I was glad to see that Scott Cole is running for Oxford County commissioner. As our Bethel town manager, no detail escaped his eye or to-do list. I once had a short conversation with Scott concerning a cemetery and specific work that needed to be done by the town. Months later with time approaching to […]
2020
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Michael Romanyshyn: ‘Going with hope’ in House 114 vote
When I think about which local candidate to vote for in an election, character is an important factor, but more importantly are their views affecting our town, the state, and the future our kids and grandkids will inherit. Randall Hall voted against giving loggers the right to form cooperatives and demand better wages and working […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
William Hamilton: Reelect Claxton to Maine Senate
As a registered independent voter, I do not vote for a person because of their party affiliation, but because of their views and community commitment. Therefore, I am voting again for Ned Claxton. Ned has already exhibited the qualifications of the type of legislator I want in Augusta. As a doctor, he listened carefully to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Don’t be misled by your emotions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Samantha Logan, 24; Kelly Osbourne, 36; Peter Firth, 67; John Cleese, 81. Happy Birthday: Let your imagination lead the way. You’ll crave change and jump at the chance to learn something new. Set your sights on a new adventure that will encourage personal growth, enlightenment, the desire to eliminate what […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Statin drug is the source of reader’s nighttime leg cramps
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female of Hispanic heritage. For many years I have been on cholesterol medication. It has always bothered me, but in the past year, the night cramps in my legs have been intolerable. With each new prescription of a higher dosage, it has gotten worse. After I stopped taking […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife with debilitating illness gets little help from husband
DEAR ABBY: I am a young woman who has battled rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren’s syndrome for the past eight years. My aunt passed away from complications of it at the age of 43, and I’m getting close to that age. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have become increasingly disabled. I can barely get […]
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Rams dominate matchup of tough defenses, beat Bears 24-10
The Los Angeles Rams won a matchup of dominant defenses, beating the Chicago Bears 24-10
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
NASCAR’s Cup playoff at misty Texas put on hold another day
The NASCAR Cup playoff race at Texas has been pushed back yet another day because of misty conditions that soaked the track
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6B
Since Orel Hershiser struck out Oakland’s Tony Phillips for the final out of the 1988 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have played 5,014 regular-season games and 113 more in the postseason in pursuit of their next title