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Stars’ Peverley hospitalized after heart episode; NHL game postponed
By The Sports Xchange on March 10, 2014, at 9:59 p.m.
DALLAS — Dallas Stars center Rich Peverley collapsed on the bench Monday during the first period of the team’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Peverley was immediately taken to a hallway behind both benches leading to the Dallas locker room, and he quickly regained consciousness after he was attended …
Fire sparked by overheated coal stove damages York home
By Susan Morse, The York Weekly on March 10, 2014, at 9:09 p.m.
YORK, Maine — The York Village and York Beach fire departments responded Sunday night to a coal stove fire that spread to the walls of a River Meadow Lane home, according to York Village Fire Chief Chris Balentine. No one was injured but the fire caused an estimated $25,000 in …
Maine to join states out to recoup lost revenue from offshore tax havens
By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline.org on March 10, 2014, at 9:02 p.m.
Some states are going after multinational corporations that avoid state taxes by stashing some of their earnings in offshore tax havens, an effort aimed at recouping some of the more than $20 billion states lose to such gimmicks each year. Shifting income to subsidiaries in places like the Cayman Islands …
UMaine softball team edges Cleveland State
on March 10, 2014, at 8:31 p.m.
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Shelby Obert and Maddie Moore hit RBI singles during a two-out, two-run rally in the fourth inning Monday that lifted the University of Maine softball team to a 2-1 victory over Cleveland State. Kylie Sparks pitched a four-hitter and struck out four to help the Black Bears …
Pistorius breaks down, retches as girlfriend’s wounds are described during murder trial
By Christopher Spillane, Bloomberg on March 10, 2014, at 8:21 p.m.
PRETORIA, South Africa — Oscar Pistorius broke down sobbing and retching in court Monday as a medical examiner described the gunshot wounds his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp suffered when he allegedly killed her in his home on Valentine’s Day last year. The Paralympian gold medalist’s brother and sister tried to console …
Bangor High School hockey defenseman Courtney one of four finalists for Travis Roy Award
on March 10, 2014, at 7:40 p.m.
Bangor High School defenseman Justin Courtney is one of four finalists for the Travis Roy Award given annually to the state’s top senior Class A player and sportsman. He is joined by Lewiston High School’s Kyle Lemelin, Thornton Academy of Saco’s Alex Fallon and Biddeford High School’s Nik Lemieux. The …
Sports briefs for March 10, 2014
By Wire Service Reports on March 10, 2014, at 7:09 p.m.
Phil Jackson expected to take Knicks job Phil Jackson is expected to accept the New York Knicks’ offer to join its front office, a league source told ESPN. “The Knicks have a sense of what’s going to happen,” the source said. “And as of right now, it looks like Phil’s …
Vinal E. Friel
on March 10, 2014, at 6:11 p.m.
SMYRNA – Vinal E. Friel, 85, died March 9, 2014, in Houlton. He was born Jan. 3, 1929, in Dyer Brook, the son of Guy and Vivian (Clark) Friel. He was co-owner of Guy Friel and Sons Lumber Company, a member and past president of the New England Kilm Dry …
Fred W. Curtis
on March 10, 2014, at 6:11 p.m.
SURRY – Fred W. Curtis, 78, husband of the late Marjorie P. Curtis, passed away peacefully Feb. 11, 2014, surrounded by his family. Fred was born May 20, 1935, to Jesse and Helen Curtis. He grew up in Blue Hill with his brothers, the late James Curtis, the late Ronnie …
Estelle ‘Mim’ Church Chipman
on March 10, 2014, at 6:11 p.m.
BIRCH HARBOR – Estelle “Mim” Church Chipman left this earth on March 6, 2014, a happy and content person having tried to live as God would want. She cared for her family, loving them at all times. She was born in Bunkers Harbor on June 15, 1924, and moved with …
Lowell George Kjenstad Sr.
on March 10, 2014, at 6:11 p.m.
BANGOR – Beloved by all who knew him, family and friends alike, Lowell George Kjenstad Sr., 82, died of heart failure Friday, March 7, 2014. He was born Oct. 19, 1931, in Vang, N.D., the son of Bernhard Kjenstad and Emma (Nygren) Kjenstad. He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in …
Travis H. Hull
on March 10, 2014, at 6:11 p.m.
COOPER – Travis H. Hull passed away March 5, 2014, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Feb. 8, 1940, to the late Thurston -Hull and Mildred Hull (Watson) in Martinsburg, W.Va. Travis relocated to Maryland and attended Mt. Aetna Academy where he met his wife, Dee, of 54 years. …
Anita M. Rollins
on March 10, 2014, at 6:11 p.m.
BROWNVILLE JUNCTION – The service for Anita M. Rollins has been re-scheduled to Friday, March 14, due to the impending storm. Friends may call at noon until time of service at 1 p.m. A complete obituary may be viewed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.
Kevin Carey
on March 10, 2014, at 6:11 p.m.
WINN – Kevin Carey, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home, March 9, 2014. Born Oct. 25, 1955, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed the outdoors, taking weekend trips to Bar Harbor and spending time with his grandson, Logan. He was predeceased by his father, James; …
Sara Ann Graves Smith
on March 10, 2014, at 6:10 p.m.
MARS HILL – Sara Ann Graves Smith, 86, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 7, 2014, at a health care facility in Presque Isle, following a brief illness. Sara, who was known as Ann by her family and friends, was born Sept. 8, 1927, in …
Clifford Paul Chamberland
on March 10, 2014, at 6:10 p.m.
ST. AGATHA – Clifford P. Chamberland, 88 died peacefully March 8, 2014, surrounded by his family at a Fort Kent hospital after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 6, 1926, in St. Agatha, the son of the late Joseph B. and Annie “Albert” Chamberland. He served in the U.S. …
Morton E. Hamlin
on March 10, 2014, at 6:10 p.m.
TOPSHAM – Morton E. Hamlin, born July 2, 1934, died peacefully Saturday, March 8, 2014, at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his devoted wife of 58 years, Diane (Robbins) Hamlin; three sons, Edward Hamlin of Leominster, Mass., Thomas Hamlin and his wife, Vikki, of Durango, Colo., and …
Guy H. Carver Jr.
on March 10, 2014, at 6:10 p.m.
BEALS ISLAND – Guy H. Carver Jr., 87, passed peacefully at Down East Community Hospital in Machias, on March 8, 2014. He was born May 8, 1926, in Beals, to Guy H. Carver Sr., and Susie O. (Beal) Carver. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 68-plus …
Joyce M. Howe RN
on March 10, 2014, at 6:10 p.m.
BREWER – Joyce M. Howe RN, 79, wife of Robert L. Howe, died Jan. 12, 2014, at home. She was born Oct. 28, 1934, in Seal Harbor, daughter of Shirley L. and Dorothy B. (Avery) MacCrae. As a young woman, Joyce committed herself to what became a 50-year-long nursing career, …
Wilma Jacobs
on March 10, 2014, at 6:10 p.m.
SCARBOROUGH and NEW SWEDEN – Wilma Jacobs, 94, passed away March 6, 2014, at a health care facility in Scarborough. She was born Feb. 19, 1920, in New Sweden, the daughter of William and Edith (Thenser) Bengtson. Wilma was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved painting and doing other …
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