Collected History Antique Photos Capture Town’S Past

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By Shelley Burbank ty of Maine at Farmington with a degree in history education. He When Tom LePage of Limer- used to spend a lot of time as a ick found out that Jane Lougee boy and young man talking to his Bryant’s collection of Limerick older family members and elders photos were going to be auc- around town, hearing stories of tioned, he decided to acquire the what life was like here in previous batch and bring them home rather eras. “I’ve always been interested than have them become scattered in old things.” and lost. Now with over 100 an- Deciding teaching wasn’t for tique photographs from many de- him, LePage joined the Air Na- cades, LePage enjoys posting the tional Guard where he served for photos on Facebook to share with 26 years, traveling all over the fellow residents who have given world, including three deploy- The textile mill in Limerick, started in the 1846, was a bustling manufacturing businesses even in a positive and fascinated response ments to Bosnia and the Middle the 1920s or 1930s when this photo was taken. The buildings today house several businesses to seeing current landmarks along East where he worked installing including a restaurant, fitness center and a craft foam manufacturing plant. COURTESY PHOTO with old, mostly-forgotten struc- communication systems. Now he tures which have faded into the is happy to be home in Limerick past along with the elms that used working on his farm, which is Great day for to line the streets. more of a way to use the land and “I knew Jane Lougee,” LePage keep busy, he says, than to make goin’ fishin’ said from his High Country Farm money. The farm is tied to Lou- on Watson Hill Road on a rainy/ gee’s family as well as LePage’s By Joanne Bargioni icy day in January. “I was interest- Provencher ancestors. In 1830, ed in acquiring them and went to Simon Fogg bought the property. The weather was pleasant on the auction.” Some other photos Fogg’s son, Sirus, built the house. Mousam Lake on Sunday, Jan. come from online digital finds on Sirus’s daughter was Myra Lou- 28 for the Annual York Coun- the Maine State Museum page or gee, Jane’s grandmother, who ac- ty Lakes Region Ice Fishing simply by using search engines. quired the farm in 1878. Tournament sponsored by the “It’s always been an interest of The land was used as a dairy Springvale Fish and Game Club. mine,” he said, explaining that farm in the past and was later a The air temperature was in the he graduated from the Universi- (Continued on page 8) 40s and the ice was approximate- ly 10 to 12 inches thick, according to Jake Rackliff a member of the Fish and Game Club. Gary Green, Secretary, of the Share the love for SFGC, reported over 200 people had registered to participate in the event. The tournament is a fund- pet food pantry raiser for Bryant Pond Conser- By Cynthia Matthews She emphasized, “We are a judg- vation Camp in Bethel. It helps ment free zone.” Clients are pro- sponsor children ages 10 to 13 “Our pets are our family vided with a one month supply of years to attend the summer camp. members, our companions, our food each month for six months. The Camp is an extension of the emotional support,” said Nadine At the end of six months, clients University of Maine’s 4-H Pro- Molloy, founder of No Bowl are asked to take a three month gram and provides summer ses- sions based on Maine’s natural Empty Pet Food Pantry in Hollis. break. Clients who still need help Jeremy Drobish giving a thumbs up for his award-winning pick- “When times are hard, sometimes after the break can come back for heritage and traditional activities erel at the York County Lakes Region Ice Fishing Tournament. including hiking trails, archery, people have to choose between another six months. Molloy stat- PHOTO BY JOANNE BARGIONI food, medicine, or their animals. ed that some clients still need to (Continued on page 2) Especially for the elderly, their come back after the break, and animals are all they have left.” added that she has a few clients That’s what Molloy started who are homeless, living in their seeing at the end of 2014, people cars – she continues to supply surrendering their animals at an them with what they need for extremely high rate, just finding their pets. “It’s a life and death sit- it hard to feed them. At the time, uation for them,” she said. Molloy Molloy was running an animal reported that most clients are able rescue called, “Whiskers,” a cat to get back on their feet after six rescue, mostly for critically ill months. Those that use the pantry cats. But she felt she needed to do are asked to pay it forward, by something else. “I realized there making a donation of money or were so many wonderful rescues items for the pet food pantry when around here, that they wouldn’t they get back