A recent survey done by the Wall Street Journal and NBC revealed some very disheartening statistics regarding our millennial generation. They apparently lack an understanding of our history and it is exhibited in their values, or, in the lack of them. Let me explain the outlook of two age groups and a perspective of their […]
2019
Posted inbPlus, Mark LaFlamme, Op-Eds
Mark LaFlamme: Awright, mister. Breathe on me.
A block what, now? Pine Street in Lewiston is always clogged with traffic and pedestrians, but it’s really getting out of hand now. On Wednesday afternoon, I rode up there on my bike and there were at least 500 people jamming the streets, crowding onto sidewalks and even tossing balls at some poor soul they’d […]
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Recipe: Cibo’s ‘Stronger Than Any Other Ginger Cookie’
Makes about 18 cookies. INGREDIENTS: Wet 2¾ cups plus 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 sticks melted butter 1 tablespoon molasses 2 large eggs 1/4 ounce vanilla 1/3 cup fresh, hand-ground ginger Dry 4¾ cups plus 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons corn starch 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons coarse salt 3 tablespoons […]
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All-things-Italian adult education class: ‘Let’s speak pasta’
Your fear of making homemade lasagna and gnocchi will be a thing of the pasta thanks to Romolo Marcoccio’s all-things-Italian adult education class.
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Adult Ed food courses: From bagels to Somali crepes to cooking on a budget
LEWISTON — The number of cooking classes offered at Lewiston Adult Education are numerous, especially compared to many other adult education programs. One reason is Lewiston Regional Technical Center’s Green Ladle program and building on the campus, which allows for expanded course opportunities. Not many high schools have such a culinary arts program. Cooking classes […]
Posted inPerspective, Politics
Collins’ aide: New Kavanaugh accusation ‘lacks an accuser’
A spokeswoman for Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins says newly disclosed allegations of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh are not adding anything new to what’s already been reported
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
How Antonio Brown’s deal with the Patriots dissolved in a matter of days
New England’s decision to release the wide receiver 11 days after signing him came while the league’s probe of accusations of rape, sexual assault and intimidation drew closer to possibly taking Brown off the field.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Nate Lowe’s homer in 11th lifts Rays over Red Sox, into 2nd wild card
Lowe hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 to move one game ahead of Cleveland for the second AL wild card.
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Truex leads Gibbs sweep at Richmond
Martin Truex Jr. gets his sixth victory of the season – and second in two playoff races – as Joe Gibbs Racing takes the top four positions.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Local Sports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Monmouth girls soccer remains undefeated
Audrey Fletcher and Alicen Burnham score two goals apiece for Mustangs, plus more soccer and field hockey action.