A portion of Route 27 in Belgrade was closed following the crash, which involved a tanker truck hauling No. 2 fuel oil, officials said.
2019
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
House Democrats to focus on ending government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are sweeping into power this week on a campaign promise of improving government for ordinary Americans. But first, they’ll have to get government reopened from the partial shutdown. As the Congress gavels in for the 116th session the early votes will be the usual ones — establishing the House rules […]
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Homeless and looking for a chance
Editor’s Note: The family name has been changed to protect the privacy of the children. FARMINGTON — Molly Williams and her family jumped at an opportunity to move from the west coast to Maine in January 2017. Williams, her significant other and their children were making the move to care for a family friend on […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Jack retires, accepts new position
PARIS — Candice Jack of Oxford has retired as an Oxford County regional Communications Center dispatcher after more than 15 years. Wasting no time, she accepted a position with the Paris Police Department. “The Paris Police Department wants to welcome Oxford resident, Candice Jack, to our family as she has accepted an Administrative Assistant position […]
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine Airbnb continues growth through 2018
About 425,000 visitors used the home-sharing service last year, a 50% increase from 2017.
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Jan. 1 is ice fishing's 'Black Friday'
POLAND — In the earliest hours of 2019, Rian Nilsson of Winthrop ventured through the darkness to his coveted spot on Middle Range Pond in Poland. “I made sure to get down here and beat everyone to my spot,” he said. Nilson, who arrived about 4:30 a.m., caught two brook trout before the sun came […]
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Cal Thomas: A look at life 100 years ago
It’s can be useful and instructive to observe the turning of a decade by looking back on what life was like in America a mere 100 years ago. On Jan. 2, 1920, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was 108.76. Today it is over 28,000 points. In 1920, the U.S. had become an economic power, which […]
Posted inObituaries
Michael James Doyon
LEWISTON – Michael James Doyon, 59, of 128 Webber Ave., died unexpectedly, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. He was born July 30, 1959, the son of Lucien and Edna (Lavoie) Doyon. Most will remember him for his mischievous sense of humor. He was a loving man who enjoyed fishing, taking walks with his dogs, caring for […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Figure out how to turn a hobby into money
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Bosworth, 37; Dax Shepard, 45; Taye Diggs, 49; Cuba Gooding Jr., 52. Happy Birthday: Take whatever others say or do in stride this year. If you let outside influences occupy your time, you will fall short of reaching your goals. There is much you can accomplish if you embrace […]
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Reader thanks driver who got her off the icy road after falling
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for making this service available to us as I know of no other means to thank a kind man who helped me tremendously. A couple weeks ago, on a rainy dark evening, I made the mistake of going to my mailbox which is across the road from my house. My […]