FREEPORT – Walter Anthony “Peanut” Greco, 49, passed away with his beloved wife at his side at their home in Freeport, …
2020
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Obituary: Roger Wallace Mottram
CASCO – Roger Wallace Mottram, 91, passed away on Jan. 25, 2020.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1928, to Florence and …
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Obituary: Thomas M. Bell
BRUNSWICK – Thomas Martin Bell, 68, of Karen Lane passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth in …
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Peter Lasagna: Grasping Sen. Collins’ moral compass
As a Maine voter who takes the privilege seriously, I work to grasp Sen. Susan Collins’ shifting moral compass. During the House managers’ closing arguments Jan. 24, Adam Schiff relayed a quote originally reported by ABC News. Allegedly leaked from a source in the White House, the report contained President Trump’s threat to put heads […]
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Bob Mennealy: Some good news
Kudos to Gov. Janet Mills and Maine housing agencies for moving forward on awarding contracts resulting from a $14.5 million bond issue approved by voters by a 3-1 margin in 2014. The bond was never issued by former Gov. Paul LePage, despite the fact that 9,000-plus Maine senior citizens are on waiting lists for affordable […]
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Mary Booth: Senate must do its job
As a Maine citizen and Army veteran, I never thought I would have to demand that my United States senator do the right thing, but here we are. Sen. Susan Collins must demand that the Senate allow a fair, transparent impeachment trial by allowing both the prosecution and defense to present all pertinent witnesses and […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 29
100 Years Ago 1920 A poverty party will be given at tho Lewiston High school hall Friday evening, Jun, 30 by the Domestic Science Department. The proceeds are to ‘be used In the furnishing of the teachers’ room at the high school, the work of fitting and decorating to be done by the pupils of […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Free income tax preparation offered for qualified Mainers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We want to get the word out that AARP Tax-Aide will provide free income tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income taxpayers for the 2020 filing season. Three days per week from Feb. 1 through April 4 our experienced IRS-certified tax volunteers will prepare and electronically file federal and Maine income tax […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Avoid being pulled into aimless plans by others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Gilbert, 45; Heather Graham, 50; Oprah Winfrey, 66; Tom Selleck, 75. Happy Birthday: Control will be required to take the edge off anxiety. A settled mind will help fight against making impulsive decisions that can lead to mistakes, insult or injury. Channel your energy wisely, and the world will […]
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In his fiancee’s eyes, man’s secret life online is cheating
DEAR ABBY: After a long relationship, “Eric” and I plan on getting married very soon. My problem is, Eric is secretive. He keeps his phone right next to him, and before he walks into the house, he sits in his car, clearing his history. I know he looks at porn, and I’m not happy about […]