DEAR ABBY: I’m ashamed to admit that I’m envious of my younger brother’s recent success. He got into a fantastic medical program, and once he’s completed it, I’m sure he’ll get a great job with loads of perks. I am proud of him and I do love him, but I can’t deny my jealousy. I […]
September 2023
Cancer: Choose to concentrate on those you love, places you find intriguing and pastimes that lift your spirits.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Williams, 43; Eric Stonestreet, 52; Adam Sandler, 57; Hugh Grant, 63. Happy Birthday: Choose what you want by using your intelligence, following your heart and initiating the changes necessary to turn your ideas into something tangible. Let mistakes remind you what not to do and you’ll easily sail through […]
David Haines: Harmon is a team player, problem-solver for Auburn
In the half-century I have lived in Auburn I have known many mayors. A few years ago, when one of our neighbors called to ask me to write in John Jenkins for mayor, I asked him why. His answer: “Because I know I can trust John.” Until yesterday, no candidate for mayor ever took the […]
Bolsters Mills chicken pies back on sale Sept. 16
HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church plans to sell chicken pies and gravy Saturday, Sept. 16. Orders for pies need to be called in on the morning of Sept. 16 between 9 and 11 a.m. at 207-583-9024; people are asked not to leave a message. Chicken pies must be picked up between noon […]
Bridgton-Lakes Rotary hosts ‘Shot’ event
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club hosted a “Shot” event on Aug. 31 at the Mountain Driving Range in Bridgton. Open to all, the event included free buckets of balls and Street Eats appetizers, and a dozen Rotarians joined by 10 spouses and friends. The event was a chance for golfers to hit some balls and […]
Jay VFW post sets POW/MIA recognition ceremony for Sept. 16
JAY — The annual POW/MIA (Prisoners of War and Missing In Action) Recognition Ceremony is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the POW/MIA Memorial. The Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33, American Legion Post 10 and the posts’ auxiliaries will hold the event. All members, veterans, guests […]
Katherine Giasson: Harmon embodies values, qualities Auburn needs
It is with enthusiasm that I endorse Auburn mayoral candidate Jeff Harmon, who possesses experience-based understanding of how our city operates and what Auburn truly needs to thrive. His attentive listening and thoughtful reflection set him apart as a candidate who genuinely values the voices of our community. Moreover, his ability to communicate respectfully with […]
Bob Mennealy: Should have backed Lee over Levesque
If there was ever one of my letters to the editor I could take back, it would be the one I wrote in support of Jason Levesque before he defeated Adam Lee in 2017 by a handful of votes. In retrospect I now think that Adam would have been a more effective and citizen-oriented mayor […]
In rebuttal: Joe Mailey: Last four years have created ‘perfect storm’ for global economies
Robert Reed’s rebuttal published Aug. 26 really drove home the issues of a runaway economy that we Americans face today with no relief in sight. I thought it was a well written piece; he used great examples of what so many Americans are facing today. However, he forgot to mention anything about the last four […]
African Festival set for Portland Sept. 16
PORTLAND — The annual African Festival, a celebration of the beauty of African culture and community, is scheduled for 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St. The festival will be preceded by a Mass at the Cathedral at 4 p.m. The event will […]