Saturday (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts AUTO RACING 5:55 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula One: Practice 3, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium 8:55 a.m. ESPN — Formula One: Qualifying, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium 3:30 p.m. NBCSN — IndyCar: The Bommarito Automotive Group 500, Race 1, World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, Ill. […]
2020
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
NFL notebook: Newton sharp as Patriots hold game simulation
Cam Newton still appears to have the inside track at quarterback, with the season opener only about two weeks away.
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Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: Aug. 29
Aug. 29, 1786: Protesters in Northampton, Massachusetts, angry about tax collections and property confiscations by the government, prevent the court there from holding a session. The protest grows into what becomes known as Shays’ Rebellion, named for Daniel Shays, a Revolutionary War veteran who participated in it. That and other protest actions severely dampen enthusiasm […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Vicki Rae Dyer Hinkley
SABATTUS – Vicki Rae Dyer Hinkley, 56, was unexpectedly called home on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 to be reunited with her …
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Obituary: Joseph “Billy” N. Gallant
RUMFORD – Joseph “Billy” N. Gallant, 82, of Auburn Road. Peru died Monday August 24, At Rumford Hospital. He was born …
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Obituary: David Henry Clark
SABATTUS – David Henry Clark, 81, of Sabattus peacefully passed away on Monday August 24, 2020 at home, after a long …
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Obituary: Mary N. Keene
AUBURN – Mary N. Keene, 92, passed away peacefully August 25, 2020 at The Hospice House in Auburn surrounded by her …
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Obituary: Mark Richard Haggerty
LISBON – On August 7, 2020 in the early afternoon, Mark Richard Haggerty slipped into eternity. Mark was born on June …
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Suzette Moulton: Support for Ned Claxton
As a citizen of central Maine, I am proud to say that Ned Claxton represents me in Augusta. His support of educational funding — including adult education — speaks to his understanding of the importance of education at all levels. His consistent work to help those battling opioid addiction and to improve things for veterans […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: The crisis that Democrats dare not mention
The Democratic National Convention portrayed an America suffering from every possible sort of malady — except urban unrest. Is the country going through a terrible pandemic? Yes. A punishing recession? Absolutely. Is our democratic system itself under threat? Of course. Is the planet about to be destroyed by inaction on climate change? Check. Are systemic […]