It is with grim sadness that Americans’ right to privacy in medical decision-making has been taken away by the Supreme Court. A majority of Americans support women’s right to make their own choices about the difficult issue of abortion. Most of us realize that women do not make the decision to end a pregnancy lightly. […]
2022
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Lillian Barnett: The numbers just don’t match
More than 16,000 residents of Auburn, plus many thousands more in Lewiston and elsewhere, are at risk of having their clean Lake Auburn water impacted by the proposals of Auburn’s mayor, Jason Levesque, the City Council, and the Planning Board. Balance that against the few dozen rentals and housing units that could be built. The […]
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
Mt. Abram Regional High names honor roll students
STRONG — Mt. Abram Regional High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Haley Bate, Sara Galusha, Emily Kidd, Adam Luce, Emily Marden, Wyatt Sieminski, Caleb Thibodeau and Cameron Walters. Grade 11: Josey Arms, Nolan Dyer, Isabella Norster, Emily […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Toronto beats Boston 7-2; Red Sox win streak ends at 7 games
Kevin Gausman matched a season high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit one of three Toronto home runs and the Blue Jays halted Boston’s seven-game winning streak, beating the Red Sox 7-2
Posted inNation / World
At least 40 migrants found dead inside tractor-trailer in Texas
The truck was found by agents from Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that specializes in human trafficking cases. Rescuers pulled at least 15 other people from the vehicle, according to a federal law enforcement official.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Three Mariners regulars suspended for brawl with Angels
Jesse Winker is banned seven games, J.P. Crawford five games and Julio Rodriguez two for their part in Seattle’s fight with Los Angeles.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council approves funding for kayak rentals, modular event spaces
Councilors also moved forward on significant HVAC upgrades to city buildings due to an audit that found high levels of carbon dioxide.
Posted inSports
Novak Djokovic struggles, but advances on first day at Wimbledon
The top-seeded Djokovic needs four sets to beat 81st-ranked Kwon Soon-woo.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports
Kat McKay excited and grateful to be Bates’ new softball coach
The former coach at Poland and St. Dominic — and the 2003 Miss Maine Softball as a player at St. Dom’s — initially joined the Bobcats earlier this year after five years leading UMF’s program.