When Jared Golden votes differently from the majority of Democrats, I make it a point to read his complete explanation carefully. Though I may not agree with the decision he comes to, I have always understood his reasoning and respected his stand. The Republican Party has made it clear that it demands unthinking party loyalty […]
2021
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Arts commission awards $127,000 in COVID relief
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission will distribute more than $127,000 in economic aid directly to artists and cultural organizations. By creating two new grants — the Resilience Artist grant and the Organization Relief Grant — the commission is able to award $36,000 to individual artists, and $91,436 to support arts organizations that are experiencing […]
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Annual 3-on-3 charity basketball tourney goes virtual
People from anywhere can participate between April 12 and May 8.
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Birth announcements
Central Maine Medical Center Roy James Bartlett-Bourasseau, a boy to Ana Bourasseau-Calderon and Jim Bartlett of Auburn, Dec. 20. Grandparents, Aurora Calderon, San Juan, Puerto Rico, David Bartlett, Jay; great-grandparent, Mariadel Rosario Bird, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Annalee Grace Barnes, a girl to Danielle Smith and Adam Barnes of Auburn, Jan. 15. Siblings, Robert, Joanna, […]
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In rebuttal: Joel Goodman: Schaible’s column told its own ‘big lie’
Bob Schaible’s March 21 guest column, “Sen. King complicit in Israel’s Big Lie,” – depicting Israel as a horrid master that mistreats the Arab population of the Mid-East – was itself a Big Lie. I have lost track of the number of times Israel has offered Arab leaders land for peace, only to have the […]
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Camden energy options series continues April 1
Camden’s library and energy committee are hosting the event.
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Camden energy options series continues April 1
Camden’s library and energy committee are hosting the event.
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Births
Rumford Hospital Delilah Rae Theriault, a girl to Lynda Theriault of Livermore Falls, Dec. 5. Sibling, Gracelynn; grandparents, Melissa Theriault, Livermore Falls, Scott Theriault, Strong; great-grandparents, Wilbur Souther, Livermore Falls, Mary Lou Theriault, Mexico. Rylee Jean Cantu, a girl to Tasha Hutchinson and Michael Cantu of Rumford, Dec. 15. Siblings, Marley Bisson, Ayva Bisson, Willow […]
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Harrison center reopens April 1 with spaghetti dinner
HARRISON — The Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., will reopen to the public Thursday, April 1. A spaghetti dinner, provided by the Arruda Charitable Trust, will be served in the evening at two separate sittings. The fundraising meal, with all the fixings, will cost $8 per person. To better serve diners while observing social […]