DEAR ABBY: Our daughter (age 21) has made a series of bad choices and failed relationships since she was 16. She went to college and quit (twice), joined the Air Force and hated it, but managed to get a “general discharge.” At age 19, she had a baby with a high school dropout and violent […]
2023
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Virgo: Use your intelligence, and you’ll find a way to make the most out of your situation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Madelaine Petsch, 29; Andy Samberg, 45; Edward Norton, 54; Robert Redford, 87. Happy Birthday: Learn all you can this year and position yourself for success. Ask questions, take courses and build your qualifications to match your dreams. Be cognizant of what it will take to meet the demands surrounding your […]
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Jane Costlow and David Das: Harmon offers Auburn collaborative leadership
Residents of Auburn are very fortunate this fall to have Jeff Harmon running for mayor. Jeff brings with him a wealth of professional experience in law enforcement and the private sector. He has demonstrated deep dedication to this community, where he and his wife have lived for over 30 years and raised two children. Like […]
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Lewiston church to hold healing service in Spanish Aug. 25
LEWISTON — A healing service in Spanish is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. The theme of the entire gathering is healing, from the celebrant to the music to the participants to prayer teams. Funded largely by the annual Catholic Appeal, the Office of Hispanic Ministry assists […]
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Sasha Goodwin: Harmon supports curbside recycling, food waste composting
If Auburn residents desire more sustainable solutions for waste disposal, we need to focus on November’s election. This year the City Council eliminated curbside recycling. The current mayor and council have proven they ignore the recommendations of their own Sustainability Work Group. I’m advocating for voting for Jeff Harmon for mayor, as he respects the […]
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Check out the photos of the Great Falls Balloon Festival taken by our readers!
Our readers got some great images during the festival this year.
Posted inSun Spots
West Sumner, North Waterford churches announce auction, bake sale, supper
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The West Sumner Universalist Church will hold its annual Ticket Auction and Bake Sale on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drawing will be at 2 p.m. As in past years, there are lots of items available, including themed baskets and gift certificates. Baked goods and Rada cutlery […]
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Opioid overdose community 1st responder training available online
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new online training program to help combat the opioid overdose crisis. The Community First Responder Program, held in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension, aims to provide education and resources to rural Mainers to help recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. “Drug […]
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Damariscotta gallery makes call for abstract art
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts invites artists to submit work for a juried show of all abstract art. Award-winning abstract artist Kayla Mohammadi is the juror. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. Artists are invited to submit works that are nonrepresentational, as well as abstract work inspired by landscape, figure or still […]
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Free forest management planning workshop set for Aug. 25 in Eustis
EUSTIS — Maine Woodland Owners plans to offer a free Forest Management Planning Workshop on Friday, Aug. 25, at Roy Woodland from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will meet at the Flagstaff Lake Boat Launch at 25 Norway Lane. Workshop topics will include pre-commercial thinning in a white pine stand, addressing white pine damaged by […]