DEAR DR. ROACH: I completed proton therapy for prostate cancer in August 2021. Approximately nine months later, I began to bleed from my rectum. My oncologist suggested that I be treated by a colorectal surgeon, who recommended we try formalin. After 10 treatments, it became clear that this approach was not working, so he then […]
September 2023
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joe Morin: Levesque understands challenge of housing in Auburn
I’m a fifth generation Auburn resident. I was raised here and have chosen to raise my own family here. I am employed in Auburn and am fortunate to work with many people one might call millennials. Millennials are not teens anymore. They are 20- or 30-somethings raising their own families. The constant concern I hear […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Nick Santora: Wilton and Dixfields need safer residential streets
Our neighborhood’s safety is at risk due to speeding drivers in Wilton and the Dixfields. The speed limit on many streets is 35 mph, but many drivers ignore it, putting us all in danger. Here’s the deal: If people speed by 1-9 mph, they can be fined $114, and it can go up to $278. […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Rupert Murdoch: Right from the start
I spent 19 years as a Fox News Channel contributor and believe there would likely be no Fox News Channel, or talk radio, were it not for the monopoly the left has enjoyed for years in deciding what is news and what isn’t and slanting their reporting to fit their mostly liberal political positions. If the broadcast news divisions had hired some openly conservative reporters and producers, Fox might never have happened.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Richard Bernard: U.S. government isn’t being fiscally responsible
Congress previously passed the American Rescue Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the recent Fiscal Responsibility Act. What is frustrating is that the people have only seen higher prices. If I could keep spending more money than my income, I would be in financial trouble, and this is exactly why our government is also in […]
Posted inConnections
Lewiston to hold Rally for Recovery Sept. 30
The event brings more than 30 resources.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Thomas Kane: Agren an ‘excellent’ choice for Lewiston School Committee
Matthew Agren’s leadership and commitment to helping make him excellent for Lewiston’s school board. As a former university lecturer with 18 years teaching experience, I would describe Matt as a natural educator. He has a passion for studying history, and others regularly come to him for assistance in understanding both past events and current affairs. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Rotary Yard Sale in Auburn to benefit scholarships, food pantry and other projects
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A Rotary Yard Sale with lots of vendors will be held Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. in Auburn. Proceeds help with local scholarships, the food pantry and other community outreach projects. — Tricia, no town ANSWER: There is so much happening […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Winthrop society to host ‘Fight for a Fishway’ talk Oct. 12
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host Upstream Cobbossee’s Steven Brooke of Farmingdale and John Graham Jr. of Winthrop from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, to present the “Fight for a Fishway and Restoring Sea-Run Fish to Cobbosseecontee” at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. The early settlers of Winthrop had […]
