BRUNSWICK — Elaine A. Swissler, 85, died Feb. 17 at Freeport Nursing Home. Born in St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 4, 1924, she was a daughter of Alton and Esther Nuemann Roberts. After she graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, she served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force based in […]
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Sonny T.F. Williams, 77: Topsham policeman for 27 years, longtime foster parent
TOPSHAM — Sonny Talbert F. Williams, 77, died Feb. 9 at the Mid Coast Hospital. On Nov. 22, 1932, he was born in Bath, a son of William and Ruth Rogerson Williams, and attended Bath schools. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he was employed as a truck driver for Sewall […]
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Norma E. Hall, 95
BRUNSWICK — Norma Eloise Hall, 95, died unexpectedly Feb. 20. Born in Portland, May 6, 1914, a daughter of Fred Everett and Mildred L. Butler Carpenter, she attended Portland schools, graduating from Deering High School in 1932. She married Thurland Chester Hall in Portland on May 24, 1934. In 1942 they moved to Brunswick and […]
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Bessie E. Oettinger, 86
BATH — Bessie E. Oettinger, 86, died peacefully Feb. 20 due to complications from a stroke. She was born on Jan. 24, 1924, in Benton, a daughter of Hazel and Lewis Mulhern. After attending school in Hinkley, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 19 and served in communications at North Station, Boston, during […]
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Elena Hersey, 84: Lifelong love of reading and learning
PORTLAND — Elena Hersey, 84, died Feb. 13 at St Joseph’s Manor. Born and raised in Portland, she was the eighth child of nine born to Loretto and Beatrice Piacitelli. After her husband Everett died at an early age, she began cooking at local schools and church cafeterias. She loved cooking and enjoyed teaching others […]
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Shain’s of Maine anything but plain
Ray Routhier finds flavors range from blueberry cheesecake to red raspberry chip and mocha macadamia.
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With plastic, fine print is changing
Beginning Monday, some of the more outrageous practices of credit card issuers will be outlawed. But, just like a bully on a playground who doesn’t punch when the teacher is watching, lenders will find ways to continue pummeling consumers. The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (also known as the Credit CARD […]
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Joel G. Howard, 72
BRUNSWICK — Joel Glen Howard, 72, died Feb. 8 from complications of a stroke at Mid Coast Senior Health Center. On July 27, 1937, he was born in Brunswick, a son of James H. and Sophie Deschenes Howard. In 1959 he graduated from Bowdoin College, and later from the University of Rhode Island in 1968. […]
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Ruby L. Williams, 38: Earned silver medal in Special Olympics
TOPSHAM — Ruby Louise Williams, 38, died Feb. 16 with her family by her side at Mid Coast Hospital. On July 4, 1971, she was born in Bath, the daughter of Patricia Williams, and attended local schools, graduating from Morse High School in 1990. From 1985-1990 she participated in the Special Olympics and represented Maine in […]
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Wayne A. Ricker, 65
SOUTH HARPSWELL — Wayne Arthur Ricker, 65, died unexpectedly Feb. 10. He was born Aug. 19, 1944, and worked as a Maine hunting guide and fisherman in his younger years. A lobsterman by trade, he enjoyed being on the water in his boat Different Day. He was a devoted husband and loving father who loved […]