Bettyann Sheats has served this country and our community for decades. From graduating from West Point and piloting helicopters to running her own small business in Auburn, raising a family and, for the last four years, serving as our representative in the Maine Legislature (House District 64), Bettyann’s record is impressive, and she has made […]
2020
Community briefs for Saturday, Oct. 24
United Way seeking applications from nonprofits FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is looking to help with the ongoing basic needs of Greater Franklin County residents. United Way is seeking applications to its Very Basics Fund. Applications are due Saturday, Oct. 31. The next opportunity for applications will be in April 2021. […]
Pisces: Be creative in how you show loved ones how much you care
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shenae Grimes, 31; Eliza Taylor, 31; BD Wong, 60; Kevin Kline, 73. Happy Birthday: Look at the pros and cons of every situation you face this year. Refuse to let your emotions lead the way when stability and preparation are your best courses of action. Too much or too little […]
New mother is on her own when it comes to child care
DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter is married to a very selfish man. They have a newborn baby, and he refuses to help her with the baby. He claims that because he works, he isn’t obligated. She cares for the baby 24/7 and does all the housework, cooking, etc. If she asks him to feed the baby […]
Buehler dominates as Dodgers regain upper hand in World Series
Walker Buehler strikes out 10 and allows just three hits in six innings, and Los Angeles wins 6-2 for a 2-1 series lead over Tampa Bay.
Anti-masking rallies in Portland and Augusta planned Saturday
Organizers call for the arrest of six governors, including Gov. Janet Mills.
Asteroid samples are escaping from jammed NASA spacecraft
Osiris-Rex is stuffed with so much asteroid rubble from this week’s grab that it’s jammed open and precious particles are drifting away in space.
Junior hockey: Top line sparks Nordiques to big win over Titans
Isaiah Fox has two goals and two assists and Stefan Owens adds a goal and three assists for the Maine Nordiques in their 6-1 victory over the New Jersey Titans.
Junior hockey: Twin City Thunder battle but drop second game in a row
The Islanders Hockey Club had four different goal scorers in the win over the Thunder.
Girls soccer: Blue Devils dump Red Eddies on penalty kick
Leah Landry scores on a penalty kick midway through the second half to give Lewiston a season sweep of rival Edward Little.