on their feet. If you miss mine. I needed to make a need help taking care of your pet, bigger difference,” said Molloy. contact Molloy at 233-2793. She opened No Bowl Empty in How can you help those in May of 2015, a non-profit pet need? Pet food, toys, treats and food pantry serving Cumberland, cat litter can be dropped off at York and Androscoggin Counties. No Bowl Empty at 200 Cape Rd The concept? “It’s as simple in Hollis Center. Pet Life stores Reggie Theriault proudly holds as possible,” said Molloy. “Say also take donations at their stores. Nadine Malloy and Nika at No Empty Bowl pet food pantry in his entry. PHOTO BY JOANNE you need help, and you’ll get it!” (Continued on page 3) Hollis. PHOTO BY CYNTHIA MATTHEWS BARGIONI PAGE 2 Friday, February 2, 2018 REPORTER SHAPLEIGH Joanne Bargioni [email protected]

FISHING (Continued from page 1) and fishing to name a few. Rack- liff was previously a camper at Bryant Pond Conservation Camp and subsequently a teacher so the tournament this year holds a special place for him. The fishing tournament was open to adults and kids with priz- Winners in the kids category, from left, Trevor Scott helping to Winners in this year’s Ice Fishing Tournament, from left, Brady es and trophies awarded to the hold his friend Gunnar Walsh ‘s Big Mouth Bass , Summer Hewitt Harrison, Dave Cote, Bryan Basinger and Rodney Furbush. heaviest fish in each group, along and Tyler Hewitt. PHOTOS BY JOANNE BARGIONI with adult bonus categories for pickerel, bass, crappie and trout. fish in any pond or lake open to Throughout the event we were nar Walsh for his 5.54 lb. large volunteers for all their hard work Throughout the day partic- ice fishing in York County. Each entertained by DJ Jack Bogard, mouth bass, which was almost in organizing the event. ipants brought their fish up to contestant brought their fish to the owner of Sanford Sound. The the same size as Gunnar! The It was a great event to attend the weighing station on Mousam weighing station with great an- music created a fun atmosphere, 2nd Place Prize of $75 went to and a great cause to support. I am Lake. After weighing the fish it ticipation and high hopes. Some as the participants crammed onto Summer Hewitt with her 5.10 lb. sure everyone would agree wheth- was placed on a leader board so who viewed the leader board, re- the beach at Mousam Lake. large mouth bass, and the 3rd er you won a prize in the compe- all could see their standing in the alizing their fish was too small, Door prizes were awarded and Place Prize of $50 went to Tyler tition or not, it was a memorable competition. One hopeful in the would walk away before the fish then came the moment all had Hewitt with his 2.70 lb. brown time to spend with family, friends kids category was 10 year old were weighed and in the essence been awaiting. The winners of trout. Great fishing kids! and other fishing enthusiasts who Reggie Theriault, who was there of good sportsmanship would this years Ice Fishing Tournament The bonus category winners enjoyed a great day of ice fishing. fishing with his grandpa, Mike smile and say they would try were announced! were Jeremy Drobish with a 3.46 Maroni. The two had been fishing again next year. In the adult category: the 1st lb. pickerel, Troy Lemire with since Reggie was around 5 years At 2:45 the President of the Place Prize of $575 went to Brady his 1.30 lb. crappie and Rodney Pancake Breakfast The Acton-Shapleigh Lions old. This year Reggie entered a SFGC, Al Lawrence, announced Harrison with a 4.58 lb. lake Furbush with a 1.31 brook trout. Club is hosting a Pancake Break- 2.33 lb. pickerel. At last year’s that everyone who wanted their trout, 2nd Place Prize of $400 There were no bass caught by fast on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 8:00 tournament he won 3rd place in fish to be weighed to come to went to Dave Cote with a 4.22 lb. adults. All the bonus category – 10:00am at the Acton Town the kids category. I asked Reggie the weighing station. Crowds of lake trout and the 3rd Place Prize winners received $100. All prize Hall, 35 H Road. The breakfast why he liked to fish and he replied people headed off the ice on foot, of $200 went to Bryan Basinger winners also received a trophy. includes Pancakes, eggs, beans, “I like to catch the fish and the ATVs and sleds aiming toward with a 4.18 lake trout. Congratu- Al Lawrence thanked all the toast, sausages and coffee, tea, or- competition.” He also enjoyed the the weighing station and at 3 p.m. lations to all! sponsors for the Tournament. ange juice and milk. The cost for time spent with his Grandpa. precisely the competition was of- In the kids category: 1st Thanks also to Lawrence and the breakfast is $5.00. The competition was open to ficially closed. Place Prize of $100 went to Gun- Thank you to our customers! We look forward to many more years of service.

