DEAR DR. ROACH: I have seen two of your columns in which I thought I read an implication that the decision to be sedated or not during colonoscopy was a fairly straightforward choice. I need to point out that for many of us, an unsedated colonoscopy would be agony. It does not feel like much […]
June 2020
Posted inDear Abby
Man keeps granddaughter a secret from his ex-wife
DEAR ABBY: I divorced my wife 20 years ago, leaving behind two daughters. My older girl was 5 when I left, and due to my ex’s lies, I wasn’t able to see them. When my older daughter turned 18, she contacted me. She confessed that she had been forced to lie in court, and we […]
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Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Shakur Stevenson stops Felix Caraballo in boxing’s return to Las Vegas
Stevenson knocks down Felix Caraballo in the sixth round in the return of boxing to the world’s fight capital.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston considers resolution on policing in wake of protests
The resolution introduced by Councilor Safiya Khalid would commit the city to supporting policing practices that ensure “equality and equal justice for all.”
Posted inNation / World
Hospitals’ COVID-19 cases have spiked in at least 9 states since Memorial Day
Texas, North and South Carolina, California, Oregon, Arkansas, Mississippi, Utah and Arizona report major increases in the two weeks since the holiday.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Report: MLB players cut to 89 games, want prorated money
Players reportedly move toward teams but remain far apart on the economics of starting the pandemic-delayed season, adamant they receive full prorated salaries while offering to cut the regular season to 89 games.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Commentary: Colin Kaepernick might have stronger platform outside football
If Kaepernick comes to the realization that his platform of advocacy is now stronger than ever, attempting a return to the NFL might be unwise.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Seniority, generosity may decide who attends college games
Athletic administrators at schools with high ticket demand are making plans to determine who gets a seat if college football stadium capacities are reduced because of concerns about coronavirus
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Leagues, teams wary of rising stadium expenses amid pandemic
Sports franchises and college athletic departments already have been hit hard financially by COVID-19. Without games, the ability for some of them to make ends meet would stretch the abilities of even the savviest of accountants.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Shauna Kivus, 33, of Lewiston, on a charge of operating under the influence of intoxication, 2:42 a.m. Tuesday on Sabattus Road in Sabattus. • Kayla Blais, 27, of Livermore Falls, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, 12:40 p.m. Tuesday at 81 Main St. in Livermore Falls. • Darryl Streeper, […]