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2020
Posted inBicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Oct. 23
Oct. 23, 1651: The Massachusetts Bay colony’s General Court sends a letter to authorities in southwestern Maine, the part of Maine that retains the name after a division of that colony into four parts, saying that the area is under Massachusetts’ jurisdiction. No response is given. In November 1652, four Massachusetts commissioners arrive in Kittery […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington voters to consider solar easement agreement
Boulevard Associates wants to lease 25 acres for $1,250 per acre for 20 years.
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Friday, October 23, 2020
Friday, October 23 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts AUTO RACING 5:55 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula One: Practice 1, Algarve International Circuit, Portimão, Portugal 9:55 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula One: Practice 2, Algarve International Circuit, Portimão, Portugal COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Tulsa at South Florida 8 p.m. BTN — Illinois […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Neal F. Coughlin Sr.
LEWISTON – Neal F. Coughlin Sr., 68, of Lewiston, passed away on Oct. 14, 2020 at the Hospice House in Auburn. …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Lewis M. Faulkingham
SOUTH PARIS – Lewis M. Faulkingham, 74, of Bryant Pond, passed away on Oct. 12, 2020 at the Maine Veteran’s Home …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Lucina “Lou” Beaulieu
LEWISTON – Lucina “Lou” Beaulieu, 87, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2020, at her home with her family …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Joanna M. Glidden
LISBON FALLS – Joanna M. Glidden, 85, of Lisbon, passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2020, at Androscoggin Hospice House. Joanna, …
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Michael McClure: Be cautious about poll data
For those who rely on polls to decide which candidate they will vote for in any election, just remember that polls are 100% right, 1% of the time. Michael McClure, Lewiston
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 23
100 Years Ago: 1920 The fairs held in many sections of Maine for the past two weeks have had splendid weather and larger crowds in our history. This is certainly a fine thing for our agricultural associations. It will mean much for our farmers. 50 Years Ago: 1970 The regular monthly meeting of the East […]