100 years ago: 1919 Traffic duty at Union Square is now more serious than ever. The increase in the number of autos is no-where better indicated, and Officer Driscoll, who presides there for the greater part of the day, is continually busy. 50 years ago: 1969 Auburn’s elementary school music supervisor will attend Florida State […]
June 2019
Posted inDear Abby
Serial dater’s love life is hard for his friend to watch
DEAR ABBY: I have a guy friend who goes from girl to girl constantly. People talk about what a player he is and say he doesn’t really like the women he’s dating. He has been called desperate — among other things. None of this ever gets to him. Even though we are just close friends, […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Don’t be too eager to please others at your expense
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Neil Patrick Harris, 46; Ice Cube, 50; Courteney Cox, 55; Helen Hunt, 56. Happy Birthday: Pay closer attention to the emotional aspects of your life and the people who bring you joy and encourage you to excel. The power of positive thought will help you overcome obstacles. This is a […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Welding training offered in July
LEWISTON — Western Maine Community Action at the CareerCenter in Lewiston and Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education are offering another opportunity for welding training with Bancroft Contracting Corp. in South Paris. The customized professional welding program offers 72 hours of hands-on welding instruction and safety training, held at Bancroft, plus 20 hours of classroom time for […]
Posted inSun Spots
Unusual Talents, Favorite Breakfast Foods
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Second Annual Norway Fringe Showcase is seeking performers for this year’s show. This event is designed to provide space for performances that may lie beyond the comfort zone for some, as well as to provide a place for artistic expression that is unlikely to be featured in local venues. This event […]
Posted inSports
Woodland takes two-shot after after second round at U.S. Open
Gary Woodland shoots a second-round 65 and is at 9-under after two rounds.
Posted inSun Spots
Donations for new high school in memory of Auburn leaders
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that Auburn voters have approved the local funding of the new high school, I want to urge residents to contribute to the local share of the building fund, as my husband, Bob, and I have done. We have made symbolic donations to the new school’s legacy fund in memory of recently […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
What’s this Recent “Birding” Popularity all About?
….the Rangeley Birding Festival filled me in
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins’ Zdeno Chara played with plates, wires, screws to fix broken jaw
“That’s who he is,” teammate Jake DeBrusk said.