The practice has become increasingly common as prospective purchasers, frustrated by the state’s red hot real estate market, are doing whatever they can to put in the winning bid.
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Sports on TV: Monday, June 27, 2022
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, June 27 MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m. NESN — Boston at Toronto TENNIS 6 a.m. ESPN — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, First Round, London 11 a.m. ESPN — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, First Round, London 6 a.m. (Tuesday) ESPN — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, First Round, London
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Posted inDear Abby
Ex takes up residence in couple’s driveway
DEAR ABBY: I love my husband, but I’m getting tired of being a second-class citizen in my home. It started when we bought a van from a friend of mine. We talked about different things we could do with it — fix it up a little and sell it, or use it for vacation — […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 27
100 Years Ago: 1922 Mrs. Harriet Spiller, who has so efficiently conducted the duties of superintendent for the district of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland, was notified today of her reelection to that office for another year. This was a unanimous decision of the members of the joint committee. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The possibility […]
Posted inDr. Roach
A coronary calcium scan is not a universal test for heart health
Dear Dr. Roach: I am now 78 years old. My mother’s two brothers died of heart attacks at 55 and 65, so when I was in my 50s, I had a calcium scan of my heart. Since then, I have been taking 10 mg of atorvastatin along with blood pressure medication. Last year, I had […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Put your best foot forward and do what makes you happy. Making home improvements will motivate you to entertain more.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimiko Glenn, 33; Ed Westwick, 35; Tobey Maguire, 47; J.J. Abrams, 56. Happy Birthday: Look at everything objectively. Ponder over how much to spend and what to do. Take the time to recognize opportunities and maintain your course. If you refuse the desire to overdo or indulge, you’ll avoid mistakes […]
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Rumford library offers Book Bingo reading challenge to adult patrons
The Rumford Public Library Children’s Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities, is underway, and the library is offering adults a reading challenge. Now through Friday, Aug. 26, the library’s adult patrons also can participate in Book Bingo. Each Bingo box includes a challenge for readers, such as a book with a one-word title; a book […]
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Bridgton service group recognizes outstanding area students
BRIDGTON — The Molly Ockett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized students at area schools with DAR Good Citizen Awards, DAR Youth Citizenship Medals, and a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps medal. The DAR is a lineage-based women’s service organization that promotes historic preservation, education and patriotism, according to a news […]
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New Gloucester society to hold reading of Declaration of Independence
NEW GLOUCESTER — A public reading of the Declaration of Independence is set for 4 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the New Gloucester History Barn, 383 Intervale Road. The event, sponsored by the New Gloucester Historical Society, is free. For more information, call Leonard L. Brooks at 207-926-3188.
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University of Hartford lists local graduates
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Two local students, Bethany Welch of Auburn and Linda Wing of Sabattus, graduated this spring from the University of Hartford.