AUBURN – Maurice E. Mathieu, 73, a longtime resident of Lewiston passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, with his brother, Robert, by his side at the Androscoggin Hospice House following a short illness. He was born in Lewiston, Jan. 4, 1945, the son of Charles and Juliette (Gosselin) Mathieu, as well as a stepmother, […]
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Getting the facts on vaccines
DEAR DR. ROACH: My good-hearted friend is very concerned about vaccines, particularly those given to infants. She has a long list of about 40 different vaccines that are given to infants. I know that the number of vaccines have increased since my children were babies, and both of my daughters asked their pediatricians to space […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 27
100 years ago: 1918 Christmas was observed at the Auburn Home for Aged Women Wednesday and a number of women who are interested in the welfare of this institution attended. The Christmas tree was handsomely decorated and bore many Christmas presents for members, and for the matron, Miss Sarah A. Fogg. Miss Laura Webber, Miss […]
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Joining police force changes view toward brother's drinking
DEAR ABBY: My brother is my best friend. He is also an alcoholic. It runs in our family, and he has been addicted for years. His drinking has affected me in several (minor) ways over the years, but I have always taken a hands-off approach, knowing I can’t force him to get help. Well, his […]
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Gemini: Don't let anyone take advantage of you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayley Williams, 30; Gerard Depardieu, 70; Cokie Roberts, 75; John Amos, 79. Happy Birthday: It’s time to purge, not accumulate. Take a serious look at what makes you happy and how best to deal with what brings you down. Face facts and make changes that will ease stress and tension. […]
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WWII veteran celebrates 95th birthday
World War II veteran Donald Clifford of Dixfield celebrates his 95th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 29. Clifford graduated from Woodstock High School in 1942. He worked in the South Portland shipyard for nine months before he was drafted into the Army, where he served for three years. He had his basic training in Atlantic City, […]
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Community meal
NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church serves its free monthly supper from 5 to 6 p.m. on the third Friday of the month at 205 Main St. All are welcome. For more information, contact the church at 207-743-2290.
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Seeking peace and good will on earth
Not for a long time has the world seemed so removed from the angelic proclamation of 2,000 years ago: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14). Millions have died in countless wars over the last 100 years. People continue to die today as the result of […]
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The self-destruction of U.S. farmers
Not long ago, agriculture was a crown jewel of America’s export economy. Then President Trump happened. He launched his “easy-to-win” trade wars, and our trading partners hit back right where the farm belt hurts. Soybeans have been our biggest farm export and China their biggest foreign market. Last year, U.S. farmers sold almost $14 billion […]
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Raymond man to sing national anthem at State Legislature opening
David Young Jr. of Raymond has been selected to sing The National Anthem at the opening of the 2019 Maine State Legislature in Augusta at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2. He was chosen by the Maine Council of Churches after he was heard singing by the council’s president during a service at the Faith Lutheran […]