For those who have experienced the Gelato Fiasco flagship store in Brunswick, stepped in to wield the well-known red spoon at the company’s Portland location or picked up a pint of GF at the grocery store, you know about the magic of this gelato. Since Gelato Fiasco’s frozen, creamy elixir was created to be shared, […]
2018
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Husband takes pact to split house expenses to extremes
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for seven years and have two young boys. My husband, “Cliff,” and I earn approximately the same amount and contribute equally to our household expenses. It bothers me that if we’re on a family excursion, and he’s driving my minivan and we get low on gas, he will fill […]
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Danville Grange collects donations for Salvation Army
At a recent meeting of Danville Junction Grange, unwrapped toys, books, games, knitted hats and mittens, and monetary donations were collected for The Salvation Army. Salvation Army Capt. Deanna Street stands with Community Service Chairman Glenys Ryder of Danville Junction Grange.
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Camden Conference to focus on China
FREEPORT — The 32nd Camden Conference, a statewide event of fostering informed discourse on world issues, will be all about China: its complex social, economic, environmental, and political affairs, as well as its relations with Asian neighbors, the U.S., and the international community at large. Freeport Community Library will present three events on the topic […]
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Briefly: Local
Historical society open house NEW GLOUCESTER — The first monthly New Gloucester Historical Society Archives Open House of 2019 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 5, at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road (next to Town Hall). This event is free and open to the public and genealogists are invited […]
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Auburn Concert Band invites new members
AUBURN — The month of January marks the Auburn Community Concert Band’s semi-annual open membership period. This is an ideal opportunity for former high school and college band members to again experience the enjoyment of performing for others. All musicians who wish to participate in the band’s upcoming summer concert performances have until Wednesday, Jan. 23, […]
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The Grinch's message is all about heart
There’s no stopping the Grinch. The latest film adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic has been cleaning up at the box office, despite justifiably mixed reviews. I’m not a Dr. Seuss fan. When it comes to children’s books, I’m more a Curious George or Peter Rabbit guy. I generally don’t like the doggerel or the […]
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The myth about American military invincibility
WASHINGTON — The most uncovered story in Washington these days is the loss of U.S. military power — a lesson particularly important in light of recent events: the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis; President Trump’s insane decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria; North Korea’s announcement that it will keep nuclear weapons after all; […]
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Taking our security for granted amid chaos
Wander the twinkling streets of Manhattan in this holiday season and marvel. Not at the wondrous store windows, dressed-up partygoers and festive music out of every speaker. To those used to it, the spectacle repeats every December. The marvel this year is that the celebrating crowds, thicker than ever, are seemingly oblivious to the dangerous […]
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Original Woodstock site to host 50th anniversary concert
BETHEL, N.Y. (AP) — A three-day music festival will be held in August 2019 at the original Woodstock concert site to mark the 50th anniversary of the historic event. The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, a concert venue built on the original Woodstock site, announced Thursday that it will host the golden anniversary event […]