Fortunately, Texans responded when their “leaders” didn’t. In Austin, a grocery driver got stuck in a dooryard. The homeowners put her up for five days in a spare bedroom until she could get her SUV towed out of their flower bed. In Houston, homeowners stop plumbers on the street and asked to hire them. Plumbers are hailed as heroes.
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Posted inConnections
Spruce Mountain High School announces honors
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the following honor roll. Seniors Highest Honors: Abigail Bernard, Alicia Bridges, Megan Brown, Hannah Coates, Drew Delaney, Kaitlyn Paul. High Honors: Ethan Brown. Honors: Julianna Adams, Haylee Ames, Auriana Armandi, Alexia Davis, Jack Gilbert, Lorne Grondin, Rachel Hanson, Rhys Howard, Hanni Johnson, Kaden Maberry, Ethan O’Donnell, Elise […]
Posted inConnections
Taizé prayer service to be featured at Ss. Peter & Paul Basilica
LEWISTON — A special Lenten evening for Maine Catholics is set for the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul on Friday, March 5. Fr. Bob Vaillancourt will preside at a Taizé prayer service, Mass and presentation of the Stations of the Cross that will be offered in person and via livestream. Stations of the Cross […]
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Agassiz Village summer camp opening doors to children in Maine
POLAND — Agassiz Village, a nonprofit overnight summer camp on Thompson Lake, will open for the summer season of 2021, after much consideration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Agassiz feels it is critical for youth to have camp, especially this summer. And for the first time in its 86-year history, Agassiz is opening its doors to […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Ralph Tuttle: Proposed logo ‘vague and ineffective’
Although a resident of Auburn, I have been involved in past campaigns to promote the Twin Cities. Charlene Belanger’s letter of Feb. 26 brought back the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce, and the extended efforts of WCSH6 as well as others, in successfully promoting our community with the “Cities of the Androscoggin” campaign. I […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Palmyra man led Auburn police on pursuit to New Hampshire
LEWISTON — A Palmyra man claimed to have 21 pounds of uranium and a lithium bomb in the stolen car in which he was parked in Auburn before leading police on a high-speed pursuit to New Hampshire last weekend, prosecutors said. He faces four charges stemming from the Feb. 20 police pursuit including: eluding an […]
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics fight off Pacers, halt three-game losing streak
Kemba Walker scores a season-high 32 points, leading Boston to a much-needed 118-112 victory.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Edward Little swim teams sweep Lewiston
Also, Jessica Zimmerman scores 30 points for St. Dom’s girls, and more basketball recaps from Friday.