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Suzanne Sharon (Leonas) Bishop, a 75-year-old resident of Topsham, Maine, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2023, at her residence. Born on May 29, 1948, in Lewiston, Maine, she was the youngest of four children born to James and Lillian (Levesque) Leonas. Suzanne graduated from Lewiston High School in 1966 and went on to earn her nursing degree from the CMMC School of Nursing. She dedicated 35 years of her career as a registered nurse at Mid-Coast Hospital in Brunswick, retiring in 2023. Additionally, she pursued her passion for interior design as a freelance designer.

A devastating fire tore through Oakdell Egg Farms on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the tragic loss of approximately 120,000 chickens. The blaze erupted around 4 p.m. near Lewiston, Utah, and took roughly five hours to bring under control. Firefighting crews from multiple counties rushed to the scene to assist, using tanker trucks to transport water to the remote location. Despite their efforts, the fire caused extensive damage, destroying the barn and claiming the lives of over 100,000 chickens. No human injuries were reported, but the loss of the animals and the facility is a significant blow to the farm and the local community. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and further information is expected as the investigation progresses.