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8TH ANNUAL Ice Fishing Derby OR Sokokis Lake, Route 11, Limerick at the public boat launch $500 at the Boat Launch on Sunday, Feb. 4 CASH! Kennebunk Pond Kennebunk Pond Road, Lyman 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early registration on Saturday, Feb. 3 Additional parking on Emery Corner Rd. • Adult with heaviest fi sh $10 donation wins 50% of entry fees. per adult • 15 and • Child with the heaviest fi sh wins a lifetime fi shing license. under FREE! • Children with 2nd and 3rd York County Fish & Game will be having heaviest fi sh win trophies. PRIZES • RAFFLES Raffl e prizes donated by local businesses! Derby profi ts will a bonfire with free coffee and hot cocoa! be used to help FMI call 608-5837 veterans with Sponsored by American Legion Post 55, Limerick fuel assistance. REPORTER Friday, February 2, 2018 PAGE 3

PET FOOD PANTRY book page. (Continued from page 1) Look for No Bowl Empty at Ice fishing derby set for Feb. 17 on Little Ossipee Pet Life this month! On Saturday, By Brigit McCallum bies were run for 12 years by providing positive educational Monetary donations and gift cards Feb. 3 they will have an in-store [email protected] the FET (Fish Extraction Team) experience and advocacy for all to Pet Life, Walmart, Sam’s or set up at Pet Life at 50 Market St in conjunction with Hooked on students with disabilities, with Amazon (see their wishlist!) are in South Portland and on Satur- Ice Fishing Derby action will Fishing Not Drugs, and then for the goal of “Trying to get schools also accepted anytime. You can day, Feb. 10 they will be at the Pet return to Waterboro on Saturday, two years by the local American to do what’s right for students.” also donate online through Paypal Life at 200 Expedition Dr in Scar- Feb. 17, when a group called Out Legion. No ice fishing event was To achieve this aim, Cadrette to [email protected]. borough. “I’m usually in a store of Pelham will host the Little held last year, so for many this is and four others joined together Sponsorships are also available. every Saturday somewhere,” said Ossipee Lake Fishing Derby to a welcome return. Cadrette says to form an organization they call Not sure what to donate? Contact Molloy. “These events let people benefit “Students K-12 in Special that so long as the ice is safe, the “Out of Pelham,” details about Molloy – she can tell you what is know about us.” Molloy sets up Education and Adults in Need.” derby will be a go, regardless of which can be found in its website most needed at that time. Cur- a table, hands out brochures, and The derby is one of seventeen rain or snow that day, saying, “We at www.outofpelham.org and on rently they could use cat food and collects donations of food and listed by the Maine Department are fishermen, so it’s no problem.” its Facebook page. litter. money on site. “Pet Life often of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife The weigh-in and derby con- He says the idea of an ice No Bowl Empty is a non-prof- runs specials on litter or food that that day, as Feb. 17-18 is a Free trol station will be on the ice, and fishing derby as a fund-raiser it organization, run entirely by day,” reported Molloy. “They try Fishing Weekend. According to organizers will have shuttles to came because, “I’ve loved ice volunteers, which at moment, to help with pets needs.” Most their website, on these days, any- transport participants and gear fishing all my life.” A native of mostly consists of Molloy herself. Pet Life stores collect donations one can fish without a license, from and to parking that will be Richmond, Maine, Cadrette has She works 7-10 hours a day, 7 for them. unless their license has been sus- available at Waterboro Town lived in Buxton since 1997. He days a week. She spends the ma- On Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, pended or revoked and regular Hall and Waterboro Elementary has been active in advocating jority of her time collecting items, Pet Life in Scarborough is hosting rules apply. School. There will be no parking for causes for years, having been shopping, and setting up, stocking a “Share