The University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine are partnering to host “One sun rose on us today: Stories from Maine’s Long 20th Century,” a virtual half-day conference set for noon to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, online via Zoom. This conference is to include three panels — Wabanakiscapes, 20th Maine […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn apartment building fire displaces 12 people
One of the residents used a ladder from his work truck to help others out of the burning building.
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Posted inConnections
Geocaching tour to debut in Lewiston-Auburn
LEWISTON — Museum L-A plans to participate in the New England Franco-Route GeoTour, which debuts at 8 a.m. Friday, May 21. Geocaching is a modern-day scavenger hunt for caches, or site-specific hidden objects. A geotour is a series of grouped geocache sites that share a common theme or history. This geotour route includes caches […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Casseroles: The darling of the 1950’s American homemaker
Several years ago, my son bought me a cookbook called 101 Things to Do with a Casserole (Ashcraft). Being compelled to buy me such a cookbook tells you how not great I was at making casseroles. Making a pleasantly memorable casserole is not just a matter of throwing ingredients together. They don’t have to be […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
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Suppers JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post #3335 at 64 Jewell St. in Jay. Friday take-out supper. Served at 5 p.m. Enter from the Jewell St. entrance. May 21 supper will be Salisbury Steak, potatoes, peas and carrots cake for dessert. $9 Call Janice early at 897-2122 to reserve your meal. FARMINGTON — June […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
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Suppers JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post #3335 at 64 Jewell St. in Jay. Friday take-out supper. Served at 5 p.m. Enter from the Jewell St. entrance. May 21 supper will be Salisbury Steak, potatoes, peas and carrots cake for dessert. $9 Call Janice early at 897-2122 to reserve your meal. FARMINGTON — June […]
Posted inDear Abby
Holiday host ready to ban brother from festivities
DEAR ABBY: My brother “Patrick” and I have known “Bobby” for about 20 years. Patrick is closer friends with him because they live in the same town. Recently, we found out that Bobby’s best friend was arrested for child pornography. While Bobby knew nothing about this before the arrest, he still wants to support his […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Pushup challenge OK, but listen to your body
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old man, in pretty good health. I have some normal age-related arthritis in my hand. I am an active walker and hiker; all in all, I have no major issues. I do pushups and have done so for many years as a way to keep my upper body and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Be open and honest with your thoughts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 48; Polly Walker, 55; Grace Jones, 73; Pete Townshend, 76. Happy Birthday: Take your time, gain perspective and proceed judiciously. A constructive approach to whatever you want to pursue this year will help you bypass a costly mistake. Self-control will encourage you to ward off temptation and prompt […]
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Word of week
Venerate (verb) To feel or show deep respect for (someone or something that is considered great or holy). We venerate our veterans on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day and Patriot’s Day.