WINSLOW – Norman Richard Nicholas, 81, passed away Dec. 24, 2018, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. He was born Aug. 16, 1937, in Waterville, the son of Joseph and Bernadette (Ducas) Nicholas. He was educated in the schools of Waterville and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1956. On Feb. 11, 1957, he married […]
2019
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: The phantom momentum of Bernie Sanders
A late-December flurry of articles on a revival of Bernie Sanders’ prospects points to a cardinal rule of political journalism: The story must change. Whether the story has actually changed matters not. Thus, we had a headline in The New York Times reading, “Why Bernie Sanders Is Tough to Beat,” and one in Politico that […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Fighter jet bound for Lewiston park expected here in months
LEWISTON — The Vietnam War-era jet aircraft destined for Veterans Memorial Park in 2019 — perhaps by Memorial Day — still sits in Montana. Jerry Dewitt, chairman of the L&A Veterans Council, said the Air Force plane — an LTV A-7D Corsair II — should arrive in Maine in the next couple of months. Restoration […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Looking Back on Jan. 1
100 years ago: 1919 Harrison G. Otis, Auburn, city manager and the first city manager in Maine, has resigned to take effect immediately. The resignation was accepted at an executive meeting of the city council Thursday night. Mr. Otis assumed the duties of city manager in February 1918. 50 years ago: 1969 No new apparent […]
Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Libra: Get out and have some fun
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Morgan, 33; Eden Riegel, 38; Morris Chestnut, 50; Frank Langella, 81. Happy Birthday: Shoot for the stars. A good plan deserves to be put into play with precision and detail that are undisputable. Move forward with confidence, knowing you are in control, and you can make the changes you […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
New year brings joyful hopes for a brief, prosperous future
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2019! A new year has arrived, and with it our chance for a new beginning. Today we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s resolutions, which were adapted by my late […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Kim Dobbie stabbing: Murder trial expected in July
AUBURN — Albert Flick, 77, remains behind bars at the Androscoggin County Jail awaiting trial. Flick is charged with stabbing Kimberly Dobbie, 48, to death on July 15. A jury trial is expected in July, according to the Androscoggin Superior Court. At the time of the stabbing, Dobbie was outside a Lewiston laundromat with her […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
New flu treatment: fewer doses, faster effectiveness
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read that a new drug, Xofluza, has been approved to treat flu. Is there something about it (if known) that might make it more useful than Tamiflu? — D.C. ANSWER: Baloxavir (Xofluza) has just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. There are several potential advantages to baloxavir compared with […]
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
2019, a look ahead: More titles in the Twin Cities and beyond?
High school winter sports are fresh on local sports fans’ minds as the calendar flips from 2018 to ’19, but the New Year offers so much more in store for teams and athletes across sports and seasons. Yet, while they are still the trending topic, let’s take a look at what 2019 might bring for […]
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
Dozier, Brown lead Red Claws past Bayhawks
The Maine Red Claws got monster performances by P.J. Dozier and Vitto Brown to lead the Red Claws to a 131-122 win over the Erie Bayhawks on Monday. Maine (7-14) won its 2nd straight in style, with Dozier nearing a triple-double with 37 points, eight rebounds and 13 assists. Brown finished with 30 points including […]