the Love” event, from The on-ice activities will run allowed on Route 5. The town part of a group that included ice the pantry, which is located in a 10am to 4pm, featuring No Bowl from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizer will insure access to the boat hockey player Travis Roy’s father spare bedroom in her home. Not Empty! Share the love of pets by Mark Cadrette says that tickets launch at Gobeil Park and the Os- and members of the DiMillo fam- only does she have food, treats, donating pet food, coats, litter or and official derby rules are avail- sipee Mountain ATVers Club will ily of Portland that organized an toys and litter, but she also of- money, and receive a raffle entry able locally for the derby at Lake- handle cleanup, according to Club early chapter of MADD (Mothers fers food dishes, litter boxes, to win 1 of 2 gift baskets. For a side Market in Waterboro, Giles President Todd Abbott. Organiz- Against Drunk Driving) in 1983. carriers, crates, leashes, collars, $1 donation, get your picture tak- Family Farm store in Alfred, the ers are asking that all concerned The Lyman-Dayton Lions coats, sweaters, boots, beds and en at the kissing booth with Nika, Limerick Village Variety and at observe the “Carry in – Carry Club will have its concession blankets. At night, she works on the No Bowl Empty “spokespup,” the Little Ossipee boat launch out” rule. stand on site, serving breakfast marketing and all the paperwork or purchase paw print bracelets, from 6 to 9 a.m. the day of the Cadrette, a Special Educa- and lunch food and drinks; there involved in running a non-prof- earrings, bandanas, lanyards, paw derby. The adult entry fee is $15 tion teacher retired from a career will be specialty pastries for sale it. She collects no salary, 100% print pins on orange ribbons (the and $2 for children under 16. at Central Maine Community and there will be two heated ice of donations go to the pantry. “It color of animal awareness), choc- $3,050 worth of prizes will be up College in Auburn and Future shacks for warmup. FMI contact is my way of giving back to the olate lollipops and other goodies for the winning, with the partic- Builders, has worked with youth Mark Cadrette at fallautum@aol. community,” Molloy said. That at the booth. There will be give- ualrs listed on flyers at the plac- at the Youth Center and DHHS. com or 207-730-0217. being said, volunteers are always aways throughout the event. es tickets are sold as well as on He and his group are hosting the The next Free Fishing Week- welcome! If you are interested in As of January 2018, No Bowl www.outofpelham.org/events . event as a fundraiser for their end is June 2-3. For more infor- volunteering, contact Molloy by Empty serves 304 dogs and cats This event picks up a 14-year work to foster productive futures mation, and rules and regulations, phone at 233-2793, by email, or each month. history of ice fishing derbies on for youth and adults with special visit http://www.maine.gov/ifw/ visit the No Bowl Empty Face- Little Ossipee since 2000. Der- needs. He says he is dedicated to fishing-boating/fishing/index. html. February is National Pet Dental Health Month REPORTER MONTHLY FEATURE Dental health is a very im- • pain in or around the mouth Although anesthesia will al- portant part of your pets overall • bleeding from the mouth ways have risks, it’s safer now health. Your pets’ teeth and gums • swelling in the areas sur- than ever and continues to im- should be checked at least once a rounding the mouth prove so that the risks are very Adopt year by your veterinarian to check low and are far outweighed by the for early signs of dental disease Causes of pet dental benefits. Most pets can go home and to keep your pet healthy. problems the same day of the procedure, although they might seem a little a Pet! Although cavities are less groggy for the rest of the day. 