The Washington Post The Congressional Budget Office reported Monday that the five-week government shutdown cost the country $3 billion that it will never get back, with substantial pain for individuals who went unpaid and businesses that lost customers. With another closure looming, two senators are pushing bills they say would end shutdowns once and for […]
January 2019
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Pictures of Jake & Andy's Donut Shop requested
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do any readers have photos of themselves, friends, or relatives working or shopping at Jake & Andy’s Donut Shop in New Auburn? For many years, they were a fixture of the community and made the greatest donuts in the city. Their building has changed hands several times in the past 20 years. […]
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Statewide film festival on director John Ford to include Lewiston venue
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center will be putting on the film festival “John Ford: 125 Years” to celebrate Maine native and Oscar-award-winning director John Ford. Independent theaters and venues across the state will participate in showing his films. “The Grapes of Wrath” will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the Edmund […]
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Dixie and Greyson are FCAS's Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Cat of the Week is Greyson, a handsome 4- to 6-year-old male who has been known to exhibit a naughty or a nice personality at times. Dog of the Week is Dixie, a 5-year-old female Staffy mix from North Carolina. Dixie has […]
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Youth orchestra to hold auditions for student musicians
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras is holding auditions on Tuesdays, Feb. 12 and 19, at the University of Maine at Augusta. This is a great opportunity for middle and high school student musicians who are looking for a new musical challenge and would like to play in a full symphony orchestra with […]
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Scooby loves kids, learns quickly
PARIS — Scooby, a German shepherd mix is available for adoption at Responsible Pet Care at 9 Swallow Road. The 2-year-old is a transfer from Responsible Pet Care’s partner shelter in Puerto Rico. He is a very active dog, loves to be in the company of children, but needs to be the only pet in the […]
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SeniorsPlus announces class schedule for February
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Education Center classes for February. Classes are held at 8 Falcon Road and are free, unless noted. Heart Health for Everyone — Friday, Feb. 1, 2 to 4 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Andrew Eisenhauer, medical director at Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. Discuss trends in heart health, the latest […]
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PPIs not the best choice for occasional heartburn
DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past 50 years I have been bothered by occasional indigestion or heartburn after eating a greasy or spicy meal. This might occur several times per month, but not more than once a week. I have always gotten instant relief through either calcium carbonate tablets (Tums) or a teaspoon of sodium […]
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Man seeking commitment finds casual sex instead
DEAR ABBY: What are your thoughts about having a sex-only arrangement with an ex? Most of the women I’ve dated have contacted me after the relationship was over hoping to have “no-strings-attached” sex on a regular basis. I have always refused because I figured it would make it more difficult to move on and to […]
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'Human Error,' a comedy of serious business, sure to exact laughter from all sides
“Whether I am ill or well, in high spirits or low, I am always equal to tragedy, but comedy—well, that is a serious business.” – David Garrick, actor (1717–1779) LEWISTON — Comedy is serious business in “Human Error,” the new and captivating play by Eric Pfeffinger in production through Feb. 3 at The Public Theater. […]