LEWISTON – Shirley A. Gosselin, 85, of Lewiston, peacefully passed away on Saturday Oct. 17, 2020 at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston …
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Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Inside the Numbers: NFL teams going for 2 at record-setting rate
Never before have NFL teams attempted 2-point conversions as often as they have this season, even if the decision sometimes has backfired.
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Posted inNational Sports, New England Patriots, Sports
NFL Pro Picks: NFC Least leader could come out of Giants-Eagles game
With the Cowboys and Washington going at it on Sunday, the winner of Thursday’s contest between New York and Philadelphia has a shot at the top spot should Dallas lose.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Sen. James Hamper: Millett is best qualified for District 71 rep
The budget that is currently being developed by Gov. Mills is facing a shortfall of funds by close to $1 billion. The next Legislature will be facing serious budgetary issues. Maine will need experienced people to navigate through these rough financial waters. Sawin Millett and I served six years together in the Maine House and […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 22
100 Years Ago: 1920 Cerce Canadienne Club held its first ladies night Friday. It was a private party, for members only and was largely attended. The hall was attractively decorated with rainbow streamers thru-out the entire length, and Derosays orchestra furnished music for dancing. The Cerce Canadien club now has membership of 150 and is […]
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Cal Thomas: Can Joe Biden be trusted?
Can Joe Biden be trusted? It was President Richard Nixon who said in the midst of the enveloping Watergate scandal: “People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, I’m not a crook. I earned everything I’ve got.” That standard should be applied to Joe Biden before the election. He […]
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Kandyce Powell: Rep. Craven ‘a treasure’ for District 59
Rep. Margaret Craven is running again for her District 59 seat. She is a strong advocate for fairness and justice, as well as a thoughtful decision-maker who listens to, and cares deeply about, her constituents. I have had the privilege of working with Margaret on several issues and projects in Augusta. On one occasion, I […]
Posted inConnections
UMF Constitution Day Supreme Court discussion available online
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is offering to the public its 14th annual Constitution Day commemoration with a discussion of significant past and upcoming cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Presented by Jim Melcher, UMF professor of political science, the event took place on Oct. 7 in Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning […]
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Jessie Boda: Foster is clear choice for House District 66
I will be voting for Greg Foster, Republican candidate for Maine House District 66, because he believes in freedom – plain and simple. This includes freedom from big government and high taxes. The incumbent, Jessica Fay, does not. Foster has spent nearly 40 years as a professional forester, supporting Maine’s rugged and independent landowners and […]