Kristi Hamilton:
NEWPORT - Kristi L. Hamilton, 61, died peacefully April 29, 2009, at a Waterville hospital, after a long illness. She was born Dec. 6, 1947, in Dexter, the daughter of Wilber "Peg" and Beverly (Soper) Hamilton. Kristi was educated in Newport schools, graduating from Newport High School, Class of 1965. She also graduated from the University of Maine, Orono, in 1968 with a bachelor's degree. She continued her education and graduated with a master's degree, also from the University of Maine, Orono. A teacher all her adult life, Kristi taught at Nokomis Regional High School. During her 34-year teaching career she taught ancient and modern history. She was the history department chair for more than 20 years. Very active with students, Kristi was the senior class advisor for 19 years, as well as National Honor Society advisor for 10 years. Kristi was also active with Nokomis Sports Boosters, working at many basketball games. She was active in SAD 48 Teacher's Association; Kristi was president and chief negotiator for many years. Since her retirement in 2002, Kristi enjoyed working at Rowe's House of Apples, Newport. She also spent hours working on her flowerbeds and making sure her home was as beautiful on the outside as it was inside. She especially enjoyed sitting on her porch on sunny days.
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