FARMINGTON — Fr. Paul Dumais has been named one of 49 nominees from across the country for the 2019-20 Lumen Christi Award, an annual honor given by Catholic Extension to an individual or group who demonstrates how the power of faith can transform lives and communities. Fr. Dumais is the pastor of St. Joseph Parish […]
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LePage 2022?
I saw my first “LePage 2022” bumper sticker late last month, and on September 4, I heard the man himself declare his intention to run for governor again. His formal announcement awaits fulfillment of both requirements Ann LePage has laid down as conditions for her support. He has already bought her the pick-up truck she […]
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The LaClaires in concert Sept. 21
NORTH LIVERMORE — The LaClaires will perform a gospel concert at the North Livermore Baptist Church 619 Federal Road Livermore on Saturday September 21 at 6 p.m. Phil and Ellen LaClaire perform traditional acoustic music for […]
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Teachers pass on lessons of 9/11 to a generation born after the attacks
Maine teachers address the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in a variety of ways, both personal and academic.
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Don’t Let the Bull Run You Down!
A look at our communities and the people who make it special.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Washington Post editorial: Everyone should be alarmed by vaping crisis
The following editorial appears in The Washington Post: A public health crisis underscores the urgency of coming to grips with the dangers and benefits of vaping. There are still more questions than answers about the electronic devices that vaporize fluids in an alternative to the known hazards of burning tobacco, but both the immediate crisis […]
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges
Timeout: 9/11 still a painful day for those who knew Peter Goodrich
A friend of the five-time Bates College All-American in track and field remembers Goodrich as gentleman and kind person.
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Ed Rogers, Election 2020: Why are Republicans canceling primaries?
By Ed Rogers The Washington Post It seems that whenever there is a choice between doing something the easy way or the clumsy way, President Donald Trump takes the second path. He did it again late last week. No, I am not talking about first inviting and then disinviting the Taliban to Camp David in […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox fall to Blue Jays for fourth straight loss
Toronto scores twice in the fifth inning and holds off Boston despite a leadoff home run by Mookie Betts.
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Richard Grover: The existential threat
Recently, I happened to catch a Fox News commentary that featured most of the top Democratic candidates for president. The eye-catcher was a series of film clips that showed all the top contenders mouthing the “catch phrase” of the day, “Climate change is an existential threat.” One after the other repeated that phrase. Now, as […]