AUBURN — Amy Dieterich, a lawyer with Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Auburn, lectured July 17 at an Advanced Family Law Seminar in Portland on effectively litigating issues of contempt in family law cases. Such claims can be complicated because they require a higher standard of proof, have limited discovery and require a litigant to prove […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Art campers create paintings
Taylor Melvin, third from the right, chats Monday afternoon with friend Isabella Brunetti at Wicked Illustrations’ Art Camp in Lewiston. The campers were exploring the work of Dahlov Ipcar, with each camper making an acrylic painting of an animal. The campers are scheduled to visit the Bates College Museum of Art on Tuesday morning to […]
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Does anyone remember local entertainer Roselle Coury?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Kairos Prison Ministry’s informational meeting will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, not Saturday, July 28, as originally sent in our note for July 20 Sun Spots. All other information is the same. —No name, Wilton ANSWER: Be sure to mark your calendars, everyone! The meeting will be at East Auburn Baptist […]
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San Juan man accused of sexual assault in Rangeley
RANGELEY — A San Juan, Puerto Rico, man has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a gathering early Wednesday at a local residence. Peter Michael Rocafort Stravecky, 19, was arrested early Saturday on a felony charge of gross sexual assault, according to Rangeley Sgt. Jared Austin. A conviction on the charge carries maximum […]
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Franklin County deputies investigating camp burglaries in Weld
WELD — Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are investigating burglaries at two camps on Center Hill Road. The burglaries were reported Saturday afternoon. A window was broken at each camp over the past month, apparently allowing intruders to gain entry, according to Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. The owners live out of town. Deputy Alan Elmes and […]
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Late director's boat raises $6,500 for Lovell Historical Society
LOVELL — The late director Jonathan Demme’s boat is staying on Kezar Lake. Lovell Historical Society President Cathy Stone said the 1967 Correct Craft Mustang ski boat sold Sunday at the society’s annual auction for $6,500, an auction record. Demme, who had a camp on the lake, was an Oscar-winning director best known for films such […]
Posted inMaine, News
Most adults under 21 can no longer buy tobacco in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Individuals must now be over 21-years-old to buy tobacco in Maine, unless they turned 18 as of July 1. Maine joins California, New Jersey, Hawaii and Oregon in raising the legal age for using and buying tobacco products from 18 to 21. Lawmakers last year overrode Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s veto […]
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Video: Rally car goes up in flames in Newry
NEWRY, Maine (AP) — The racing is hot at the New England Forest Rally. Sometimes it’s too hot. Officials say Ken Block and Alex Gelsomino escaped unharmed after their rally car rolled twice and crashed into flames. Block’s helmet camera, posted on social media , shows the car hitting a large rock on a corner, […]
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Teen driver still hospitalized after crash last Wednesday in Mechanic Falls
MECHANIC FALLS — At least one person remained hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash last week on Route 124, police said Monday morning. Sgt. A. James Daigle of the Mechanic Falls Police Department said it appeared Adrien Ainaire, 17, of Mechanic Falls failed to yield the right of way to Kolby Woods, 21, of Minot last Wednesday, […]
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Maine facing deep cuts in Affordable Care Act sign-up assistance
The Trump administration is slashing outreach funding for the Affordable Care Act’s individual marketplace, and Maine will shoulder an 80 percent cut for a program that’s designed to help people sign up for 2019 insurance. Maine’s statewide federal funding will decline from $550,000 for 2018 coverage to $100,000 for 2019, after having largely been spared funding […]