Construction of the new Dunkin Donuts on Lincoln Street in Bethel. It’s one of the first chain businesses to be built in the area. (Samuel Wheeler/The Bethel Citizen) A Dunkin’ Donuts is under construction on Lincoln Street in Bethel. It’s one of the first chain businesses to be built in the area. (Samuel Wheeler/The Bethel […]
2018
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
Putin ready to invite Donald Trump to Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he’s ready to invite President Donald Trump to Moscow and is ready to visit Washington himself if conditions are right. Putin’s comments at a briefing at the summit of BRICS countries’ leaders in Johannesburg, South Africa, followed the White House backing away from Trump’s suggestions that […]
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Man accused of selling marijuana illegally from Old Orchard Beach business
A Massachusetts man was arrested Thursday for allegedly selling marijuana illegally from an Old Orchard Beach business. Old Orchard Beach police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents executed a search warrant Thurday afternoon at the 925 Silver Shop on Old Orchard Avenue. They arrested Peter Mesak, 28, of Newburyport, Mass. He is charged with two counts […]
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U.S. economy surges to 4.1 percent growth rate in Q2
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy accelerated last quarter at an annual rate of 4.1 percent, the government estimated Friday, as consumers spent tax-cut money, businesses stepped up investment and exporters rushed to ship their goods ahead of retaliatory tariffs. President Donald Trump said he was thrilled with what he called an “amazing” growth rate […]
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Watchdog committee reviews options for reforms in Maine’s child protection system
AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s watchdog agency is proposing several potential law changes to close cracks in the system for protecting Maine children against child abuse. The changes under review by the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability include adding training requirements for professionals who are mandated to report suspected abuse and changing the criteria […]
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Remains said to be U.S. war dead repatriated from North Korea
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday returned the remains of what are believed to be U.S. servicemen killed during the Korean War, the White House said, with a U.S military plane making a rare trip into North Korea to retrieve 55 cases of remains. The handover follows through on a promise North […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Flint Allan York
FREEMAN TOWNSHIP — Flint Allan York, 56, of Freeman Township died Saturday, July 21, in Freeman Township as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born Feb. 6, 1962, in Farmington, to Frederic L. York II and Patricia R. York. He was a 1980 graduate of Mt. Blue High School. He also […]
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Metal music by Hairy Pie at Mixers
The 80s rock/metal band Hairy Pie will play at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Mixers. Hairy Pie plays music similar to that of Poison, Cinderella, Winger and Skid Row. Members include Mikey Michaels, guitar/vocals; Marty Crue, bass; Nasty McCoy, drums; Foxy Cocks, guitar. There is no cover charge. Lights and sound being provided by R.A.M. Entertainment.
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Roger P. Roberge
AUBURN — Roger P. Roberge, 85, a resident of Schooner Estates in Auburn, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 25, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Sanford, May 13, 1933, the son of Philodore and Florence (Jagger) Roberge. Roger was a 1951 graduate of South Portland High School and then served two […]
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Briefly: Region
Texas Hold’em poker PARIS — The AMVETS monthly Texas Hold’em poker tournaments are held from 5 p.m. to midnight on the first Friday of the month at the American Legion Hall. The event is open to the public. The Auxiliary will have a food concession open from 5 p.m. until the end of second break. […]