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In addition, anesthesia al- any dental cleaning scheduled small animal veterinary hospital • abnormal chewing, drooling, lows for a better cleaning because in the month of February! providing comprehensive medical, or dropping food from the mouth your pet is not moving around 207-247-3100 • Fax: 247-5100 surgical and dental care. • reduced appetite or refusal and risking injury from the dental [email protected] equipment. to eat www.alfredwaterborovet.com WE SUPPORT ADOPT A PET www.limerickmillsvet.com PAGE 4 Friday, February 2, 2018 REPORTER ALFRED Shaker museum Tracking walk essay contest The conservation commit- Bee winners Students in Grades 7 and 8 tee will hold a tracking walk in Allison Williams and grades 9 and 10 are invited Massabesic Forest this Saturday, [email protected] to participate in the Alfred Shaker Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. led by Connie 324-5823 Museum Essay Contest. Essays Struder who will tell about her should be 1,000 to 1,200 words misadventures in tracking. Whose long and be on a topic which can tracks are those? How long ago Parish church be one of those provided - a pro- did the animal come through? The annual meeting file of one of the Alfred Shakers, public is invited, especially chil- The 234th annual meeting the legacy of Alfred’s Shaker dren, to join her and learn how to of the Alfred Parish Church will community, the Shaker contribu- identify tracks. They will do their be held Sunday, February 4, in tion to Alfred, what caused the tracking on the Ida Jim Road. Conant Chapel immediately fol- decline of the Shakers, sugges- lowing the morning service. The tions for events and activities at Scrapbooking annual reports will be heard and the Alfred Shaker Museum to tell On Wednesday Feb. 14 there projected budget and officers for the Shaker story, dining with the will be an all day scrapbook ses- 2018 announced. A potluck lun- Shakers, how the shakers earned sion at Alfred Elementary School cheon will be served following a living, your opinion of the new from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those in- Summer Sperry, right, a 4th grade student at Alfred Elementary, won the meeting. video about the Shakers and the terested may call the school for the school competition of the National Geographic Bee on Friday, The morning service contin- community in Alfred. This can be details. Jan. 26, 2018 and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. Walker ues to be held in Conant Chap- seen at the Shaker Museum. Vivian, left, also a 4th grader at Alfred Elementary, is the runner up. el. Whether to continue this un- The prizes will be $100 and Geography Bee The school Bee, at which students answered questions on geogra- til spring will be decided at the $75. Essays must be submitted We know about spelling phy, was the first round in the 30th annual National Geographic Bee, meeting, also the time of the ser- by March 3 at 5 p.m. All entries bees, but geography bees? In this a geography competition designed to inspire and reward students’ vices. will become the property of the changing world this can be a chal- curiosity about the world. COURTESY PHOTO Sunday School will restart Friends of the Alfred Shaker lenge. The winners of the geog- on Feb. 11 at 9:30 downstairs in Museum (FASM). Winners will raphy bee at Alfred Elementary Conant Chapel. be announced in early April and School were Summer Sperry and Village notes awards given soon afterwards. Walker Vivian, both in the fourth Girl Scout cookie time is here. Call the selectmen’s office, 324- Family fun night Judges criteria include creativity, grade. Summer states that “she Contact your favorite Girl Scout 5872 to volunteer. Youngsters and oldsters are content, range of sources (which guessed at answers” but we sus- if you are hungry for their cook- Those who are sliding around invited to a Family Fun Night on must be listed), spelling and pect she had to have some knowl- ies. on icy driveways can obtain 2 Saturday, Feb. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. grammar. For other particulars edge of the countries. The Alfred Parks and Recre- five gallon buckets of sand at the in Conant Chapel. Board games contact Mary Lee Dunn Maguire ation Committee needs members. transfer station. The sand could will be available, and snacks. at 324-7088. Two members will be retiring. prevent a lot of broken hips.

