BERLIN — When German officials headed to the NATO summit in Brussels this week, they were already prepared for what they considered to be an inevitable attack by President Donald Trump over their low defense spending. But on Wednesday morning, Trump took aim at the Germans for a very different reason: an 800-mile-long, planned pipeline […]
2018
Posted inPerspective, sj-web
Donald Trump's fight with his own intelligence services will only get worse
Even before his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki’s presidential palace, Donald Trump had predicted that talks would be much easier than those with NATO and Theresa May. This he did in remarkably sympathetic tones, taking to Twitter hours before to proclaim that America’s “relationship with Russia has NEVER been worse thanks to many years […]
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Funeral notices for Sunday, July 22
DISOTTO — Bernice A., 86, of Jay, passed away Friday, July 20, in Farmington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, July 27, at St. Joseph Parish, 133 Middle St., Farmington, ME. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Interment, […]
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In verse: Maine places and people
Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is from the series editor, Dennis Camire. The poem was recently featured on Maine Public Radio. Encounter with Roofer By Dennis Camire When he drops his hammer for a noon sandwich He’s like a Buddha atop a grand stupa As bare feet set over the eaves […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Friend’s family has worn out welcome
DEAR ABBY: “Charlotte” and I have been friends for 16 years, ever since we met in college. She lives several states away, so we see each other only once a year when she and her family come to town for a long weekend. Beyond this annual get-together, we never chat on the phone, and communication […]
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Why ATMs are giving you dirty money
We live in a dirty world. Wherever we go, we are among microbes. Bacteria, fungi and viruses live on our phones, bus seats, door handles and park benches. We pass these tiny organisms to each other when we share a handshake or a seat on the plane. Now, researchers are finding we also share our […]
Posted inNational Sports
Fiers, Tigers blank Red Sox
DETROIT — Mike Fiers might be pitching his way into a pennant chase. The Detroit right-hander worked impressively into the seventh inning Saturday night, and Jose Iglesias homered and drove in four runs to lift the Tigers to a 5-0 win over the Boston Red Sox. Fiers has been sharp lately, and after lowering his […]
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American Legion Baseball: Bessey downs Rogers, secures spot in zone title game
Bessey Motors’ Cam Slicer cuts off a one-bounce line drive before it can scoot past him for extra bases during Saturday’s legion baseball game against Rogers Post 153. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) PARIS — Colton Carson escaped out of two bases-loaded jams and pitched a complete game to lead Bessey Motors to a 5-1 win over […]
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American Legion baseball: Belanger rallies Pastime Club past Augusta
LEWISTON — During Brock Belanger’s high school career at Lewiston, he was behind the plate on most days, catching in conditions that were often cold, hot, wet, or just about anything in between. Belanger’s time behind the plate has continued with Pastime Club, with which the left-handed hitting and right-handed throwing athlete has often suited […]
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Lobster Bowl: Silver, Paradis went the extra yard for their squad
Oxford Hills’ Jordan Silver shakes hand with teammates during introductions before the Lobster Bowl on Saturday. (Brewster Burns photo) SACO — The postgame highlight of the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic is always the players being surrounded by families and friends for pictures and pats on the back. Oxford Hills’ Jordan Silver greeted a dozen […]