Community lunch FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church will serve its monthly free community luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. The menu will include American chop suey, tossed salad, garlic bread and brownies. Delivery service will be available in the Farmington area. Those who would like to have a meal delivered […]
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Hear ye, hear ye, the word of Secretary Sebelius
The text of ObamaCare is dry and legalistic, except when it summons the majesty of the King James Bible to intone imperiously, “the secretary shall …” The secretary in question is the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Kathleen Sebelius, who “shall” and “may” do all manner of things to complete the great unfinished […]
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Support for the Maineiacs
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Lewiston Maineiacs, its sponsors, fans, and especially Bill Schurman in delivering a product that the citizens of Lewiston-Auburn can be proud of. This organization has attempted to right its wrongs and has taken full responsibility for its past mistakes. These young men have become a fixture […]
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Thank Republicans?
Thomas F. Shields letter (Dec. 30), spinning claims we owe congressional Republicans a debt of gratitude for holding the line on taxes, is the worst bit of misinformation imaginable. All we owe Republicans is the “debt” to which I have no gratitude for. Under the Democratic plan, no individual making under $250,000 would have seen […]
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HealthSteps announces core winter classes
LEWISTON — HealthSteps, part of the prevention and wellness services offered at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, has announced its winter core classes. HealthSteps has a wide range of classes held at the Bates College Merrill Gym with the core membership fee. Classes run from Jan. 3 to May 27. Cardio Mix: Participants will try […]
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La Rencontre to feature Buckfield soprano
LEWISTON — La Rencontre will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at the Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. The meal will include chicken pot pie, biscuits, dessert and beverage. The cost of the meal is $7 a person. After the meal, patrons will be entertained by mezzo-soprano and Buckfield native, Kelly Davis. Patrons […]
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City cutting it thin
I wonder who is running the city of Auburn. I thought it was a good thing when we got a new city manager, but maybe it was a big mistake. Sure, there is a lot of spending that can be cut, but how thin can you slice the loaf? Recently, there was a very bad […]
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Dixfield library has new books on shelves
DIXFIELD — Ludden Memorial Library has announced December new arrivals. Adult fiction “Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor,” Kleypas; “Port Mortuary,” Cornwell; “The Blessings of the Animals,” Kittle; “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” Michaels; “Thin Ice: Crime Stories by New England Writers”; “Lone Star Winter,” Palmer; “The Unfinished Gift,” Walsh; “Under Fishbone Clouds,” Meekings. Also, “The […]
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Exchange Club selects Students of Month
AUBURN — The Auburn Exchange Club has announced the Exchange Club Youths of the Month recipients for December. They are Ben Armstrong, a senior at Edward Little High School; Allison Lewandowski and Carolyn Joseph, seniors from St. Dominic Academy; and Brittney Martin, senior at Lewiston High School. The Youth of the Month/Year Award recognizes industrious […]