RUMFORD – Mr. Lorenzo E. “Junior” Miller Jr., 85, died Saturday Feb. 1, 2020 at the Rumford Hospital. He was a …
2020
Obituary: Lloyd E. Sears Jr.
DURHAM – Lloyd E. Sears Jr., 87, of Durham, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at his home. He was born In …
Rich Lowry: The Bernie path works only for Bernie
The Democratic race is shaping up as most of the candidates expected at the outset, with the campaign appealing to the most fervent progressive wing of the party showing formidable strength. It’s just that Bernie Sanders is the one running that campaign. At the beginning of the race, everyone wanted to hug Bernie in the […]
Looking Back on Feb. 4
100 Years Ago 1920 The Strand Theater, Lewiston, had every appearance of an all-star first night—of the magnificent new organ, installed in that popular picture house by the Wurlitzer Co, makers of the best theater and orchestral organ in the world, according to the judgement of experts. Everybody, it seems wanted to be among the […]
Scorpio: Be cautious with your money
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 47; Gabrielle Anwar, 50; Clint Black, 58; Alice Cooper, 72. Happy Birthday: Change what’s necessary. Be willing to walk away from people who don’t share your views and situations that do not fit into your plans. Prepare to put in the energy required to infuse your […]
Fear keeps jittery driver from getting a license
DEAR ABBY: I am trying hard to let go of my paralyzing fear of driving, which has prevented me from getting a license. I am not sure why I get so nervous and afraid when I get behind the wheel. I really need a car to get my family and myself around. I just wish […]
Exposing the French paradox
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend told me that her husband, who is 80, is claiming that the French eat a lot of butter, cream, cheese, pastries and red meat, and have the lowest rate of heart disease in the world. That seems crazy to me, and I’m wondering if there’s any truth to it. She […]
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County Casey Senn, 33, of 3 Cherry St., Mexico, warrant charging failure to pay fine, 12:20 p.m. Monday on Route 4 by Maine State Police. Eric Greenwood, 37, of 1213 Lisbon St., Lewiston, probation hold, 1:17 p.m. Monday at 140 Canal St., Lewiston by Probation and Parole Office. Lewiston Bret Martel, 37, of […]
Junior hockey: Joe Clark’s hat trick highlights L/A victory
Clark scores once in each period as L/A Nordiques beat Elmira on the road.
New Gloucester selectmen OK grant for firefighting gear
The town must pay upfront to get 50% of it back.