100 Years Ago: 1921 After eight eventful years in authority, the Democratic administration of Woodrow Wilson closed its books today and rested to await the termination of its tenure at noon tomorrow. While the final balance was being checked by the outgoing officials, Warren G. Harding, Republican President elect, came to Washington, gave his approval […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Elevated ANA sparks search for associated conditions
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 58-year-old healthy female. I am 6 feet tall, and weigh 130 pounds. My last blood pressure reading was 100/58. I have Raynaud’s phenomenon. I exercise every day (walk, bike, snowshoe). All of my medical laboratory results are within the normal range with the exception of my antinuclear antibody. In […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Michael Tetreault: People should earn their benefits
My partner and I have lived in Lewiston since 2015. I believe it’s time someone speaks up about the Lewiston General Assistance Program. This became obvious a short time after we moved here to Lewiston. I have a reference point because I received General Assistance when I lived Portland. And, when I received General Assistance […]
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Roy Mathews: Plan aims to protect environment, expand economy
Maine’s Vacationland moniker has always drawn folks from across the country to the state’s pristine wilderness. From Acadia to The County, Mainers have always been linked to their environment for business and pleasure, so much so that it’s a way of life. That is precisely why we must address the toll climate change is taking […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Alzheimer’s be not proud
Toward the end, when things were bleakest, my Mom would still shine through the shroud of the disease. If she talked, it was always incoherently, but I could see her making points the way she always had. She might chuckle softly at a mention of my brother. Even when I couldn’t get anything else out of her, she’d hum, to patriotic songs, to hymns, to “Ode to Joy.”
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Tom and Kathryn Tracy: Pentheny for Poland selectperson
We’re writing to support the candidacy of Jane Pentheny for the Poland Board of Selectpersons. As a retiree, she appreciates the challenges related to living on a fixed income. She is a good listener and is interested in hearing all perspectives. She serves on Ricker Memorial Library’s Board of Trustees, and supports our community’s access […]
Posted inConnections
Well done news for Wednesday, March 3
Coastal Carolina University names area graduates CONWAY, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University recognized nearly 700 students during its in-person fall 2020 commencement ceremony on Dec. 11. Among the graduates was Billie Rogers, anthropology and geography major, of Avon. Area students named to Gettysburg College dean’s list GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Area Gettysburg College students were named […]
Posted inSun Spots
What to do with your COVID-19 vaccination card
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that I’ve gotten my COVID-19 vaccination card, what am I supposed to do with it? Should I carry it with me for any reason? — Mariam, no town ANSWER: Here’s what I would do: Make a copy of the card then laminate the original and the copy. Keep the original in […]
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River Valley to host annual Easter egg hunt
RUMFORD — In keeping with tradition in the River Valley Area, the annual Easter egg hunt — co-hosted by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Mexico Firemen’s Relief Association — will take place on Saturday, April 3, throughout the towns of Peru, Dixfield, Mexico and Rumford. Children ages 4 to 12 may participate. […]