I’m pleased to support Misty Coolidge for House District 65. A dynamic entrepreneur, she understands all too well the challenges of running a successful small business. Her sincerity and can-do attitude will help us all move on from these difficult times. We are fortunate to have her as a candidate. Ben DeTroy, New Gloucester
2020
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Michael Boom: Go play in the mud
I would like to say a word or two about the virtues of playing in the mud. When I was young and got under my mother’s skin, she would say to me, “Get out of my face and go play in the mud.” Please, parents, don’t stop encouraging your children to go outside and play […]
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Posted inConnections
West Paris church conducts services following CDC guidelines
WEST PARIS —The First Universalist Church of West Paris holds services at 9 a.m. Sundays while observing the safety practices of wearing masks and social distancing. The congregation is not singing during the hymns, but music is being provided by Tom Coolidge. Service topics are as follows: Nov. 1: “Let Us Never Forget” led by […]
Posted inSun Spots
Senior who lost ‘two girls’ looking for another canine companion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping someone out there can help a senior citizen who is looking for a free, small female puppy. I lost my two little girls recently; they both were much loved and didn’t know they were dogs. I have plenty of love and attention to give. I also have a lot of […]
Posted inConnections
Oxford County Spirit of America Award winners announced
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Commissioners recognize groups and individuals for their exceptional volunteer work within the county. The commissioners normally honor the Spirit of America award recipients in person, but this year due to COVID-19, the certificates will be mailed. This years’ winners will also be invited to attend the 2021 ceremony. The following […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Dear Jared Kushner
How edifying to discover, 401 years later, that the problem was us all along. Freedom, education, wealth, health, not being murdered by mobs … we simply didn’t want them enough. Lazy us.
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Going with the flow will work in your favor
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nia Long, 50; Gavin Rossdale, 55; Harry Hamlin, 69; Henry Winkler, 75. Happy Birthday: Consider every detail before you make a move. You may be eager to get on with your life, but obstacles will continue to stop you in your tracks until you take care of unfinished business. It […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Most patients are happy to have surgical hardware removed
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am anxious to know your opinion regarding removal of surgical hardware. Fourteen months ago, I broke and dislocated my wrist. It was a serious injury and required surgery. They put in a cadaver bone, a plate and eight screws. My recovery has gone quite well, and I have pretty good mobility […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man is unsure of the future with his bi-curious fiancee
DEAR ABBY: My fiancee and I are in our early 50s. We dated for two years and have been engaged for three months. She’s a wonderful lady, and I can’t imagine life without her. I knew she was bi-curious a year ago when she told me one of her married female co-workers was flirting with […]