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Mar 23, 2017

Funeral notices for Wednesday, March 22, 2017

A service of The Fortin Group Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.MACOMBER — Raymond A., 87, of East Wilton passed away Monday, March 20. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 13, at 1 p.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at the East Wilton Cemetery, Cemetery Road, East Wilton. Following services, all are welcome to attend a comfort reception at the Lions Club (American Legion), 350 Main St., Wilton. The family suggests that those who desire consider memorial gifts in memory of “Raymie” to the Wilton Fish and Game Association, P.O. Box 339, Wilton, ME 04294.MOORE — Kenneth, 93, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Friday, March 17. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 253 Pine St., Lewiston, on Wednesday, from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a service at 3 p.m. Interment in the spring, Oak Hill Cemetery, Auburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the The Church of the Transfiguration, 64 Elm St., Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.MULLEN — Gregory F., 61, of Bowdoinham passed away Sunday, March 19. Visiting hours will be held at Crosman Funeral Home on Sunday, March 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. A funeral service will take place at West Bowdoin Baptist Church on Monday, March 27, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at a later date at Clough Cemetery in Lewiston. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.NADEAU — Theresa (Bard) “Tessie,” 77, passed away at Androscoggin Hospice in Auburn on Wednesday, March 15. Tessie will be greatly missed by family and friends, but respecting her wishes, the family will not be having memorial services. Her remains will be returned to her home in Fort Kent as her final resting place later this year. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at Central Maine Medical Center and Androscoggin Hospice for the excellent and compassionate care they provided. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210.PLUMMER — Martina “Pat,” 90, of Lisbon Falls died Thursday, March 16. In keeping with Pat’s wishes, there will be no funeral services and burial will be at a later date. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in her memory to St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.SARGENT — Joanne R., 89, of Fryeburg died Saturday, March 18. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Fryeburg, UCC, 655 Main St., Fryeburg, ME 04037. Interment will be at a later date at the Fryeburg Pine Grove Cemetery. Gifts may be given in her memory to the church or Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Arrangements are in the care of the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg.SHORETTE — Lenorma B., 86, of Lisbon Falls died Monday, March 20. A memorial service will be held at Crosman Funeral Home on Saturday, April 29, at... (Lewiston Sun Journal)

Mar 23, 2017

Funeral notices for Wednesday, March 22, 2017 | Sun Journal

A service of The Fortin Group Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.MACOMBER — Raymond A., 87, of East Wilton passed away Monday, March 20. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 13, at 1 p.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at the East Wilton Cemetery, Cemetery Road, East Wilton. Following services, all are welcome to attend a comfort reception at the Lions Club (American Legion), 350 Main St., Wilton. The family suggests that those who desire consider memorial gifts in memory of “Raymie” to the Wilton Fish and Game Association, P.O. Box 339, Wilton, ME 04294.MOORE — Kenneth, 93, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Friday, March 17. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 253 Pine St., Lewiston, on Wednesday, from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a service at 3 p.m. Interment in the spring, Oak Hill Cemetery, Auburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the The Church of the Transfiguration, 64 Elm St., Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.MULLEN — Gregory F., 61, of Bowdoinham passed away Sunday, March 19. Visiting hours will be held at Crosman Funeral Home on Sunday, March 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. A funeral service will take place at West Bowdoin Baptist Church on Monday, March 27, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at a later date at Clough Cemetery in Lewiston. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.NADEAU — Theresa (Bard) “Tessie,” 77, passed away at Androscoggin Hospice in Auburn on Wednesday, March 15. Tessie will be greatly missed by family and friends, but respecting her wishes, the family will not be having memorial services. Her remains will be returned to her home in Fort Kent as her final resting place later this year. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at Central Maine Medical Center and Androscoggin Hospice for the excellent and compassionate care they provided. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210.PLUMMER — Martina “Pat,” 90, of Lisbon Falls died Thursday, March 16. In keeping with Pat’s wishes, there will be no funeral services and burial will be at a later date. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in her memory to St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.SARGENT — Joanne R., 89, of Fryeburg died Saturday, March 18. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Fryeburg, UCC, 655 Main St., Fryeburg, ME 04037. Interment will be at a later date at the Fryeburg Pine Grove Cemetery. Gifts may be given in her memory to the church or Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Arrangements are in the care of the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg.SHORETTE — Lenorma B., 86, of Lisbon Falls died Monday, March 20. A memorial service will be held at Crosman Funeral Home on Saturday, April 29, at... (Lewiston Sun Journal)

