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PublishedAugust 6, 2010
Feature Obituary: Rena Deis, ‘consummate historian’ and music lover
SACO – Rena Deis was known as a “consummate historian.” One of her most extensive collections was “The Living History in Costume,” more than 2,000 items that Mrs. Deis accumulated over the years and showed off at fashion shows throughout Maine. She encouraged her family and friends to get involved and model various fashions, from […]
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PublishedAugust 5, 2010
Shoptalk: Bullish on Biddeford
Ezekiel Callanan, 29, has been executive director at Heart of Biddeford since December. The nonprofit organization was formed in 2004 to revitalize the downtown district, using the four-point approach as defined by the National Main Street program. Biddeford is one of nine Main Street Maine communities. Q: So, what does the executive director of Heart […]
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PublishedAugust 5, 2010
Goodwill, community groups join to assist the unemployed
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England is working to establish community sites to offer assistance to people seeking employment. The organization is partnering with Spectrum Generations in Topsham and Damariscotta, the Christ Episcopal Church Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center in Biddeford, and the Crooked River Adult and Community Education Center in Casco to establish community-based […]
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PublishedAugust 5, 2010
Feature Obituary: Daniel Kaler, outgoing restaurateur, aka ‘Dan the Lobsterman’
BOOTHBAY – Daniel Kaler’s family remembered him Wednesday as someone who “enjoyed life to its fullest.” Demonstrating his lightheartedness and zest for life, Mr. Kaler would round up diners at his restaurant, Kaler’s Crab and Lobster House, for “tide celebrations.” Passing out cowbells and hats shaped like top halves of lobsters, he would lead the […]
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PublishedAugust 4, 2010
Feature Obituary: John Pizzo, 73, simply wanted ‘joy for everyone’
WESTBROOK — John Pizzo asked for only the simple things in life. “He was always wanting to be happy and make other people happy and see people happy,” said his daughter Elizabeth Pizzo. Mr. Pizzo died Monday. He was 73. When he turned 18, Mr. Pizzo began working for Tally’s Wholesale Tobacco. He worked there […]
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PublishedAugust 3, 2010
Feature obituary:Dr. William MacVane, 95, surgeon, Bronze Star recipient, mayor
PORTLAND – When someone asked Dr. William MacVane Jr. what kind of doctor he was, he always responded, “a good one.” Despite that, his daughter Lesley MacVane said, “he never boasted about anything he did.” Maine General Hospital’s first surgical resident and well-respected thoracic surgeon died Sunday. Dr. MacVane was 95. A lifelong resident of […]
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PublishedJuly 30, 2010
Feature Obituary: Beverly Hancock, 83, award-winning teacher, devoted aunt
NOBLEBORO — Beverly Hancock rarely said no to anyone. Even when she was asked if she wanted to ride in the sidecar of her friend’s German-made, Russian-designed motorcycle, she still said yes. “She couldn’t say no,” said Britt Hatch, her niece. “She hopped in and was nervous as hell. She ended up having the best […]
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PublishedJuly 29, 2010
Feature Obituary: Evelyn Stackpole, 78, loved horses, Dobermans and kids
SACO — When Evelyn Stackpole’s daughter graduated from high school, she asked for a dog. Not just any dog — a Doberman pinscher. “I don’t know why, but I came up with a Doberman,” Susan Skaggs said. “That was Diamond.” Diamond turned out to be Mrs. Stackpole’s introduction to a breed that quickly became devotion. […]
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PublishedJuly 28, 2010
Appreciating veterans
A day out fishing — and a meal from the catch — say thanks to those who served in U.S. conflicts.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2010
Feature obituary:Ruth Wakem, 91, made her family her first priority
SCARBOROUGH – Material items were never important to Ruth Wakem — it was more about family, and saying her priority in life was her family is almost an understatement. Today, her two sons, one of her grandsons and one of her granddaughters are all neighbors to the home where she and her husband lived. “That […]
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