DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know under Maine law that it’s illegal for merchants to charge fees to pay by credit card. Where can you report a merchant who violates that law? Also, is it illegal for a municipality to charge a fee for using a credit card?—No name, no town ANSWER: The law states, “a […]
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Lewiston theater’s Valentine ball to return Feb. 11
Lewiston/Auburn’s community event celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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UMaine Augusta to display ‘Art of Assemblage’ exhibit through March 8
A gallery talk is set for Tuesday, Jan. 24, an opening reception Sunday, Jan. 29, and a Zoom panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 22.
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Lewiston league lists Jan. 19 cribbage results
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for Jan. 19. David Marshall and Sherry Petipas placed first; Dorina Martin and George Belanger, second; Bert Cloutier and Mike Cielinski, third; Terry Parent and Linda Williams, fourth; and Bill Burroughs and Mike Martin, fifth. League play is at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Lewiston […]
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Rumford student makes dean’s list at Lehigh University
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Dillon McPherson of Rumford has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Lehigh University. Dean’s list status is awarded to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Wiscasset association to host winter lecture series in February
WISCASSET — This year’s Lincoln County Historical Association’s Winter Lecture Series is scheduled to be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays Feb. 2, 16, and 23 via Zoom. They are open to all, but registration is required. To receive a link, visit lincolncountyhistory.org. There is no charge, although donations are welcome. A common thread that binds […]
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Lewiston library to offer line dancing workshop Jan. 30
The Lewiston Public Library is scheduled to host an Introduction to Line Dancing Workshop from at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in Callahan Hall, 200 Lisbon St. This program is free and open to all age groups and abilities. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes with smooth soles […]
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Orono center to host talk on climate action relationships Jan. 30
The talk will held both remotely and in person.
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Winthrop student achieves academic honors at Nichols College
DUDLEY, Mass. — Keegan Choate of Winthrop made the president’s list for the 2022 fall semester at Nichols College. To be included on the list, a student must have a grade point average of 3.85 or higher for at least 12 undergraduate credit hours and must have received no grades below B- during the semester. […]
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Investors risk making a classic portfolio mistake
If there has been a regime shift in which stocks and bonds are more likely to move together than in opposite directions, and inflation proves hard to kill, and investments respond more to war and politics than constructive economic activity, all core portfolios are endangered.