POLAND SPRINGS – Karen L. ( Ouellette) LeBel of Poland Springs passed away on Chistmas Eve 2020. She was born on …
2020
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Obituary: Judith E. Abbott
PORTLAND – Judith E. Abbott, 80, of South Paris passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Maine Medical Center. She …
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Looking Back on Dec. 29
100 Years Ago: 1920 A Lewiston young man, Emile Roy, returned to his home following a year’s musical study in Europe. He was planning two concerts at SS. Peter and Paul Church at which Mrs. Eva Spear, soprano, and The Orpheons will sing. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Willham P. Tewhey, executive vice president of the Lewiston-,Auburn Area […]
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Treat Memorial Library adds new online program in January
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library has added a new online program for January: Cabin Fever Crafts at 4 p.m. every Thursday. Get creative ideas and try something new. Patrons can still travel the world while staying indoors with the Armchair Traveler Game, a trip into the imagination at 1 p.m. every Tuesday. Library staff […]
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Larry Gilbert Sr.: Support for equity and diversity committee
I wish to commend Mayor Mark Cayer, who with City Council support created the “Mayoral Ad Hoc Committee on Equity and Diversity.” The committee appointed by the mayor had a good mix of diverse residents and city officials. The many committee meetings were made available to the public via Zoom presentations. I had the opportunity […]
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Lawrence Everett: Today’s politicians ‘have failed us’
I worked in industry and engineering for many years. Thirty-five years ago a movement began, supported and encouraged by government, to convert our economy from manufacturing durable goods to a service industry. Good paying jobs with benefits were sacrificed for low paying jobs with no benefits. The word of the day was offshore, with these […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn Scout troop picking up Christmas trees as a fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Boy Scouts are picking up trees again this year! For the ninth straight year the Auburn-based Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide several locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of […]
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West Paris church lists January service speakers
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its January speakers. The church is observing the safety practices of wearing masks and social distancing. Members are not singing during the hymns, but Tom Coolidge is providing music. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 3: Led by guest speaker, Maryli Tiemann, speaking […]
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Bills earn 1st sweep of Patriots since ’99 with 38-9 win
Josh Allen had four touchdown passes and the Buffalo Bills became the first AFC East foe to sweep the season series with the New England Patriots in two decades with a 38-9 victory