Coach: Ed Van Tassel (sixth season) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s results: Girls: fourth in MVC, eighth in C South. Boys: Fifth in MVC, ninth in C South. Top returners: Girls: Seniors — Kelly Stratton, Kathryn Ross; Junior — Makayla Wilbert, Sophomores — Sam Allen, Maya Deming, Madison Corgan. Boys: Seniors — Vincent Scott; […]
August 2017
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Looking Back on August 31
100 years ago, 1917If you see a Lewiston policeman smiling, you know he’s thinking of next Wednesday, when he will hear the clink of the city’s gold for three months’ pay. Some of the merchants who have extended credit all this time are smiling, also. 50 years ago, 1967A well-known Lewiston business establishment has been […]
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People worship the image of Diana, not reality
What is it about the month of August that finds so many celebrities dying? Just this month we’ve seen the passing of Glen Campbell, Barbara Cook, Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis. Thomas Meehan, who wrote the book for the musical “Annie,” died last week. Marilyn Monroe died in August 1962 (though she “lives” on in […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
A blocked carotid artery increases stroke risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a carotid artery problem. My right side is 79 percent blocked, but the left side is clear. My eye doctor said that surgery would not be necessary because the left side could take over if the right side is blocked. My regular doctor will neither confirm nor deny this. I […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Shameful attitude toward president
The hatred expressed toward President Donald Trump, displayed so viciously by so many pundits, leftists and the media, is very alarming. It is shameful, and it is very divisive. President Trump, himself, has provided many reasons to dislike him. Dislike is one thing, but vicious hate and assassination talk are quite another. It all started […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Proud of Ben Chin
What continues to impress me about Ben Chin’s commitment to public service is that he will name our community’s biggest problems, despite whatever short-term discomfort or resistance may arise from the discussion. He believes we don’t solve our greatest challenges by politely ignoring them. We must surface those issues and recognize them as our own […]
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web, SJVarsity
Fall preview 2017: Leavitt Area High School cross country
Coach: Dustin Williamson (15th year) Class: B; Conference: KVAC Last year’s results: Boys: Fifth at KVACs, ninth at B South regional. Girls: Sixth at KVACs, 12th at regionals. Returning runners: Boys: Seniors — Justin Cabral, Isaac Dionne, Ben Hodgkins, Ryan Pratt, CJ Santomango. Sophomores — Camden Casella, Chase Rowe. Girls: Seniors — Taylor Crosby, Megan […]
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Cloutier cares about Lewiston's future
I write this in support of Kristen Cloutier’s re-election to the Lewiston City Council. As the Council president, Cloutier has demonstrated her ability to lead a diverse group of policymakers through difficult decision-making during the past two years. She is compassionate, pragmatic and forward-looking. She does her homework and asks thoughtful, tough questions of city […]
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Fall preview 2017: Mt. Blue High School cross country
Coach: Kelley Cullenberg (25th year) Class: A; Conference: KVAC Last year’s results: Boys: First at KVACs, first at regionals, fifth at state. Girls: Second at KVACs, fourth at regionals, ninth at state. Returning athletes: Boys:Seniors — Ian Burke, Jon Lesko, Zeke Robinson; Juniors — Jesse Dalton, Jacob Mealey, Sam Stinson, Wyatt Viles; Sophomores — Logan […]