If you watched last week’s virtual Democratic convention, you heard about an America with which you might not be familiar. Speaker after speaker portrayed America as a failing nation full of misery, poverty and angst that only they can make better. On his radio program last week, Rush Limbaugh reminded listeners what the fight for […]
2020
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Renee Cote: Support for Bettyann Sheats
Bettyann Sheats is a small business owner, a veteran, a community volunteer, chairperson of the Auburn Lewiston Airport, and she serves in the Maine Legislature, representing Minot and part of Auburn in House District 64. As the saying goes, if you want to get something done, ask a busy person. I have known Sheats for […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 27
100 Years Ago: 1920 When you are in town, call at the Central Pool Room & Shoe Shining Parlors at the Corner of Park and Ash Streets and see and hear the new Violano Virtuoso Self-Player Plano. It’s big and great— come in today. 50 Years Ago: 1970 “The student policy dress code” at Edward […]
Posted inNation / World
Track Hurricane Laura as it moves through Louisiana
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Posted inSun Spots
Ledgeview Nursing Home cockatiel is alive and thriving in new home
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an update on the cockatiels that were living at Ledgeview Nursing Home in West Paris. After placing a letter in Sun Spots on Aug. 14, I received a phone call at 9 a.m. from a lady who lives in town. She had adopted Daisy and Zeus. The sad news was […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Think things through before making a final decision
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kayla Ewell, 35; Aaron Paul, 41; Sarah Chalke, 44; Chandra Wilson, 51. Happy Birthday: Slow down. Keep your plans moving at a steady and doable pace. Your reliability will make a difference this year when it comes to progress and advancement. Stretch your mind, learn new skills and be open […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple planning wedding want to keep haters away
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have begun planning our wedding for next year. We have both been married before, so family doesn’t think we should have a “big” celebration. Mom actually told me that it can’t be as special as my first one. While lying in bed the other night, we were discussing how […]
Posted inNation / World
New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole
The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two mosques gets the maximum available sentence.
Posted inBoston Celtics, National Sports, Sports
Tone of Raptors-Celtics matchup changes amid social unrest
Boston and Toronto players were already discussing boycotting Game 1 of their second-round NBA playoff series before three NBA playoff games were called off as players protest racial injustice.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Boycott: Wednesday’s NBA playoff games called off amid player protest of racial injustice
Games between Milwaukee and Orlando, Houston and Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland will be rescheduled. It is unknown whether Thursday’s games, including the Celtics’ series-opener, will be played.