The FBI and security officials believe two criminal organizations conducted the attacks. Their names sound a bit like those of the sinister super gangs found in James Bond novels. However, these gangs aren’t fiction, nor are their crimes.
2021
Posted inLetters, Opinion
David Lanzo: Bikers deserve more protection from automobiles
I frequently bike on the back roads of Maine for exercise and enjoyment. I have enjoyed this activity for much of my adult life and continue to do so, even as I near 80 years old. However, in the last few years I have frequently encountered situations where automobiles put my life in danger by […]
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Posted inCommunity
Virtual event to focus on veteran education
A veteran education virtual event is to be held from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, to provide an overview of the various benefits and resources available to Maine veterans. Representatives from the Togus VA Regional Office will talk about VA Home Loans, the healthcare system and veterans services. The information presented can assist […]
Posted inSun Spots
What to do about browntail moth caterpillars
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering if you could find out what the city of Auburn is planning to do to eradicate the pesky browntail moth caterpillars that are infesting our trees. My grandson and I went to Tot Lot playground and East Auburn playground recently and even though we were careful to avoid any […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Norway center to display small landscape paintings
NORWAY — Beginning Friday, June 18, artist Michael Everett is set to exhibit a collection of small landscape paintings at the Western Maine Art Group’s Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. “Condensed Looks: Big Land, Small Landscapes” is the show’s theme. Everett took up oil painting to capture his impressions of the remote places of […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Art on display at hospital association’s rotating gallery
The Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston is displaying the art of Andrea Graziano and the photography of Mike Casey. Graziano has lived in Lisbon Falls, since her family moved from Utica, New York, in 1966. She began to devote more time to painting during the isolation and […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: The smear campaign against Joe Manchin
Surely, the attacks on Manchin will only get more venomous. Such is the price of refusing to reverse himself on the filibuster and get on board a sprawling travesty of a voting bill.
Posted inCommunity
Coalition to hold June mobile health unit events
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition has announced its upcoming schedule of free mobile health unit events, in which a variety of health screenings and education will be offered. Screenings include blood pressure and cholesterol checks, as well as body composition analysis. The June schedule is as follows: • Wednesday, June 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., IGA, […]
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine
Search the database of 2021 Moose Permit Lottery Winners
Search our online database at for hunters who won a permit in Maine’s 2021 moose hunt.