I realize that Gov. Janet Mills’ latest decision to postpone the reopening of indoor seating at restaurants in three Maine counties is not a popular one in many Maine homes. However, 100,000 deaths, many of which might have been avoided, have to be considered. Like it or not, Mills was elected by a majority of […]
June 2020
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Maura Murphy: Drug culture winning in Lewiston
During the past few decades, Lewiston has become increasingly divided into “central” and the so-called “outskirts.” When you go just beyond the center of the city, the atmosphere is largely as it has been for decades, with people living in peace and safety, insulated from — or even unaware of — what is happening downtown. […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: The awesome power of self-control showcased
I come here not to condemn Amy Cooper, the white woman who called police and falsely claimed that an African American man named Christian Cooper was attacking her, but rather to praise Christian Cooper, who had done nothing more than ask her to leash her dog. The confrontation happened in New York’s Central Park, where […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 4
100 Years Ago: 1920 Elmer Biggers of Rockland came to Lewiston Friday with the intention of going to the circus, but he received the biggest surprise of his life, before he left town Friday night. Mr. Bigger had a brother who had left home 18 years ago, he himself being only a boy of nine. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Searching for sewing machine and TV repair businesses
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please give me some names of Singer sewing machine repair people in the Lewiston-Auburn area? I miss Cote Bros. Sewing Machine Repair as they were so good and close by. Thanks to them for all their years of service and thanks for your help. — Rachel, Hebron ANSWER: Carolynn’s Sewing […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Create a calming environment to ease your stress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bar Refaeli, 35; Russell Brand, 45; Angelina Jolie, 45; Noah Wyle, 49. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities, and plan to learn something. Update in order to keep up with the changing times. How you prepare for the future will make a difference to your peace of mind. Knowing what you […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Chest port cleaning on hold due to coronavirus
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve enjoyed reading your column for years and hope you can provide an answer or guidance. My 83-year-old mom had a port installed in her chest over five years ago for chemotherapy to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. After beating the lymphoma, she battled Mycobacterium avium complex for a year and a half, and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman runs low on patience for friend’s drama-filled life
DEAR ABBY: My friend “Kate” has had a lot of trauma in her life, and she feels things very deeply. She has experienced assault, the suicide of a close friend, the death of several family members, discovered she can’t have children, and managed to escape an abusive relationship, all in the last five years or […]
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson: ‘I don’t even want to talk about football’
“A guy was murdered last week. There needs to be a change. There needs to be a change,” quarterback said during his first session with the media since the end of last season.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
UPDATE: Man dies from stabbing wounds incurred in Auburn fight
AUBURN — A man police found bleeding from a chest wound after an altercation outside an apartment complex at 116 Hampshire St. late Wednesday night died after being taken to the hospital. Police who arrived in the area of 118 Hampshire St. at about 11:15 p.m. found a man bleeding from a chest wound and […]