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NEWFIELD Happy birthday at the Public Safety Building at Birthday wishes to my brother 85 Water Street, at 8 p.m. follow- C.J. Pike Kim Pike, who will celebrate on ing the comprehensive planning [email protected] February 8. board meeting. 793-8760 Northern York County Rod Meetings and Gun Club - Feb. 9, at the club- house at Lewis Hill Road at 7:30 Ice Harvest Cub Scout Pack #329 - Feb. 5, p.m. at Line School at 818 Water Street The 4th. annual Ice Harvest at 6 p.m. Country Cupboard will be held at 19th. Century Boy Scout Troop #329 will Curran Homestead Village on meet on Monday, Feb. 5, at Scout A delicious family omelet the Mill Pond at 70 Elm Street, Hall at 7 School Street in Limer- is made easy by baking it in the from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rides will ick at 6:30 p.m. New members oven and serving with toast, muf- be given on a traditional logging always welcome. Jim Dion is the fi ns, and fruit. The recipe is from Grandma’s Best bobsled, with benches, pulled by Scoutmaster. Call Joe Iannazzo at cookbook. a team of draft horses, for just $5 850-6237. Oven-Baked Omelet The annual Ice Harvest at 19th Century Curran Homestead (formerly per person. The event is free and American Legion - Feb. 5, at Willowbrook) will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 starting at 10 a.m on the open to the public. A warming the Brick Town Hall at 19 Main 1/4 cup margarine, melted station will be set up at the red Mill Pond at 70 Elm Street, Newfi eld. COURTESY PHOTO Street in Limerick at 7 p.m. 12 eggs barn building, with drinks and Newfi eld fi refi ghters work 2/3 cup sour cream food for sale. session - Feb. 6, at the Public OBITUARIES 1/2 cup milk If anyone would like to help, Safety Building at 85 Water Street they can show up at the muse- 1 teaspoon salt Laurie A. Gray She also enjoyed crocheting and at 7 p.m. um before 10 a.m. to assist with Newfi eld Selectmen - Feb. 6, 1/2 cup chopped green onions Laurie A. Gray, 49, of San- spending time with her family. clearing the snow off a section of at the Public Safety Building at 85 ford, passed Family and friends are invited the pond. Water Street at 6 p.m. Spread margarine in 9 1/2” peacefully on to share stories and memories on Tea Time - Feb. 7, at the New- deep-dish pie plate. In a mixing Jan. 24, 2018, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at the St. On the shelves fi eld Village Library at 637 Water bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, milk at the Maine George’s Episcopal Church Par- Newfi eld Village Library at Street at 3 p.m. and salt. Stir in onions. Pour into Medical Cen- ish Hall, 3 Emerson St., in San- 637 Water Street has some new Comprehensive Planning the baking dish. Bake at 325 de- ter in Port- ford from 1 to 4 p.m. books on the shelves, according Board monthly meeting - Feb. 7, grees for 30 minutes, until eggs land. Laurie is survived by her to librarian Cheryl Cause. at the Public Safety Building at 85 are set but still moist. To add a Laurie was mother and step-father, Judy and The library hours are Tues- Water Street at 7 p.m. little Mexican fl avor, serve with born in Roch- Conrad Grenier of Sanford; her days and Thursdays from 9 a.m. Newfi eld Planning Board chunky salsa, mild or hot. Serves. ester, New Laurie A. Gray two children, Paul Gray of Rhode Island and Stephanie Gray of Do- to 11:45 a.m. and 1-4:45 p.m. meet the fi rst Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6. Hampshire on and Wednesdays from noon to 7 Dec. 1, 1968 ver, NH; her two brothers, Ray- mond Davis and Steven Cousens p.m.; and the fi rst Saturday of the and was raised and educated in month from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Sanford. She graduated from San- of Kennebunk; and fi ve nieces. The family