(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, September 2 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 3 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Western at Geelong 5 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Essendon at Hawthorn 11 p.m. FS2 — AFL: St. Kilda at North Melbourne 1 a.m. (Sunday) FS2 — AFL: Richmond at Brisbane AUTO RACING 6:25 a.m. […]
September 2023
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 2
100 Years Ago: 1923 When John F. Mullaney of Auburn, the veteran door keeper of the Maine state fair, successor to Jerry Brackett of honored memory, pulls his stop watch and opens the big front gate, the fair will be officially on. One might have thought that the fair was on yesterday because it was […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Aim to put your best foot forward and work toward personal growth, better health and a stress-free lifestyle.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zedd, 34; Salma Hayek, 57; Keanu Reeves, 59; Mark Harmon, 72. Happy Birthday: Don’t sit idle this year. Choose your path and get started. Focus on modifying what’s outdated or standing between you and what you want. Explore the possibilities, gather information and set a course that excites you. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple’s trip to visit relatives hits a snag
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 23 years. We are both originally from Europe. He hasn’t seen his brother in 25 years, so we are planning to go on vacation near where his brother is currently living with his girlfriend. My husband will pay for them, as they can’t afford a […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Ron Peyser: Re-elect Mayor Levesque ‘to continue exceptional progress’
I am a retired owner of a successful family business. Over many years I witnessed the hardships small businesses have suffered at the mercy of our larger communities. Our citizens have had to shop elsewhere, because of lack of resources available in our city. Jason Levesque, as Auburn’s mayor, saw the need for growth and […]
Posted inConnections
Jay library lists new hours as of Sept. 5
Jay-Niles Memorial Library at 983 Main St. in Jay has announced new hours starting Tuesday, Sept. 5. The library will be open from 1-7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. For more information, call the library at 207-645-4062. Check […]
Posted inConnections
Poland Grange honors town clerk with citizen award
POLAND — Town Clerk Judy Jordan Akers was presented with the Excelsior Grange Community Citizen Award at a Aug. 26 gathering at the 1231 Maine St. hall with more than 75 people in attendance. She was chosen for the award because of her 48 years of outstanding service to the town of Poland. Akers also […]
Posted inConnections
West Paris library to offer knitting series starting Sept. 9
The West Paris Public Library plans to host Community Knitting for All Ages, a free three-week beginner/intermediate instructional series for all ages beginning Saturday, Sept. 9, at 226 Main St. Local artist Donna Marshall of West Paris will facilitate. As a teen she fell in love with knitting and crocheting. She has experimented with cotton, […]
Posted inConnections
Lewiston area Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns Sept. 16 canceled
Participants can choose to start a team, join a team, or walk as an individual during the annual fundraiser.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Mary Ann Norcross: Auburn political signs speak for many residents
On Aug. 31 a letter, “Do not be duped by Auburn political signs” from Brad Kowalski, shocked this 81-year-old lifelong Auburn resident. I have both signs: the first was last year encouraging all residents to Protect Lake Auburn (our drinking water); the second appeared a month ago, after I met Jeff Harmon, who listened to […]