CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Potter, 28; Emmy Rossum, 37; Jennifer Hudson, 42; Benjamin McKenzie, 45. Happy Birthday: Don’t give away your secrets. Be discreet regarding what you know and the changes you adopt. Stay focused on your endgame, and stop fretting over things you cannot control. Listen to your inner voice, be true […]
September 2023
Posted inSun Spots
Reader wants to know how to get rid of Japanese beetles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My rose bushes were infested with Japanese beetles this summer. Is there anything I can do now to prevent another infestation next year? — No name, no town ANSWER: Good question! Sun Spots has heard many complaints from gardeners this year about these beetles. They are nonnative invasive insects that feed on […]
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Don Robitaille: Kudos to Lewiston PD on speed patrol
A few days ago, I contacted the Lewiston Police Department concerning the many speeding vehicles on my road (I live on the Old Greene Road, the Sabattus Street end). The McMahon Elementary School is less than one mile away. Already I have noticed police cars in the area. I appreciate the quick response of the […]
Posted inConnections
Lewiston church to hold Celebration of Mutual Ministry Sept. 17
Trinity Episcopal Church Lewiston plans to recognize its ministry with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Paul St. Germain during the Celebration of Mutual Ministry worship service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at 247 Bates St. The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, will lead the worship and preaching. A […]
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Lewiston league names Sept. 7 cribbage winners
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its Sept. 7 cribbage results. Celia Treworgy and Marilyn Poulin placed first, Ron Cloutier and Bob Cielinski, second; Roger Labbe and Carol Laplante, third; Bert Cloutier and Alan Treworgy, fourth; and Cecile Bussiere and Raymond Beaudoin, fifth. The senior league meets at the Lewiston Armory/Lewiston Senior Center, 60 […]
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Elmira College names local Key Award recipients
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College recently announced this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. Local recipients included Ansley Watson of Lewiston, Lydia White of Bowdoinham, Anya Kowalsky of Topsham, Aleyeh Mussa of Lewiston, Morgan Wilson of Gray, and Natalie Beaudoin of Lewiston. “This award is given to students with the potential to excel academically, […]
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Waterford team celebrates center’s 65th year of serving breakfast
WATERFORD — Back after the pandemic’s two-year closing, the Friends of the Wilkins House Community Center breakfast team served 700 meals to diners and another 100 to volunteers over the course of four breakfasts this summer all because of the summer residents, and year-round residents from Waterford, Fryeburg, Lovell, Bridgton, Harrison and Norway who attend. […]
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Auburn library to start fall senior college programs Sept. 19
AUBURN — Lewiston-Auburn Senior College programs are scheduled to be held this fall at the Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St. There will be a new topic presented each week, starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, with “Demon Foods: Are your Favorite Foods Killing you?” Chef Larry Canepa will be the featured speaker. […]
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Diocese to hold annulment presentation at Jay church Sept. 19
The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal plans to hold a presentation and lead discussion on the annulment process in the Catholic Church at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church St. in Jay. All are welcome to the gatherings, which will include question and answer periods as […]
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Marilyn Burgess: Foreign power’s control of CMP raises concerns
I would not be excited about inexperienced people running Central Maine Power, but I am not sure it could be worse than it is now. My greatest concern is that CMP is owned by a Spanish company. Spain has never been a close friend of the United States, and if the world descends into a […]