LEWISTON – Ross Peter DeMarco passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Central Maine Medical center in Lewiston, Maine.Ross …
June 2020
Posted inNation / World, News
Violence against police in U.S. raises fears of crackdown
While police nationwide say they are facing increasing threats in the unrest that has spread since George Floyd’s death, they’re also are facing criticism for using force against demonstrators.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Mark Wood: Need additional information
The statistics that have been coming out of the Maine Center for Disease Control regarding COVID-19 infections are insufficient for the public to make informed decisions regarding greater engagement into their communities. The public should know the age and gender of those 78 or 80 people who have sadly died and where they died and […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Theresa York: Questions about Hydro-Quebec
I write in response to a letter (May 27) from a Hydro-Quebec spokesman about the corridor project with Central Maine Power. It’s nice of them to finally show up at the table after refusing to engage up until this point. I was starting to think they were avoiding Mainers on purpose so they wouldn’t be […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 3
100 Years Ago: 1920 (a follow-up to board of health letter on June 1) Some of the Lewiston merchants were busy yesterday morning cleaning up the alleys at the rear of their stores. 50 Years Ago: 1970 On exhibit at the Community Art Gallery, Livermore Falls, this month are the paintings of Mrs. Winifred C. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Long-lost friend found after Sun Spots query
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What a blast from the past when I read this morning’s (May 31, Reader needs help finding long-lost friend) column! The letter from ‘Prets’ looking for Janet Welch gave no contact information, but I still live in the area. — Jan, no town ANSWER: If Prets will please write again, I will […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Make some positive changes in how you do things
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Imogen Poots, 31; Rafael Nadal, 34; Anderson Cooper, 53; James Purefoy, 56. Happy Birthday: Put greater emphasis on development and updates. Expand your knowledge and skills to fit the trends. Preparing for the future will ease stress and make you feel comfortable as you move forward. An emotional situation will […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Are all puzzles created equally?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are all puzzles created equal in terms of their value in keeping the mind sharp? I enjoy Sudoku and word-finding puzzles, with an occasional crossword puzzle thrown in. I also play games requiring puzzle solving on my computer or handheld device. My partner primarily enjoys crossword puzzles. This has been something I’ve […]
Posted inDear Abby
Changing identities bring up questions of proper etiquette
DEAR ABBY: My 13-year-old son and I recently had a discussion that maybe you can help clarify. We are seeing more about trans people these days, and I’m not sure how to address them. I don’t want to offend anyone, but when you see a large male wearing pants, shirt, etc. but has pink hair […]
Posted inNation / World
Demonstrators continue to fill streets across U.S. despite curfews
Huge crowds defy curfews in many major cities, but protests remain peaceful.