RUMFORD – Mary V. Bartash, 92, of Rumford, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at the Rumford Hospital.
She was born in Burlington, …
2019
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Andrew Yang, snake oil salesman
Andrew Yang, the tech entrepreneur and gadfly, has definitely cleared the bar for a successful cause candidate. Not only has he exceeded expectations for his polling and fundraising, not only has he developed a cult following, not only has he got people talking about his signature idea, the universal basic income, he actually has other […]
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Posted inNational Sports, New England Patriots, Sports
Patriots blitz Darnold, Jets 33-0 to remain undefeated
Sam Darnold was miserable against New England, finishing 11 of 32 for 86 yards and a 3.6 quarterback rating.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn survey finds ‘consensus’ among agricultural zone landowners
It’s unclear how the results will impact city discussions over the future of the zone.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
New Gloucester board nixes loader for lack of money
Voters approved $100,000, but the machine costs nearly $30,000 more.
Posted inNews
Portland becomes first city in Maine to ban plastic straws
The City Council votes 8-0 to prohibit sales and distribution of plastic drinking straws in the city starting Jan. 1, 2021.
Posted inFranklin, News
High-speed internet ‘key’ to Franklin County economy
KINGFIELD — High-speed internet service would improve Franklin County’s economic bottom line, an official from the Greater Franklin Development Council told selectmen Monday night. Charlie Woodworth, executive director of the council, said he took U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Lewiston, on a tour of Western Maine to meet those who hope to expand their businesses, further […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Elizabeth Strout explains that writing means ‘making a mess’
Maine-born author Elizabeth Strout spoke at Bates about her new book, “Olive, Again.”
Posted inBoys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Monmouth girls soccer closes regular season with shutout
The Mustangs enter the postseason undefeated and have allowed just three goals all season.
Posted inSun Spots
Smoker grill and Louisiana chef have new home in Portland
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here’s the update on the fate of the large smoker grill we wanted to donate to a nonprofit (Oct. 2 Sun Spots). Unfortunately, there were no takers so we listed it on Facebook Marketplace for a very low price. A chef from Louisiana who just moved to the Portland area came with a […]