Sadly, but predictably, the disgraced, morally bankrupt former president whose incoherent fulminations poison our public dialogue is not going away. Donald Trump’s insatiable appetite for publicity will continue to find a voice in headlines and broadcasts because his “charisma” and genius for playing off white grievance energize so many extremist, right-wing Republicans and armed “patriot” […]
2022
Posted inConnections
Bridgton-Lake Region club donates clothing, therapeutic devices to schools
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club recently donated 20 winter coats, 20 pairs of snow pants, 25 pairs of waterproof gloves, and 15 pairs of snow boots to the Crooked River Elementary School in Casco for distribution as needed by the school to children in need. “In the past, we’ve donated to the Songo Locks and […]
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
Bureau seeks online applications for visiting artist program
The Bureau of Parks and Lands Allagash Wilderness Waterway is continuing its Visiting Artist Program. The program’s goal is to immerse a visual artist in the AWW wilderness to interpret and share their experience through their art. The selected artist will receive: • Rustic cabin lodging on the Waterway for two weeks during August; • […]
Posted inSun Spots
Boy Scout Troop 121 set to collect Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the 11th straight year, Auburn-based Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide several locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. Some of the trees are donated to local farmers for their goats to consume.For a […]
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bergeron breaks late tie as Bruins beat Devils, 3-1
Patrice Bergeron breaks a 1-1 tie, scoring with 4:08 left in the third period.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Area roundup: Oxford Hills overpowers Noble in boys hoops showdown
Teigan Pelletier scores 29 points as the Vikings knock down the Knights with an 83-62 victory. Also, Telstar and Sacopee Valley split non-conference boys and girls matchups.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Mills announces lineup for her 2nd inauguration
The inauguration is to be held Wednesday, Jan. 4, and is open to the public.
Posted inMaine
Fire engulfs 2 cars Wednesday morning in Portland
The cars were on State Street near the Cathedral Church of St. Luke.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Laundry fire doused at Schooner Estates in Auburn
At about 5:45 p.m., fire crews were sent to the senior living community at 200 Stetson Road for a report that fire in the laundry room was spreading to the structure itself.