This is in response to the feature story, “Out of control kids” (June 22). Children with behavioral health needs require effective, evidence-based treatment approaches by professionals who have the level of specialization necessary to understand each child’s needs. While Maine’s adult mental health system has oversight through the consent decree, children in Maine lack the […]
June 2014
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Posted inConnections
Ludden summer program begins with stuffed animal pet show
DIXFIELD — Ludden Memorial Library Summer Reading Program will begin on Tuesday, July 1, with a “Stuffed Animal Pet Show” which will take place at 2 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Children are invited to bring in their cutest, cuddliest, most favorite stuffed animal of any kind to show the three judges. They can […]
Posted inOp-Eds
Cal Thomas: Republicans need to bring a new message
It is a line I have used to open speeches on the lecture circuit for years and it never fails to get a laugh: “I’m happy to be here tonight from Washington, D.C., where the only politicians with convictions are in prison.” That’s only partially true. Democrats have convictions. They know what to do with […]
Posted inLetters
V. Bacon: Fond memories of West Paris
I was reading the Oxford Hills edition of the Sun Journal (June 20) and saw the picture of Doris Winslow holding a block of homemade butter for sale at the Norway Farmers’ Market. I haven’t had any homemade butter like that since Mr. and Mrs. Littlehale made it on their farm in North Paris and […]
Posted inNew England
Mayor Larry Raymond sent letter
An Associated Press story published Tuesday on Page A3 should have said that in 2002 Mayor Larry Raymond sent a letter to Somali leaders asking them to slow the immigrant migration to Lewiston. The information was incorrectly reported by the AP.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 25
100 years ago, 1914A spectacular tumble was that taken by Elmer C. Smith from a motorcycle which he was riding on Center street, Auburn, at about 6:30 Wednesday evening. He escaped with a few scratches. He was coming up the street from the city at a great rate of speed and got into a bad […]
Posted inMark LaFlamme
Street Talk: One dollar? Are you kidding me?
Good morning, friends. I came here today to talk to you about a serious matter that affects each and every one of us. Unfortunately, I took a little break first to make a quick trip to the Dollar Store while mulling it over. Three hours and nine plastic bags later, I’m back at home, completely […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Wayne Community Church plans live, silent auction
WAYNE — The auction kicks off with an opening celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Lakeside Ladd House, 505 Main St. A live Auction will be featured, as well as catered refreshments and live music. Celebration tickets are $10 per person. The silent auction hours and bidding will begin at […]