LOVELL – Randy H. Wales, 53, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019, unexpectedly at home, with his family by his side. Randy …
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Mercena Ruth Abrams
AUBURN – In Auburn, on Nov. 11, 2019, Mercena, 86, passed away peacefully at Androscoggin Hospice House.
Mercena was born in Belfast, …
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Obituary: Madeleine C. Cloutier
AUBURN – Madeleine C. Cloutier, 74, formerly of Durham, passed away November 2, 2019, at Clover Manor in Auburn. She was …
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: The Russian conspiracy that won’t die
The Mueller report accomplished nothing. Whether you thought that the two-year, $32 million investigation was warranted or not, the report promised to establish a factual record that both sides could accept, especially on the explosive charge that Donald Trump had conspired with the Russians to win the American presidency. It did indeed establish such a […]
Posted inOp-Eds
Is political harmony a thing of the past?
Not so very long ago it was possible for people of divergent political views to live in relative harmony. Republicans and Democrats had different perspectives on how the country should be governed, but their arguments could usually be settled with the understood maxim, patriotic citizens have a common goal — the spiritual, economic and social […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: A little bit of charm will go a long way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 57; Meg Ryan, 58; Allison Janney, 60; Ann Curry, 63. Happy Birthday: Hit the reset button, and review what you’ve done. Consider what’s worth keeping. Cleaning house will result in better insight into what’s possible moving forward. The change will spark enthusiasm for doing something that makes you […]
Posted inDear Abby
Parents are up in arms over boy’s photos posted online
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a happy, adorable 18-month-old son. Understandably, he’s the light of our lives. Early in my pregnancy, I decided to not post a pregnancy announcement or pictures of him on social media. I felt my son should have the autonomy to build his own social media presence as he […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Is it the alcohol or grapes that give wine a good-for-you rep?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Alcoholism runs in my family. I do not drink. For years I’ve read studies showing how good a glass of red wine is for you. Just recently something came out on the local news that “wine is good for your gut.” On a far less frequent basis, news appears that grape juice […]
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Tatum scores 26 as Celtics top Suns, 99-85
Boston has a 15-point lead at halftime and cruises to a win at Phoenix.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Jeff Smith joins Trinity Jubilee Center board of directors
LEWISTON — Jeff Smith of Androscoggin Bank has joined the board of directors of the Trinity Jubilee Center. The center is a nonprofit organization serving hungry, homeless, elderly, unemployed and disabled Lewiston-Auburn residents. Trinity offers hot meals, groceries and diapers, a medical clinic, help with resume-writing and job applications, and toiletries and winter coats to […]