Norway artist and sculptor Peter Herley recently gifted one of his original paintings to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, to be hung in the center’s new office space at 59 Winter St. Herley, a member of the Western Maine Art Group, is known throughout the country for his vivid, bright, contemporary art pieces. […]
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Poland middle school names honor roll students
POLAND — Bruce M. Whittier Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first-trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 8 _ Academic High Honor Roll: Madison Benton, Ethan Castonguay, Cohen Demuth, Ashley Strout and Eleanor Thornton. Academic Honor Roll: Brayden Aponte, Natalia Baker, Trevor Bartlett, Taylor Bolduc, Conner Boulay, Sarah […]
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Lewiston library to host virtual holiday trivia night
Lewiston Public Library plans to host a virtual holiday trivia night on Tuesday, Dec. 21. This free, public program will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. The theme for this trivia night is holidays from around the world. All are welcome to participate to learn about various holidays and their traditions while playing for a […]
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Ellen Field: Laws should block spread of false health info
The COVID situation in America seems to be getting worse instead of better, mainly because of anti-vaxxers. Hospitals are overflowing, but these people stubbornly refuse to get vaccinated, saying, “my body, my choice.” They don’t care if thousands of people all over the country are dying because of their choice not to get the lifesaving […]
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Bishop announces 2 pastor assignments
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced two pastor assignments, effective Jan. 18. Fr. Philip A. Tracy has been appointed pastor of All Saints Parish (St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brunswick, St. John the Baptist Church in Brunswick, St. Mary Church in Bath, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Boothbay Harbor, St. Ambrose Church […]
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Patricia Gagnon: Catholic churches should take care of retiring members
I was very disturbed to read in the Sun Journal that the Catholic church is requesting donations for its retired or retiring religious members (“Catholic churches to hold collection to benefit retirement fund,” Dec. 11). The church has proven once again that it is not a charitable Christian organization but simply “big business.” The church, […]
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Stafford, Rams beat Cardinals through air in 30-23 victory
Matthew Stafford throws for 287 yards and three touchdowns as Los Angeles pulls within a game of first-place Arizona in the NFC West.
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Area college roundup: Bates College basketball teams sweep Husson
Meghan Graff leads the Bates women with 22 points, six assists and five rebounds. Drew Sachs comes off the bench to score 23 points for the Bobcats in the men’s game.
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Thousands of tornado survivors in multiple states face weeks without heat or water
Kentucky authorities said the sheer level of destruction was hindering their ability to tally the devastation from Friday night’s storms.