SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England University has named three local students to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list. Brianne Dube of Lewiston is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in health studies/pre-occupational therapy. Katherine Tibbetts of Lisbon Falls is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy studies. Ava Cariddi of Gray […]
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Mount Vernon knitting, crocheting, crafting group to resume March 1
MOUNT VERNON — The Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting Group is scheduled to resume Wednesday, March 1 at The Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road. The group will meet from 1-3 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. Participants can bring a knitting or crocheting project to work on, or get help or […]
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Kathleen Szostek: Mainers should ‘hold a reverence for life’ with unborn babies
Do we — here in Maine — hold a reverence for life? Admittedly, some factions do not. However, I believe that most in our state hold life dear. The test will be in seeing who speaks up for the most vulnerable among us: the unborn. Whatever our collective views of abortion are (and I realize […]
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Marcia Baxter: Franco Center’s name showed pride of place
What a loss in the renaming of the Franco Center. How sad that some members of the board were persuaded that a name change was needed to “broaden appeal.” This name change shows little regard for the history and intent of its founding. The center was established to celebrate and highlight an important part of […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader offers suggestion for woman asking about handmade heating pads
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You had a woman ask for a microwave “bag” to warm her feet in bed (Feb. 17 Sun Spots). My sister-in-law, Louise Decoteau, makes the very best rice bags. You can get small or big sizes and her prices are very reasonable. She can make whatever size you like. I pop them […]
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Farmington school program to host comedy basketball game March 1
FARMINGTON — The Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program at Mt. Blue High School is scheduled to host the Harlem Tricksters comedy basketball game at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the 129 Seamon Road school. The tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at Riverside Florist at […]
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Mt. Blue High School names honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Highest honors Reece Adams, Grace Allen, Madison Allen, Warren Allen, Rosabelle Armstrong, Levi Austin, Jason Bagley, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Nicolo Barbieri, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett and Trenton Beaudoin. Also, Levi […]
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Cal Thomas: The Coolidge presidency at 100
Calvin Coolidge has received what might be called a raw deal from historians like Arthur Schlesinger Jr. and Henry Steele Commager. They created a caricature of Coolidge that includes blaming him for the Great Depression, which began in 1929, the year after he left office. In fact, it was the policies of his successors, Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt that turned an economic downturn into a 10-year disaster.
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Girls wrestling state championships: Mt. Blue’s Kendall Foster, Grace Allen win individual titles
Oceanside’s Maddie Ripley is the main attraction at the meet, but the Cougars place five wrestlers in the top three of their respective weight classes.