2021
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Right, wrong and a flower shop
Why is it that inclusion and diversity always seem to exclude people who believe differently? Such people are now viewed as criminals in some states if they seek to apply their faith to their businesses and in the public square.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Kevin Landry: Time to move on from a cancerous past
There was a general dislike aimed at Franco-Americans for many years. In an 1896 article in The Nation, Bowdoin College professor William MacDonald summed it up, “Useful and indispensable as they (Franco-Americans) have become, they are nowhere received with cordiality, or commonly referred to save as an inferior class; even their religion is denounced as un-American….”.
Posted inHealth, Perspective
Will COVID-19 vaccination enthusiasm last? Lessons from polio and H1N1
At the height of polio and H1N1, Canadians were keen to get vaccinated, but vaccine enthusiasm waned once the crisis had passed — what does that mean for COVID-19?
Posted inConnections
Norway Center Church to feature Mayberry music duo
The Norway Center Church services are to be led by Don and Judy Mayberry at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 18, at the church at 89 Norway Center Road. The service will feature music by the Mayberrys as well as the usual service offerings such as readings, prayers, and sermon. “Our hope is to present the […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston crews respond Saturday to grease fire on Pine Street
A grease fire is reported Saturday night in a second-floor apartment at 158 Pine St., and at least one person is treated for smoke inhalation.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
American Legion baseball: Longball powers Pastime Club past Turner and Franklin County
Damon Bossie, Michael Dymkoski and Luke Josephson hit home runs as Pastime beats SR Bandits and Flyers in a three-way doubleheader in Rumford.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
On Baseball: So much has gone right for Red Sox, though not Saturday
Boston is in first place in the AL East and has one of the best records in baseball, despite losing 11-2 to the Philles.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
Softball teams glad Babe Ruth All-Star tournaments are back this year
After not having tournaments last summer, 12U and 10U teams were eager to showcase their talents Saturday in the Babe Ruth All-Star tournaments at Dennis Rugg Complex in Paris.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Phillies score eight runs in eighth inning to pull away from Red Sox
Boston’s nine-game home winning streak is over after Philadelphia erupts late in an 11-2 win.