FARMINGTON — People are driving from as far away as Portland, Bangor, Lewiston and Monmouth and emptying the coolers at Sandy River Farms. Sales at its farm store have quadrupled since the York and Johnson families went public three weeks ago with their plight: The dairy’s commercial milk buyer of 18 years abruptly ended its […]
2018
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
Par for the Course: Special club missing from memorial tournament
Someone has a golf driver that does not belong to him or her. It is as simple as that. On July 8, the second annual Patton Griggs Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Fairlawn, where there is a Patton Griggs Memorial bench on the women’s 18th tee box. Patti Griggs, who died in Jan. 11, […]
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The last time Maine's 2nd District ousted a congressman? 1916
One clear lesson from Maine’s political history is that it’s awfully hard to knock a 2nd District congressman out of office. Nobody’s done it, after all, since 1916. Since that September day more than a century ago when Democrat Daniel McGillicuddy of Lewiston went down to defeat, a dozen men and women who held the […]
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Looking Back on July 21
100 Years Ago; 1918 The new tax bills in Auburn will differ from those used heretofore. In addition to the usual information, printed on the bills, there will be a short table, showing where $1 of the tax money goes. It will be noticed that but 60 cents of a dollar is used for city […]
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Pisces: Get a clear picture
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 29; Justin Bartha, 40; Josh Hartnett, 40; Jon Lovitz, 61. Happy Birthday: Make plans and follow through. This is a year of growth. Personal, physical and financial changes are within reach if you are willing to make a commitment and work alongside people who share your concerns and […]
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Betrayal ends friendship
DEAR ABBY: Five years ago, someone I thought was my best friend betrayed me. I had developed a relationship with a married mutual friend. My best friend felt it was her “right and duty” to out us to our spouses. The affair ended and both of our marriages survived, but our friendship did not. She […]
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Falmouth's Sara Juli featured at Bates Dance Festival
The Bates Dance Festival presents comediennes Claire Porter and Sara Juli at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28, at Schaeffer Theatre, 329 College St., Lewiston. Juli, of Falmouth and Porter, of New Jersey, use an arsenal of stage techniques to effect a comedic upending of the everyday protocols, manners and laws that […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Bates College Museum of Art wins coveted publication award
ARLINGTON, Massachusetts — The New England Museum Association has announced that Bates College Museum of Art in Lewiston won recognition in the 2018 Publication Awards Competition. In the Books category, “Phantom Punch: Contemporary Art from Saudi Arabia” won third place. The judges found the book “captivating” and liked the use of color in the layout. […]
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Wine and cheese reception to celebrate local artists
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — An annual summer art celebration with a wine and cheese reception for a local artists’ exhibit will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center. The exhibition is on display through August at the Center. The exhibit celebrates 19 local artists: Doug […]
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Moore Park Makers Fair chooses 2018 poster artist
SOUTH PARIS — Jane Hathaway of West Paris has been chosen as the 2018 poster artist for the Moore Park Makers Fair, July 28 in South Paris (rain date July 29). One of her unique baskets, made from retired lasso and antler, is featured as the poster art. Hathaway has been creating since she could […]