Christmas came and went, and North Korea failed to deliver an unspecified but ominous “Christmas gift” to the U.S. With New Year’s Day just past, Kim Jong Un’s slimy regime still has enough holiday season to ignite a ballistic missile or nuclear firework display. Alas, if Kim reverts to Little Rocket Man, he must live […]
2020
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 3
100 Years Ago: 1920 More than a hundred couples enjoyed the New Year’s dance given by the Degree of Pocahontas last evening, with Berry’s 7-piece orchestra furnishing the music. The fanfare of the evening was the Leap Year dance at midnight, with the men not being allowed upon the floor unless asked to dance by […]
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Bowdoinham hemp processing company gets OK to expand into marijuana
Alternative Rx Consulting, LLC has processed hemp for about a year at 9 Main St. in Bowdoinham and got planning board approval to include marijuana processing pending state licensing
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: A little give and take will bring about positive change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 39; Danica McKellar, 45; Mel Gibson, 64; Victoria Principal, 70. Happy Birthday: Keep your life simple, straightforward and within your comfort zone. Refuse to get drawn into other people’s melodrama or situations that will stand between you and what you want to accomplish this year. Expand your mind, […]
Posted inDear Abby
History of put-downs causes broken trust between in-laws
DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married to my darling husband for 20 years. The problem is his sister. When we first met, she asked my husband if I was “for real” because I’m very outgoing and affectionate. In the early years, and until about six years ago, she would berate me with abusive criticism. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
A tart remedy to keep kidney stones from recurring
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a kidney stone, and the doctor used shock waves to clear it up. Now the doctor says he needs to take fresh lemon juice twice a day, all his life. None of the other men in the community center with stones have been recommended lemon juice. We would like […]
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Brunswick restaurant hit by car reopens New Year’s Day
Byrnes Irish Pub had to close for repairs after a car ran into the doorway of the restaurant Sunday but reopened on New Year’s Day.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
College roundup: Andrew Fleming’s 3 beats buzzer, lifts Maine to victory
Oxford Hills grad drains long 3-pointer to give Black Bears an overtime win over Columbia.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Lewiston boys take down Portland
Also, Kaylee Knight’s 16 points, clutch shot give Mt. Abram girls one-point win over Dirigo. And more from Thursday’s hoops action.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: Gray-New Gloucester uses large run to defeat Freeport
Patriots go on 21-4 run in the middle of the game to secure the victory.