I usually devote the contents of my monthly letter to the editor to promoting progressive liberal causes, or pointing out the current president’s racist hypocrisy. But the subject of this letter is also important. I would like to congratulate Rick Lashua on his recent induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. But I am […]
2019
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Robert Samuelson: Deficit gamble is a test of our ignorance
WASHINGTON — It’s getting more and more difficult to write these budget columns, because it must be obvious to almost everyone by now that hardly anyone in Washington (or perhaps any place) cares about the budget deficits. The assumption is that we can raise spending and cut taxes forever — or until some crisis occurs […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Crystal Ward: President endangers the nation
The Constitution, democratic principles and the United States are too important to just hope and pray that the president will not do irreversible harm. After thousands of lies, my conclusion is that if the president’s lips are moving or fingers tweeting, there is a substantial chance there will be lies, distortions, name-calling, praising dictators/enemies/white supremacists, […]
Posted inConnections
Community sales
PARIS — The Deering Memorial Community Center will host an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. The community center, located at 39 Main St., South Paris, will also offer table rentals for $20. For more information or to book a space, call the Paris Public Library at 207-743-6994 or […]
Posted inEncore
DAC’s final Family Fun Friday performance to feature production ‘Jester Kings of Java’
Figures of Speech Theatre Director of Education Ian Bannon assumes the traditional role of the dalang, or puppeteer, animating a wide array of characters on their whirlwind quest through this one-man show.
Posted inConnections
Briefly: City
St. Dom’s Beer & Beef Cornhole Tournament AUBURN — The St. Dominic Academy Booster Club will hold the St. Dom’s Beer & Beef Cornhole Tournament at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Auburn campus, 121 Gracelawn Road. Food will be available and bartending staff from Pedro O’Hara’s will be present. DJ Will Cobb will […]
Posted inConnections
Fourth annual Recovery Rally set for Sept. 22
September is National Recovery Month and the theme this year is “Join the Voices of Recovery: Together We Are Stronger.”
Posted inEncore
The River Comics to bring along laughs in stand-up showcase
Pizza with Friends Stand-up Comedy Showcase will be at 84 Court Pizza in Auburn on Wednesday.
Posted inDear Abby
Religious man intrigued by invitattion to a threesome
DEAR ABBY: I am a single male in my early 50s who looks younger. A married couple approached me and expressed their desire for me to become intimate with them as a couple. They are only acquaintances. I was surprised but interested when they told me they have an open marriage and would like me […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 28
100 years ago: 1919 Owing to the fact that it is impossible to be able to fill the demand daily for rooms at the YWCA on Pine Street, that the resident house is crowded and all known available rooms are now filled, the question is raised of a “Room Registry Service” in this city, such […]