NEW YORK — President Trump’s trip to Europe is being portrayed by both him and his critics as revolutionary. He tells us that he single-handedly and miraculously got members of NATO to increase their defense spending sharply. His critics claim that he single-handedly wrecked the Western alliance by sowing doubt and discord among America’s closest […]
2018
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Helping veterans
Dan Perreault, center, is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Marine Corps League Central Maine Detachment 810 for his support to Central Maine’s Marines helping veterans programs. This is the third year Perreault, with the support from the community, has supported the Marines. Central Maine Detachment 810 supports Maine Veterans Home in South […]
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Posted inFuneral Notices, sj-web
Funeral notices for Sunday, July 15
GIROUARD — Marie, 82, of Auburn, passed away in Auburn on Saturday, July 14. Visitation will be held Monday, July 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Philip Church, 2365 Tuner Rd., Auburn, ME. Donations […]
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
Under unchecked power, no one is safe
They did not have to die. That’s the bitter truth. Katie Sasser and her friend John Hall would likely still be alive if cops and prosecutors in Glynn County, Georgia, had done their jobs. But they were more interested in protecting one of their own. So Sasser and Hall were shot to death in June […]
Posted inbPlus, sj-web
Mystery Photo for July 15
If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at [email protected] or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voice mail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be eligible for a drawing for a $20 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Find the Mystery Photo online at www.sunjournal.com/bplus.
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With recycled phone numbers, you never know who has your number
The many woes of getting someone’s recycled phone number, and tips on dialing down the harassment. There’s a story out of Hollywood in which a rap star named Lil Jon got himself a new cellphone and almost immediately started getting strange calls and text messages. “CONGRATULATIONS ON TEEN VOGUE!” screamed one text message. This was […]
Posted inEntertainment, sj-web
Love is the best present to give grandson
DEAR ABBY: We have three grandchildren and are due to make our annual visit. Two of the children are easy to plan for, and we have good relationships with them. The third is a 12-year-old boy with Down syndrome, and we struggle with how to deal with him — what to do and what to […]
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In verse: Maine places and people
Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Carolyn Locke of Troy Maine. How It Happens By Carolyn Locke She’s different every day, This morning, she’s the sparrow you half glimpse in the hedgerow. You try not to startle her, take quiet, gentle steps. Still, just when you think you’re close […]
Posted inCommunity Sports, sj-web
LAYSA fall registration
Lewiston Auburn Youth Soccer (LAYSA) will be sponsoring its 40th fall season for children in Lewiston, Auburn, and the surrounding areas. There are two types of teams; “house teams” that play other LAYSA teams on Saturdays (Mites & Micros) and Sundays (Juniors and Seniors) and “travel teams” that play teams from other towns in Central […]
Posted inPerspective, sj-web
What is the WTO?
President Donald Trump has made the World Trade Organization a frequent target. Recently, he’s reportedly considering suspending U.S. compliance with the global body – a claim the White House quickly denied. What exactly is the WTO, and would it matter if the U.S. left it? As an international trade scholar, I’d like to start with […]