buried in what became known as the George Hill cemetery. His wife Mary died a year and five months later. The family cemetery contains the remains of three of their nine children, along with a […]
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Bruce S. Nelson
BIDDEFORD—Bruce S. Nelson, 64, of Biddeford, passed away on Nov. 8, 2016, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Biddeford, the son of Maurice and Virginia (White) Nelson, on June 26, 1952. Bruce grew up in an extended family made up of grandparents, aunts, uncles, many cousins, and […]