July 2019 – Page 220 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine, News

Dental bill fails, but advocates will try again in 2020

by Joe Lawlor July 1, 2019July 1, 2019

The bill would create an adult Medicaid benefit for dental care in Maine.

Things to Do

Portland Pops brings music back to city’s fireworks fest

by Ray Routhier July 1, 2019July 3, 2019

The Portland Symphony Orchestra returns to the city’s Fourth of July fireworks event on the Eastern Promenade after a year’s absence.

Connections

Briefly: Local

July 1, 2019June 28, 2019

_____________dated______________ Information on asylum seekers available FARMINGTON — United Way in Portland is partnering with the City of Portland and other organizations to respond to the recent influx of asylum seekers legally entering the U.S. and going to Portland. While the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is not directly involved in the situation, the […]

Connections

Briefly: Local

July 1, 2019June 28, 2019

Information on asylum seekers available FARMINGTON — United Way in Portland is partnering with the City of Portland and other organizations to respond to the recent influx of asylum seekers legally entering the U.S. and going to Portland. While the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is not directly involved in the situation, the organization […]

Maine, News, Politics

New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote

by Kevin Miller July 1, 2019September 14, 2020

The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.

Connections

Class gatherings

July 1, 2019June 29, 2019

Wilton Academy reunion on July 9 JAY — All Wilton Academy attendees, their spouses and guests are invited to attend the Wilton Academy Reunion to held at LaFleur’s Restaurant from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. There will be a special menu for the dinner that will be served at 12:15 p.m. After […]

Bethel, Franklin, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

This week’s agenda

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019

Monday Bethel: Select Board, 5:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore: Select Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Public hearing on special amusement ordinance complaint, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Select Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 10 a.m., county building Paris: Oxford County Commission, 9 a.m., […]

Dr. Roach

Twisted colon is a surgical emergency

July 1, 2019November 5, 2019

DEAR DR. ROACH: This past weekend, during my son’s wedding festivities, I experienced a sigmoid volvulus. Doctors recommended surgery, but I opted for a colonoscopy, which was performed successfully. Thank goodness. I was immediately a new woman, and no one would have dreamed I went through this emergency. The surgeons recommended I have my sigmoid […]