JAY — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAVES), and the Franklin County Children’s Task Force are offering a workshop for parents and guardians, Parents in the Know. The free four-week workshop will meet from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning May 23, at the Spruce Mountain Elementary School library. Childcare will be provided. Parents […]
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Byron resident places in 2017 Maine Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Contest
AUGUSTA — Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has announced the winners of the 2017 Maine Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Contest. Rebekah Lowell of Biddeford placed first; Olga Wing of Byron placed second; and Janine Folsom of Skowhegan placed third. Artists Georgie Kanach of Gray and Michael Boardman of North Yarmouth received honorable mention. The contest was […]
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Military Note: West Paris airman graduates basic training
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Colin R. Farrar has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete […]
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The worst word in American politics
For the past couple of years, the most important word in American politics has been the worst — “rigged.” Emanating from slang back in the 17th century, developing into a description of financial fraud, and then branching out to apply to cheating in sports and elections, “rigged” had a breakthrough year in 2016, and it […]
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What a blabbermouth
I am suffering from Donald Trump fatigue. It seems not a day goes by that he says or does something stupid. Guess he never heard the saying “loose lips sink ships.” What a blabbermouth. If there isn’t any recording equipment in Trump’s office, maybe it should be installed so the public can know what he’s […]
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Medicare for all
The House Republicans’ recent passage of a health care bill (“Trumpcare”) without waiting for the Congressional Budget Office to evaluate it was an egregious flaunting of the grave responsibilities Congressmen have to their constituents and to their country. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, was one of them. He should be ashamed. The GOP bill would take $880 […]
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Community meals
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield American Legion Auxiliary will hold a public supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 20. Cost: $7 a person. — AUBURN — William J. Rogers Post 153, American Legion, will host a breakfast buffet from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 21, at 71 South Main St. Cost: $7 for adults; $4 for children. FMI: 207-782-1118. […]
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Looking Back on May 20
100 years ago, 1917Fifty thousand dollars worth of damage was caused by a fire of mysterious origin that burned thru the roof of Roak block, Main street, Auburn, in the section occupied by the J. S. P. H. Wilson Company’s grain store, Monday. Mr. Wilson is without explanation of the cause, but the presence of […]
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Trust to conduct boat inspections RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust will conduct courtesy boat inspections in the region. The free inspection is part of an educational program designed to teach the public to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals by inspecting boats and trailers. Historian to speak on WWI HEBRON — […]
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Maine College of Health Professions’ Wellness Conference set for June 17
LEWISTON — The Maine College of Health Professions’ will hold its first Wellness Conference from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the MCHP building, 70 Middle St. It will feature workshops covering integrative wellness practices and living with chronic diseases. Topics will include aromatherapy, hiking in New England, integrative wellness and medicine […]