Republicans like it all ways. Having gotten into the CARES Act items like a $170 billion tax windfall for real estate developers, they are ready to fight to the death to protect their plutocratic benefactors from liabilities pursuant to the COVID-19 epidemic. It may be an oversimplification to say that “the business of America is […]
July 2020
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: Mounting problems for Turkey’s President Erdogan
In a desperate attempt to remain in power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dealt the Turkish republic’s democratic structure a symbolic, historical insult so divisive it has the potential for serious, systemic political damage. In so doing, the man derisively nicknamed Sultan Recep once again exposed his intense jealousy for Kemal Ataturk, the soldier-statesman […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 31
100 Years Ago: 1920 The recent closing of the certain mills of the American Woolen Co. and many other woolen mills In various parts of New England, as well as the appearance of curtailment in cotton in Fall River, has caused some anxiety as to local conditions. The mills here are still running steadily and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn thrift store will take garage sale leftovers, other donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have the names of any organizations in the Auburn area in your Rolodex that take donations left over from garage sales? — Cindy, no town ANSWER: If you’re looking for pickup, I’m not sure because of COVID-19. Some organizations may want specific things, but may not have the people and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Words intended to comfort only trigger man’s grief
DEAR ABBY: My wife died unexpectedly two years ago, after 18 years of a happy marriage and two kids. While we are doing as well as can be expected, one thing seems to set my grief off. It’s when someone refers to my life as my “new normal.” I’m not sure I can put my […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Follow your passions to make a difference
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rico Rodriguez, 22; B.J. Novak, 41; Zac Brown, 42; J.K. Rowling, 55. Happy Birthday: Look at what you’ve accomplished, and you’ll realize that for the time being, you don’t need a change; you need to enjoy and perfect what you already have. Settle in, spend more time with the people […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Shortness of breath has many causes
DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent column discussed shortness of breath on exercise. My aunt had this exact same scenario, and it turned out to be lung cancer. She ignored it for a while, then when she got checked out, it was too late — she had stage 4 lung cancer. Please tell this person to […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, National Sports, Sports
Vázquez homers twice to lead Pérez and Red Sox past Mets 4-2
Christian Vázquez hit two more homers and Martín Pérez gave Boston’s patchwork rotation a much-needed lift Thursday night, leading the Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the New York Mets
Posted inAuto Racing, National Sports, Sports
NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 Lineup
Sunday, Aug. 2 At New Hampshire Motor Speedway Loudon, N.H. Lap length: 1.058 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (10) Aric Almirola, Ford. 2. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota. 3. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet. 4. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford. 5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota. 6. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford. 7. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford. 8. (88) […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
State police, facing intense scrutiny, invite media to tour secretive intelligence center
Top public safety officials attempt to demystify and justify the workings of the Maine Information and Analysis Center, a secretive intelligence unit that has come under intense scrutiny following allegations of abuse.