Varsity teams can meet, gather and practice in preparation for the fall sports season. The school doesn’t yet know if health guidelines will allow for games, but if so, out-of-conference scheduling is a possibility for some sports.
July 2020
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Laurice Bean
OXFORD – It is with great sadness that the family of Laurice Bean announces her passing on June 28, 2020.Laurice was …
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Obituary: Roland L. Jean
LEWISTON – Roland L. Jean, 94, of Auburn peacefully passed away on Sunday June 28, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in …
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Focus on taking better care of yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liv Tyler, 43; Missy Elliott, 49; Pamela Anderson, 53; Dan Aykroyd, 68. Happy Birthday: It’s time to take a step forward. A change will turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you. Get ready to embrace opportunities that give you creative freedom to explore and develop […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 1
100 Years Ago: 1920 Maine people who attend the Centennial celebration in Portland on Monday July 6 and witness the big parade that is to be held are going to be extremely proud of the 3rd.Maine Infantry. For over ten days, now they have been at Camp Devens and they have acquired the deep-tanned complexion […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Michael Tetreault: What are Lewiston’s priorities?
Really Lewiston? With all the crime in Lewiston the council enacts an ordinance for no smoking in the parks and on Lisbon Street. An ordinance with $50 dollar when we have shootings and stabbings in Tree Street neighborhood. Really? Where are the priorities ? Typical politicians with their heads in the sand. Michael Tetreault, Lewiston
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Ron Jacques: Please, complete the census
As of June 24, 2020, only 53.2% of Maine households had completed the 2020 census, ranking Maine 48th among the 50 states. Only New Mexico at 50.6% and Alaska at 47.5% have a lower percentage. The current national average is 61.7%. There are important reasons for Maine people to complete the 2020 census. Results will […]
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Silver Moore-Leamon: We need more information about police
During these days when the policies and procedures of the nation’s police forces are a focus of the news, I realize I know very little about how our local police operate. I hear about what a difference the mindset of “community policing” makes when it, rather than the “we are on the front line of […]
Posted inSun Spots
Sewing machine, 1950s Royal typewriter available for free
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a sewing machine that I no longer use and would like to give it to someone. Due to COVID-19, many are making face masks. If anyone would like this machine, it’s theirs for the taking. My telephone number is 784-1817. Thank you, Sun Spots, for all the help you give. […]
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Robert Samuelson: The obstacles to economic recovery
We are dealing with unfamiliar economic and epidemiological phenomena. We should not be paralyzed by our ignorance — nor emboldened by our arrogance to do stupid things. It’s a tall order.