Just as the weather turned frosty again, students from Oxford Hills Technical School’s construction technology class finished up the warming hut at the town of Norway’s outdoor ice skating rink on Cottage Street. Cheers to this awesome community service project completed by the students and funded with a $15,000 grant from New Balance. In all, […]
2011
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
We asked: ‘What’s your New Year’s resolution?’
LEWISTON — From a man who hopes this is the year his girlfriend will finally say “yes” when he pops the question, to a young mom who wants to stay drug-free, we hit the Greyhound bus station to ask “What are you happy to say goodbye to in 2011?” and “What are your resolutions for […]
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Coming Sunday
Our survey results are in and here’s what area economic development experts had to say about some of your ideas for Bates Mill No. 5: “It’s a very exciting and transformational type of idea . . . ” “There are two real drawbacks . . .” “It could work as a resource for the whole […]
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Froma Harrop: Middle class aided its own decline
This was the Year of the Middle Class — as in, its falling incomes, loss of job security and anger. The global economic forces fueling the decline, such as foreign competition and computers, have been well reported. But what about cultural factors? Is the middle class going down partly because it stopped acting middle class? […]
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Top ten news stories of 2011
You know it’s been a lively year for news when some of the wildest stories don’t even make the year-end top 10 list. There was the dubious case of dogs being stolen around Oxford County. There was the hoopla over the casino vote and then the anti-climax as the measure was shot down. In Auburn, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Relationship difficulties could arise
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey McIntyre, 39; Val Kilmer, 52; Bebe Neuwirth, 53; Anthony Hopkins, 74. Happy Birthday: Emotional matters must be dealt with if you want to make progress this year. Face any dilemma head-on and do whatever it takes to get moving in a direction that better suits your needs personally and […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Rocky Mountain high safe for most heart patients
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 53. Two years ago, I had bypass surgery for a single artery. Back then I was a smoker; I no longer am. My heart doctor has told me I can do anything I want, and I have been quite active. I play in a basketball league and have no trouble […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friend fears middle-schooler’s romance is headed for trouble
DEAR ABBY: My friend “Kayla” and I are 12 and in seventh grade. Recently, Kayla informed me that she has acquired a new boyfriend. I didn’t mind when she showed me all his lovey-dovey texts. I thought they were adorable. When I asked Kayla why her boyfriend didn’t sit with us at lunch, she laughed […]
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What’s open the day after New Year’s
What’s open, what’s closed the day after New Year’s Day: Auburn Public Library: Closed Lewiston Public Library: Closed Multi-Purpose Center: Closed Lewiston Mall: Open normal hours Auburn Mall: Open normal hours, except JC Penney is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Shaw’s: Open normal hours Hannaford: Open normal hours Banks: Most are closed (call ahead); […]
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Weird, Wicked Weird: Predictions for 2012
First things first: The world is not going to end in 2012. That’s important to know. Otherwise, the rest of this story is pretty much moot. President Barack Obama will win a second term in 2012. This winter won’t be too snowy. Someone will buy the Bates Mill in Lewiston, part of an economic turnaround […]