First Auburn Seniors to meet AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, for a regular meeting. The board meeting will be at 10 a.m. Those attending should bring a bag lunch and coffee cup. Bingo will be played. Dues are still being collected from those who have […]
August 2017
Posted inLetters, sj-web
'Smoggy Skies Act' is bad for Maine
I write to thank Rep. Bruce Poliquin for standing up for the health of Mainers across the state as one of only 11 Republicans in the House to vote against the “Smoggy Skies Act.” This legislation is reckless and dangerous. Smog, or ground level air pollution, is dangerous and widespread. Southern Maine is particularly vulnerable, […]
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Looking Back on August 1
100 years ago, 1917The Master Plumbers Association of Lewiston-Auburn received notice Monday from the Plumbers and Steam Fitters union asking an increase in wages from 44 to 50 cents an hour and double pay for overtime. They also demand a closed shop which signifies that only union men be employed. They will work only with […]
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Dorothy H. Hiscock
RUMFORD — Dorothy H. Hiscock, 102, a longtime resident of Livermore, passed away, Sunday, July 30, at Rumford Hospital. She was born September 14, 1914, in Hartford, the daughter of Percy Gammon and Nelly (Thurlow) Gammon. She was the last surviving of 10 children. She was a 1933 graduate of Buckfield High School. In June […]
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Mclaughlin Garden first Family Fun Day to include road show
PARIS — The Mclaughlin Garden & Homestead will host its first ever Family Fun Day on Sunday, Aug. 6. Starting at 2 p.m., the garden will host the Celebration Barn Road Show, “On the Go!,” a fusion of comedy, physical theater and vaudeville. The cast includes Jess Bryant from North Carolina, Khalil LeSaldo from Maine, […]
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Taurus: Emotional matters will escalate quickly
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: La’Porsha Renae, 24; Madison Bumgarner, 28; Adam Duritz, 53; Robert Cray, 64. Happy Birthday: Think personal matters through carefully before you engage in a discussion or make a change. It’s important to realize any consequences that could unfold and decide whether it is worth your while. Your heart may tell […]
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Dever’s 4 hits back Fister as Red Sox beat Indians, 6-2
BOSTON — Doug Fister took a shutout into the eighth inning, rookie Rafael Devers went 4 for 4 and drove in a run and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 6-2 on Monday night. Mookie Betts stopped his mini-slump by driving in three runs with two singles, and Eduardo Nunez added three hits […]
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Mets trade reliever Addison Reed to Red Sox for 3 prospects
NEW YORK — The Mets traded reliever Addison Reed to the Boston Red Sox for three 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospects: Jamie Callahan, Gerson Bautista and Stephen Nogosek. Boston began Monday a half-game back in the AL East race and were looking to boost their bullpen for a title run. A 28-year-old right-hander, Reed is 1-2 […]
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Sea Dogs' Barfield tabbed EL Player of the Week
PORTLAND — Portland Sea Dogs outfielder Jeremy Barfield was named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of July 24-30, as announced by the league office Monday. Barfield batted .444 with six homers and 15 RBIs in seven road games during the stretch. He compiled a .500 on-base percentage and a 1.148 […]