BOSTON — New England Watercolor Society, one of the oldest and most prestigious watercolor societies in the United States, will present the annual Signature Members Show, highlighting the work of some of the finest watercolor artists in New England during February. Auburn resident Janet Laird-Lagassee will be among 99 artists participating in the show, to be held […]
January 2019
Posted inMaine, sj-web
In a tumultuous time, Maine searches for civility
The state is already known nationally for its more measured discourse, but groups and political leaders push harder for compromise over conflict. As former Gov. Paul LePage and legislators clashed and the toxic national discourse seeped into the everyday discussions of many Mainers, some feared the state had veered from its famously civic-minded roots. In […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Fond memories of special times in ice shacks
Here in the sun-drenched Florida Keys, the nearest thing to an ice shack is a small shed near the marina that holds two big chest freezers where boaters get their 10-pound bags of ice cubes every couple of days. As February approaches, for some inexplicable reason, I start thinking about ice shacks and the good […]
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On Skiing: Lessons beneficial for every level of skiier
When is the last time you took a ski lesson? Ask that of most skiers and they name a time so long ago they can hardly remember what the lesson was about. I have to admit that before I took a formal lesson I was a certified professional ski patrolman. When I began patrolling at […]
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Ex-UMaine football standout Trevor Bates being held for psychiatric evaluation
The Westbrook native, who allegedly punched a New York City police sergeant, is ‘doing good,’ his mother says, but she declines to comment further.
Posted inObituaries
Martha Ann (Fieldhouse) Jones
SUMNER – Martha Ann (Fieldhouse) Jones died in the arms of her husband, George, at her home in Sumner, Maine, on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019.
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Betty Louise Hodge
FARMINGTON – Betty Louise Hodge, 85, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior early in the morning of Jan. 24, 2019, at the Pierce House in Farmington
Posted inBoys Basketball, sj-web, Varsity Maine
WITH VIDEO — John Martin scores 1,000th point, but Greely spoils Gray-NG boys’ “special game”
Gray-New Gloucester senior reaches milestone with 3-pointer in second quarter.
Posted inObituaries
Wayne E. Hartford
SPRINGVALE – Wayne E. Hartford, a longtime resident of Joy Street, Springvale, died Jan. 23, 2019, at Sanford’s Greenwood Center, after 22 months of declining health.
Posted inCommunity Sports, sj-web
Thomas Lahey Foundation's annual Bowl Fest this Saturday
LEWISTON — The 27th annual Bowl Fest will be held Saturday Jan. 26th at Sparetime. Teams will register at 11:30 a.m. and bowling will start at noon. 170 men and women has signed up to compete in either 10-pin or candlepin action. Top teams in each division will advance to a single string roll off to determine […]