LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 will eliminate late-arrival Wednesdays starting next week to make up for snow days, if the state approves. The plan, which extends to June 5, was approved by the school board Thursday. Classes have been canceled six times this school year because of weather, but only one day has to […]
2019
Posted insj-web, Sun Spots
Fair looking for crafters; crafters looking for space
DEAR SUN SPOTS: High Street Congregational Church is accepting donations of fabric and crafting supplies for the annual Fabric Fair that will be held on Saturday, April 6. Donations may be dropped off at 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or at other times by […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
The Fed pushes job creation as job one
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome (“Jay”) Powell didn’t waste much time getting to the point at last week’s press conference. “My colleagues and I have one overarching goal: to sustain the economic expansion, with a strong job market and stable prices, for the benefit of the American people,” he said. It was a statement […]
Posted inConnections, Pets, sj-web
Briefly: Pets
FCAS clinic at Tractor Supply Co. WILTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter will hold a Nail Trim Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 9, at Tractor Supply Co., 979 U.S. Route 2 East. The services offered at the clinic will be nail trims, cost: $5; microchipping, cost: $20/pet; Frontline, under 70 pounds, cost: […]
Posted inConnections, Pets, sj-web
Doodle is RPC's Pet of the Week
PARIS — Doodle is Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills’s Pet of the Week. Thirteen-year-old Doodle is a sweet senior cat that looks like she has a story to tell. She entered the shelter as a stray cat so whatever her background story is will remain unknown. What is known about Doodle is that she […]
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Craft fairs
WALES — The Happy Kitchen will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road. Tables are still available, call 207-240-5717.
Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Gemini: A change will help you financially
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Charlie Heaton, 25; Rick Astley, 53; Kathy Najimy, 62; Tom Brokaw, 79. Happy Birthday: Take your time and systematically initiate changes you want to make. You have plenty to gain if you are willing to work hard and follow through with what you want to see happen. Reconnecting with old […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Could secondhand marijuana trigger a drug-test fail?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is studying aviation maintenance, and the instructors tell the students to expect random urine tests for drugs when they are employed. Drinking alcohol is fine, but using marijuana and other drugs are cause for losing your license and thus your career. Recently we were walking around Boston for a day […]
Posted inBoston Bruins, National Sports
Bergeron scores twice in 1,000th game, Bruins beat Islanders
Super Bowl champion Patriots stop by for hockey game.
Posted inNational Sports
Jayson Tatum scores 25 as Celtics down lowly Cavs
Boston wins without All-Star Kyrie Irving.