would like to thank Adult Nonfi ction: “Killing ford High School and worked in England” by Bill O’Reilly, “Code FEBRUARY a variety of settings; at Sprague the doctors and nurses at Maine Medical Center for their compas- Girls” (Untold story of American Electric and then she became a Women Code Breakers of WW For more information certifi ed nursing assistant, work- sion, kindness and respect shown towards Laurie and her family. II) by Liza Mundy, and “Fire & and to register go to: ing at the local nursing homes. Fury” by Mike Wolff. Laurie also drove for York County To leave a message of condo- www.mymcal.com lence for the family, visit www. Adult Fiction: “Little French or call 247-2022. Community Action as a volunteer Bistro” by Nina George, “Map of driver. She would take folks to autumngreenfuneralhome.com. 84 West Road, Waterboro In lieu of fl owers, memori- the Heart” by Susan Wiggs, “Sto- appointments, classes in the area ry of Arthur Truluv” by Elizabeth and she believed it was a way to al donations may be made to the York County Community Action, Berg, “City of Endless Night” by Certifi ed Nurses Assistant 2/6 6-9 PM “pay it forward.” Preston & Child. Laurie loved country and “Volunteer Drivers,” 6 Spruce St., Remembrance Bear 2/6 1-3 PM western music, especially George Sanford, ME 04073. Strait. She and her friends enjoyed The Autumn Green Funeral Email obituaries to Northstar Digital Info Night 2/7 6-8 PM traveling to see him in concert. Home is respectfully handling ar- Tall Candle Wall Basket 2/13 5:30-9 PM rangements. [email protected] Beginner Crochet 2/15 1-3 PM

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HISTORY run deep on the Provencher and TThathat waswas tthenhen LePage sides back to the 1800s. (Continued from page 1) “The town was huge,” he said of summer home, LePage said. He Limerick’s past. “A hundred years purchased the home and property ago you could buy everything in 2013 and now raises chickens here. You didn’t have to leave for meat and eggs, beef cows, and town to do anything.” He says Katahdin sheep. “I sell meat and he would like to see more com- breed stock,” he explained. He mercial business on Main Street also has a couple of goats and is again. considering adding alpacas to the The photos in LePage’s col- mix. He grows raspberries, ap- lection show the town in various ples, pears, and Concord grapes, eras, from pre-automobile 1800s and he runs a small sap house to the 1920s, 1950s, and even one during maple sugar season. Next from 1962. Many show business- year, he plans on growing sweet es and houses in various parts of corn as well, and he enjoys pro- town from Rt. 5 going toward viding local food to a small band Cornish to Felch’s Corner on of loyal customers. “I sell right the other side of town. There are from the farm. I’m not trying many photos of Main Street, the to make an income. It keeps me old bank, the Municipal Building, Tom LePage of Limerick has a collection of over 100 antique photographs of the town, including busy, and I get some investment Brick Town Hall, and, of course, this one of Main Street from around 1961 with the service station on the right next to the bank. COURTESY PHOTO Below is Main Street today. PHOTO BY KERRY DEANGELIS back. The life I want is to be easy- the mill. When asked why he going,” he explained. thought he had such a good re- LePage’s interest and in histo- sponse to the photos posted on ry and his research has given him Facebook, LePage said, “I feel a unique understanding of his like people are just interested in TThishis iiss nnowow hometown where the family roots what Limerick used to look like.” WWriterite toto uus!s! Send your letters, recipes, photos, poems & stories to: [email protected] Please include name, town and phone number for veriﬁ cation.

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