Free Mr. Rogers film showing in Bethel BETHEL — A free showing of the film “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Telstar Middle/High School auditorium, and all are welcome to attend. The movie celebrates the life and legacy of Mr. Rogers. For over 30 years, […]
2019
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Jeannine Rita St. Hilaire
AUBURN – Mrs. Jeannine Rita St. Hilaire, 85, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved late husband, sisters, brothers, and parents, early Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, 2019, at the Androscoggin Hospice House.
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Jane St. Pierre
LIVERMORE – Jane St. Pierre, 93, of Livermore, died very peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, with her 13 children by her side.
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Jobs reports lack information
Every month, the federal Bureau of Labor releases a report on jobs that have been created. I have three questions about those reports: • In what sector are they created, i.e.,: service, manufacturing, agriculture, etc.? • Do they pay a living wage in the areas where they are created? • Are they permanent or temporary? […]
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Prostate cancer does not mean an end to potential fatherhood
DEAR DR. ROACH: After blood analysis revealed elevated PSA levels, a urologist felt a lump on my prostate and arranged a biopsy. Of 12 samples taken, three were cancerous. The doctor recommends removal instead of radiation or any other therapy. I asked which type of cancer it is, and he replied that it is just […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 8
100 years ago: 1919 Local car dealers are taking much interest in the Portland Automobile show, to be held at the exposition building March 2-5 and a number of them are going down for at least one day. The show is to be brilliant with elaborate decorations to be put up and orchestra music will […]
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World's Greatest Sleigh Rides coming to Lisbon
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The World’s Greatest Sleigh Rides will be held Sunday, Feb. 17, at 400 Main St. in Lisbon Falls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be old-fashioned sleigh rides pulled by draft horses, ponies, mules, and mini-horses through fields and forest. The price is $5 for adults and $3 for children. […]
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Bergeron playing at Pedro O'Hara's
Guitarist and singer Ron Bergeron will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., in Lewiston. He has been playing guitar for more than 20 years and singing even longer. He takes requests for songs, from quiet sentimental pop ballads to high-energy rock anthems, country, blues and American standards. There […]
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Mixers free weekend lineup
The Alex Roy Band will perform Friday at 8 p.m. at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus. Roy is a singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Maine. He’s known for fronting Sparks The Rescue! The band plays rock, country and pop. Members are Adrian Bean, Matt Libby and Roy. On Saturday, The Shizzle, a themed […]
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Briefly: City
Fabric and crafting donations sought AUBURN — The High Street Congregational Church is accepting donations of fabric and crafting supplies. Donations may be dropped off at 106 Pleasant St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, or at other times by appointment. The annual Fabric Fair will be Saturday, April 6. For […]