100 Years Ago: 1920 Thanksgiving Day, 1920 promises to be very happy in Lewiston and Auburn. There will be nothing spectacular about it – nothing big; nothing out of the ordinary. In fact, memory fails to recall when there ever has been. Some holidays are marked by public gatherings and community of interests; but this […]
2020
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jody Jalbert: Wishing a very Happy Thanksgiving to all
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Rudolph Ziehm: Trump has got to go
Will history remember Trump as the “Plague President” for the way he has promoted COVID-19 by ignoring it? And spreading it more than anyone? Perhaps he will go down as the “Crybaby President” for whining about how he was cheated by a fair election. He’s got to go, as soon as possible. What his fans […]
Posted inConnections
Fifty years of friendship between teacher, family continues during pandemic
AUBURN — Fifty years ago, a cute little girl walked into the fourth-grade classroom of Glenys Ryder at Fairview School. At that time, Ryder and James Petrie taught a fourth- and fifth-grade open classroom, so Debbie Cloutier stayed with them for two years. Both years Edgar and Brenda Cloutier attended parent conferences. When Debbie left […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Fatuma Hussein: Thank you to teachers on this Thanksgiving Day
Many times, we forget those who have sacrificed and given us so much to be who we are today. Teachers are the first in line to help shape, mold and ground us into responsible community members.
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn church offering themed Gingerbread Fair Gift Baskets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: First Universalist Unitarian Church of Auburn will sell our famous themed Gingerbread Fair Gift Baskets on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. , following CDC guidelines. We are able to accept cash only for payment. We will have over 50 baskets that include kitchen items for bakers and gourmet […]
Posted inConnections
Bishop Deeley, priests to host High School Advent Discernment Day
BRUNSWICK — An Advent Discernment Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant St. Fr. Seamus Griesbach, director of vocations for the Diocese of Portland, and area priests will host this time of prayer, community and discussion for young men, ages 14 to […]
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Rediscovering America: A Thanksgiving quiz
Because of the pandemic, this Thanksgiving will be very different than most, but it will still include many familial and national traditions. The quiz below, from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, provides an opportunity for you to test your knowledge of the Thanksgiving holiday in American history and culture. 1. What was the primary […]
Posted inFranklin, News
‘It’s a labor of love’: Jay’s hard-working trail stewards
Don Leclerc, Randy Easter and Jeff Meserve meet weekly to determine their plan of action to maintain, improve trails.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
‘Unsung heroes’: The volunteer drivers for Community Concepts
Putting on sometimes hundreds of miles a day, they’re ‘thankful to be able to serve some of the people who really need’ a ride.