DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman. Three years ago, I had breast cancer surgery. After surgery, my oncologist said I should take medication for five years to prevent cancer recurrence. After three-and-a-half years on this medicine, I began having terrible shoulder, lower back and hip pain. I tried two other medications, but nothing […]
2023
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Steve Milks: The lake and Mayor Levesque
Nobody currently in Auburn leadership decided to put a gravel pit and two dumps next to Lake Auburn. Luckily, there is no evidence that the dumps or the gravel pit are polluting Lake Auburn, thank goodness. Experts state the worst use of that land is a gravel pit and the best way to protect the […]
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Land trust hosts inaugural Pleasant Mountain Race in Bridgton
Fifty-six runners from around New England took to the trails on Pleasant Mountain Oct. 7 to participate in the inaugural Pleasant Mountain Race in Bridgton. The 20K trail running race featured technical trails that were wet and slippery from recent rain, and more than 3,600 feet of elevation gain. Runners began at Pleasant Mountain Ski […]
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St. Dom’s Class of ’63 celebrates 60th class reunion
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Robert Pelletier: Lewiston leaders need to work for residents, not ignore them
I’m a 71-year-old resident of Lewiston. I’ve paid property taxes in Lewiston for 40 years. Lewiston begged the Legislature to stop the property tax freeze. One councilor said right on TV that those who have been in their homes for a long time are in for a shock in their taxes. We need to take […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Farmington Grange to reopen Wednesday Workers and Warm Up Nov. 1
Farmington Grange No. 12 plans to reopen Wednesday Workers and Warm Up for the season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1. WWW will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. It will be open for soup and social time. Attendees can bring […]
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Chelsea Eaton: Vote Mahr-Damien for Auburn council’s Ward 5
Auburn City Council Ward 5 is overdue for new representation. I recently met Stefanie Mahr-Damien while she was canvassing my neighborhood. I was happy to see someone who is passionate, motivated and willing to step up to the plate for Ward 5. Stefanie is a candidate who would work to bring back an efficient recycling […]
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Sen. Rick Bennett: Vote yes on Question 2 to protect Maine elections from foreign government interference
The Federal Elections Commission recently ruled that it has no jurisdiction over state referendum campaigns, creating this dangerous loophole that allows foreign governments — and entities they control — to spend in referendum campaigns unless explicitly prohibited by state law.
