CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Armie Hammer, 33; Jason Priestley, 50; Jack Black, 50; Shania Twain, 54. Happy Birthday: Make an effort to take advantage of the opportunities and changes heading your way this year. A realistic approach will help you ward off individuals trying to create trouble. Walk away from people and situations that […]
2019
Posted inDr. Roach
Is it appropriate to give your physician a personal gift?
DEAR DR. ROACH: We are very fond of our family doctor. I was in to see him the other day, and it came up in conversation that he was going to be getting married this summer. We would like to acknowledge this event in his life with either a lovely card or a small gift. […]
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Dustin Pedroia visits Red Sox as he recovers from latest knee surgery
Boston infielder hobbled through the clubhouse Tuesday on crutches, his surgically repaired left knee on the mend.
Posted inFranklin, News
Strong selectmen clarify employee vehicle policy
Town custodian Tonia Boyd had an accident in July and asked to be reimbursed for her insurance deductible.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington sets slightly higher tax rate
Farmington selectmen set the 2019 tax rate at $19.98 per thousand, an increase of 41 cents over last year’s rate.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Val’s Drive-In named one of the ‘best old school drive-ins around the country’
And how fast could YOU eat six hamburgers? Someone did it at Val’s Drive-In in 2 minutes, 36 seconds.
Posted inBusiness, The Buzz
The Buzz: New Lewiston brewery? Marijuana at the Auburn Mall? Maybe and maybe.
* Hurricane’s Cafe & Deli closing in Greene and Bedderest Mattresses & Furniture closing in Auburn
* A full plate of development decisions for the Lewiston City Council
* And how fast could YOU eat six hamburgers? Someone did it at Val’s Drive-In in 2 minutes, 36 seconds.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston Adult Ed offering CNA class Sept. 24
LEWISTON — Lewiston Adult Education is offering a 14-week class for those interested in becoming a certified nursing assistant this fall. The program will include classroom work, skills labs and clinical experience. It will be held from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Sept. 24 at Lewiston High School. Cost is $1,120. Applicants […]
Posted inNation / World, News
Puerto Rico braces for rain, power outages with Dorian expected to strengthen
Around 30,000 homes have had blue tarps as roofs since Hurricane Maria devastated the island, and forecasters warn that rain will be the biggest problem.
Posted inNews
Lisbon voters to get $8M infrastructure bond question
LISBON — Voters will weigh in on borrowing more than $8 million to replace failing infrastructure in town. The town proposes a $1.5 million bond for road repairs. Meanwhile, the Lisbon Water Department wants the town to approve borrowing up to $6 million to replace 10,000 feet of pipe and make other improvements. The town plans to put the two bond […]