WASHINGTON — One insistent question that will shape 2017 is whether we’re witnessing the gradual decay of the post-World War II international order, dominated by the economic and military power of the United States. After the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991, it became fashionable to talk of the United States as the only true superpower. […]
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Looking Back on January 4
100 years ago, 1917The changing of the beats of Patrolmen Libby and Painchaud of the Lewiston Police Department, following a raid on a house on Park Street, has been made the source of comment. Patrolman Libby stated in court that he watched at the window of the house and saw young men playing cards and […]
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Gemini: Be upfront about the way you feel
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dot-Marie Jones, 53; Dave Foley, 54; Michael Stipe, 57; Patty Loveless, 60. Happy Birthday: Don’t be too set in your ways. Trying something new or getting involved in something that will lead to extra income will mark this year as one to remember. Do your research and keep your values […]
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Truck driver in Farmington crash released from hospital
FARMINGTON — A Miami truck driver was about three-quarters of the way through a sharp curve during an ice storm Tuesday evening when the truck filled with water began to slide, he said Wednesday. Jimmy Jimenez Rojas said he thought a large snowbank would stop the tractor-trailer, but it plowed through, shearing off the porch […]
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New Ventures offering basic budgeting
NORWAY — New Ventures Maine will offer the free workshop Budgeting Basics from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The class will be held through Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education, and will help attendees gain the skills and confidence to stretch their money, pay their bills and save for […]
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Franklin County Commission may eliminate funding requests
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners have authorized letters notifying agencies that their requests for county funding in 2017-18 may be reduced or eliminated. Commission Chairman Charles Webster of Farmington asked County Clerk Julie Magoon on Tuesday to draft the letters. The county funded 10 requests for a total of $171,200 in 2016-17. The requests from […]
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Nomination papers available in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — Nomination papers for three seats on the Board of Selectmen are available at the Town Office, 409 Dutch Gap Road. The openings are for a one-year term held by Tyler Jenness; a three-year term held by Guy Iverson; and a one-year term left by Paul Caldwell who resigned in December 2016. Town Clerk […]
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Appeals Board lacks authority to change road name
CHESTERVILLE — The Appeals Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to refer a road-name-change request back to the Planning Board, based on information from the Maine Municipal Association. The Appeals Board took no action last month on the request from Scott and Megan Heikkinen to change the name of a right of way from Turner Interval […]
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Snodeo set for Rangeley Jan. 19
RANGELEY — The annual Snodeo begins Thursday, Jan. 19, with the Chili Chowder Cook-off sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce at The Gingerbread House in Oquossoc. The Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club welcomes participants and observers to the annual winter festival, which has been held for more than 20 years. The event marks the first […]