AUGUSTA (AP) — A leading Republican lawmaker is pushing back against the latest accusation of ethics violations involving his campaign and leadership political action committee. The Maine Democratic Party said Tuesday that Assistant Senate Leader Andre Cushing sent a save-the-date email promoting his leadership PAC’s August event before the legislative session officially ended Aug. 2. […]
August 2017
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Victor L. Collette III
RUMFORD — Victor L. Collette III passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Rumford Community Home with family at his side. He was born on January 14, 1955 in Keene, NH to Victor and Sally (Duguay) Collette II. He graduated from Dover High School in Dover NH in 1973. Vic was stationed in the Army […]
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Fall preview 2017: Telstar field hockey
Coach: Gail Wight (30th year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s results: 0-14 Returning players: Senior — Kaiya Corriveau (FB); Juniors — Sarahanne Wright (M), Emilee Harrington (HB), Crystal Chapman (HB); Sophomores — Kat Haley (M), Perry Morton (GK), Emily Fraser (FB), Olguine Lane (F). Key losses: Natasha Hart, Taylor Merrill, Sierra Ryerson, Wynter Morin, Caitlin […]
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Fall preview 2017: Spruce Mountain field hockey
Coach: Tanya Evans (second year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s record: 9-6 (lost in Class B South quarterfinals). Returning Players: Seniors — Morgan Dalton (M), Alexis Beardsley (F), Sydney Shaffer (G); Juniors — Emily White (F), JuJu Doiron (B); Sophomore — Emily Castonguay (F). Key Losses: Alex Bessey (F), Sadie Storer (M). Promising newcomers: Juniors — […]
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America needs higher taxes, not lower
WASHINGTON — Can we get real about “tax reform,” the Republican promise to enact deep tax cuts that will spur economic growth? Probably not, but let’s give it a try. For starters, we can stop calling it “reform.” That’s a charged word, implying that the new tax system will be superior to the old. We […]
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Fall preview 2017: Mt. Blue field hockey
Coach: Jody Harmon (sixth year) Class: A; Conference: KVAC Last year’s record: 14-1-1 (lost in Class A North semifinals). Returning players: Seniors — Gracie Foss (M/D), Samantha Ellis (F), Rebecca Harmon (M/D), Erika McArthur (G), Addisyn Davis (F), Hannah Minns (F); Juniors — Jenna Hanrahan (D,) Adelle Foss (F), Ellie Pelletier (F), Jacelyn Daggett (D); […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters holding fundraising tournament at Martindale
AUBURN — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine will host its first Androscoggin fundraising golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 25, at Martindale Country Club. The event will raise money to provide support for local children facing adversity. The event will include a light breakfast, grill lunch, silent auction and awards ceremony and reception. The format […]
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Fall preview 2017: St. Dominic Academy field hockey
Coach: Brian Kay (18th year) Class: C; Conference: WMC Last year’s record: 16-3 (lost in Class C South final). Returning Players: Seniors — Abby Slonina (G), Tori Chase (FB), Eisa Lee (FB), Callie Samson (M), Lizzie Perkins (M), Hannah Trottier-Braun (F); Juniors — Paige Cote (F), Kylie Leavitt (F), Caroline Johnson(F); Sophomores — Avery Greco […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Miss Farmington Fair Pageant open to contestants
FARMINGTON — Contestants’ applications are being accepted for the 18th annual Miss Farmington Fair Pageant to be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Farmington Fairgrounds. Preparation, rehearsals and interview competitions will take place during the day beginning at 1:30 p.m. Young women between the ages of 7 and 18 who reside in […]
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Fall preview 2017: Winthrop field hockey
Coach: Jessica Merrill (fifth year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s record: 14-3 Returning players: Senior — Kinli DiBiase (F/M); Juniors — Breonna Feeney (F), Moriah Hajduk (F/M), Katie Perkins (M), Layne Audet (B), Hanna Capara (B), Nora Conrad (F/M). Key losses: Emily Molino, Katriona Hajduk, Megan Chamberland, Sarah Spahr, Corinna Coulton, Brianna McClure. Promising […]