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PublishedAugust 31, 2010
Feature Obituary: Dr. Ferris Ray, 83, did Maine’s first kidney transplant
FALMOUTH — Dr. Ferris Ray, a renowned vascular surgeon at Maine Medical Center and a former leader of the Maine Surgical Care Group, died Saturday at the age of 83. “He was our hero,” said Dr. Richard Dillihunt, who worked alongside Dr. Ray for 30 years. “He had the ability to pass along the basic […]
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PublishedAugust 27, 2010
Feature Obituaries: John Dexter, 94, Cape Elizabeth community leader, shared love of sailing
CAPE ELIZABETH – It was a deal John Dexter made with his sons to ease their anxiety when he moved the family to Maine from Connecticut in 1955. “I was 11 and my brother was 7,” recalled his son, John Dexter Jr. “We were kind of devastated. His way of making it OK was to […]
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PublishedAugust 26, 2010
Cape golfers playing for Pakistan relief
Four captains of the high school golf team have set a goal to play 100 holes in a week and raise at least $500 for flood relief efforts.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2010
Shoptalk: Maine Hardware celebrates 75 years, going strong
PORTLAND – Maine Hardware celebrated 75 years of business this past weekend, so we sat down with Tom Skelton, president of the company, to find out the trick behind its longevity. Q: What is the secret behind 75 years of business? A: It definitely has been customer service. It’s certainly one of our strengths. Having […]
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PublishedAugust 26, 2010
Feature Obituary: Albert ‘Jim’ Haley, 84, passionate about life, learning
TOPSHAM – A lifelong educator, Albert “Jim” Haley was also a lifelong learner. “He always wanted to learn about something new,” said his daughter, Molly Haley. “He was a man in love with learning and never wanted to cease from learning his whole life.” Mr. Haley, who always seemed to have a book within reach, […]
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PublishedAugust 25, 2010
This fundraiser wears facial hair
Dr. Lou Jacobs enlists a handlebar moustache in the fight against cancer.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2010
Maine resident once held at Stalag 17B dies
A POW for 18 months, Norman St. Pierre of Scarborough is described as a man who gave selflessly to family and country.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2010
Feature Obituary: Allen Ridley, 79, dedicated to family, career
SCARBOROUGH — Allen Ridley was remembered by his family Monday as a quiet, patient person. He exhibited that patience in the time he spent in the basement of his home, finishing or refinishing furniture, said his daughter Pamela Keenan. “He would sand and stain and buff until it was perfect,” she said. Mr. Ridley worked […]
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PublishedAugust 20, 2010
Feature Obituary: Esther Dudley, 90, avid traveler and family inspiration
SCARBOROUGH – Growing up during an era when women were expected to marry and settle down, Esther Dudley chose to be independent and pursue a secretarial career. “She was such an inspiration,” said her niece Susan Gold. “I think during that time, it was not easy. She just did her own thing.” Mrs. Dudley, who […]
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PublishedAugust 19, 2010
Feature Obituary: Richard Bowman, 93, teacher, traveler, colorful character
SOUTH PORTLAND – When Richard Bowman lost the attention of his students once while teaching a class at The Cooper Union, he innovated. “He got on top of a stepladder and taught the rest of the class from up there,” his daughter Ellen Carlsen remembers, having joined him that day as a child. “He got […]
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