STRONG – The world lost an amazing man, Vernon Allen Baston Jr. on August 14, 2020, at the Colony Center in …
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: William L. Randall
AUBURN – William L. Randall, 85, of Auburn, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a well respected local certified public …
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
James Thibodeau: Rule for masks is important
I absolutely concur with Greg D’Augustine’s letter (Aug. 20) regarding the masking “mandate.” I entered the business he referenced which displayed the “If you’re not wearing a mask we will assume that you have a medical condition.” Not a mask to be seen on a patron’s face. The person who took my order was wearing […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Ellen Field: Devastating nature of COVID-19
Gov. Janet Mills and Maine’s medical workers have worked very hard dealing with COVID-19, especially considering the lack of help and false information given out by the White House. Self-centered anti-maskers apparently don’t understand the devastating nature of COVID-19 (the U.S. has had over 5 million reported cases). It’s not an old people’s disease. Right […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Democratic convention a massive evasion
The number of Republicans speaking at the Democratic National Convention had progressives on edge. They shouldn’t have fretted. Even if a handful of estranged Republicans are along for the ride, the left is steadily moving the Democratic Party in its direction. Would progressives prefer winning the optics at a virtual convention, or the substance over […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 25
100 Years Ago: 1920 The largest baseball park in the world will be built in this city for the New York Americana, it was learned today. Col. Jacob Ruppert of the Yankees, who attended a special meeting of the American League in Philadelphia yesterday where the proposal was given official sanction, would not indicate where the […]
Posted inSun Spots
Wedding ring found in Lisbon Falls looking for the owner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a wedding ring on North Street in Lisbon Falls. Readers, please write to Sun Spots if you think it belongs to you. — No name, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: You always have the answer to so many questions. I hope you can help me with this. While listening to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Stay calm through tough times to reach your objective
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Lively, 33; Tim Burton, 62; Elvis Costello, 66; Sean Connery, 90. Happy Birthday: Positive change is heading in your direction. Be open to suggestions, but only follow through with the ideas and plans that you feel passionate about. You are in control, so don’t give the throttle to someone […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Over 70? It might be time for a statin
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 71-year-old male in reasonably good health. At a recent routine checkup, my primary-care physician suggested I consider taking Lipitor 10 mg. My total cholesterol is in the 150-160 mg/dL range, although my LDL is slightly elevated, and my HDL is slightly low and has been for many years. My usual […]
Posted inDear Abby
Dad’s “tall tales” come up ever shorter on the truth
DEAR ABBY: My father, who is in his 60s, has always been a storyteller, but since retirement his tales have gotten longer, and so has his nose. I suspect he’s concerned about his waning influence in the world and that’s why he puffs himself up. He tells people he has academic degrees he hasn’t earned, […]