Dec 2, 2016

Holiday books, made-to-give gifts and DIY Christmas ornaments

Christmas Caramel Murder” by Joanne Fluke is a Hannah Swenson mystery with recipes. “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Debbie Macomber is a holiday romance. “Christmas Bells” by Jennifer Chiaverini chronicles the events of 1863, when Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s family faced tragedy. “The Christmas Angel Project” by Melody Carlson is an inspirational story about a book club dealing with the death of a beloved member. Two fun Christmas events: This Saturday, Dec. 3, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., adults are invited to the first of three consecutive Saturday made-to-give sessions where you will create handmade gifts for someone special in your life. First is greeting cards, then stenciled gifts (pillows and tote bags) and finally winter blooming bulbs in mason jars. No registration is required. As well, kids in the fifth through 12th grades should save the date of next Thursday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for a DIY holiday ornaments session where you will make a variety of festive decorations out of old books, beads and paper. Pagosa postcards We have some postcards with lovely Pagosa scene photos of downtown, the Springs area and the Pagosa skyrocket flower by Hannah R. Kuhn that would make good stocking stuffers at Christmas. We’re selling them in packages of 10 for $1 until supplies run out. Activities calendars  To be sure you don’t miss any of the free activities available to you and your families at your library — especially the special holiday events — we encourage you to pick up a copy of ... (Pagosa Springs Sun)

Oct 21, 2016

A senior and her garden

Min. wage reaction Minimum wages always bring with them a myriad of reactions from business owners. In Tuesday’s edition of the News, Sarah Comber did a great piece on local entrepreneurs’ reactions to the increased provincial minimum wage. All those interviewed seemed to consider the issue from an unbiased viewpoint, but admitted they expected struggles as a result of the change. And I don’t doubt that in the slightest. However, I remember on numerous occasions throughout the years, seeing business owners react in a similar way to multiple minimum wage increases. The one thing I do know to hold true is that additional costs will undoubtedly be transferred to the consumer. So the question is less about what the minimum wage will be, and more about whether everyone else will be seeing a raise, too (I guarantee the answer is no). So while low-income earners will get more, everyone else will simply struggle more. And that’s a real problem. bproulx@postmedia.com twitter.com/Ben_Proulx ... (Sherwood Park News)

Aug 29, 2016

Trevose flower show to have seashore theme

Submerged plant material becomes the note in a NGC Underwater design style titled "Message in a Bottle." In a NGC still life, "Beach Comber" features the relationship of shapes, forms and colors of found beach objects to each other. "California Sun," for novices only, encourages less experienced arrangers to express themselves with a color-dominate theme. The 5-inch miniature "Hook, Line and Sinker," displayed in a niche, challenges the designer to think big with small components. In the artistic craft class, "Surfin' Bird," the entrant must depict a shore bird using all natural plant material displayed within a shadow box. The horticultural schedule offers a variety of competitive classes for area green-thumbs, including annuals, perennials, bulbs, roses, evergreen and flowering branches and a collection of cut specimens. The "Annual Introductions" classes must include recently marketed varieties of flowers and vegetables offered in 2016. "Surf 'n Sun" is the theme of the special seed-grown challenge classes that include Burpee's Thousand Suns sunflower, Pinetree's potted plant of Dwarf Pacino Gold sunflower and a Sungold cherry tomato. Children can enter their seed-grown specimens of Pinetree's Sunspot sunflower in the "Water Baby" category. Entrants may also compete in sections for foliage and flowering container-grown plants, including combination planters and a newly added dish garden, as well as herbs, vegetables, fruits and nuts. Children aged 14 and under may compete in the Junior Division, which includes cut specimen classes in horticulture for vegetables, flowers, and herbs. A newly ... (Bucks County Courier Times)

Jun 10, 2016

Decor goes tropical this summer

Rattan also works as a foil for both bright and neutral hues. Pottery Barn’s Beachcomber collection includes sea grass, rattan and abaca fibers woven into chunky baskets. (www.potterybarn.com) A little rattan bar cart is part of Target’s summer Threshold collection. (www.target.com) For color beyond foliage green, consider sultry hues like orchid, banana and passion fruit. Go beachy with a palette of tans, creams and grays. Overstock.com has Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Hibiscus throw pillow and a chic white pineapple table lamp. Flamingo-printed sheets bring the theme into the bedroom, and the pink bird struts across a preppy-striped rug. Kate D. Spain, based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has designed a woodblock print incorporating exotic blooms, leaves and vines. The limited edition artwork comes in ocean-y hues of turquoise, blue and violet. (www.shopkatespain.com) Antique scarf prints of tropical flowers and birds have been reproduced as canvas wall art at Pottery Barn. And Grandin Road has a set of four vintage-style parrot illustrations for wall art. (www.grandinroad.com) ... (West Hawaii Today)