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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Second biggest lottery prize ever is up for grabs in tonight’s Powerball drawing
The previous winning Powerball ticket was sold on July 19, and it was worth $1.08 billion after 39 drawings without a jackpot win.
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Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
ACT test scores for U.S. students drop to new 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in first-year college courses.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 11
100 Years Ago: 1923 A postcard, mailed at Squirrel Island, near Boothbay Harbor, on July 4, 1906, was delivered Friday to Perley Wallace, 4 Hill Street. It was mailed by a hotel clerk at the island, and shows the landing, with a number of women gowned in the fashion of that period. The card bears […]
Posted inDear Abby
Suspicions linger about paternity of fiance’s ‘niece’
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have been together nine years. During that time, we have had our ups and downs. Eight years ago, after a year of dating, we decided to move in together. The following year we got into a big argument because his ex-girlfriend was sticking her nose into our household. (She […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Refuse to argue over inconsequential matters. Offer incentives regarding what’s vital to reaching your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matt Bomer, 46; Emily Deschanel, 47; Jane Krakowski, 55; Joan Cusack, 61. Happy Birthday: Look at the big picture and carve a path to help you reach your goal. Put an affordable budget in place and prepare to adjust your lifestyle to fit your dreams, hopes and wishes. Connect with […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Finasteride use causes rare effects of impotence and others
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please tell us about the safety of taking 5 mg of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One urologist prescribed it, claiming that it is safe and prevents serious bladder and prostate problems. Another urologist warned that the dosage has dangerous side effects and to negate taking it. A friend took it […]
Posted inConnections
Lovell land trust to inaugurate new hiking trail Oct. 14
The Greater Lovell Land Trust is opening a new trail on its largest preserve, the new 1,300 acre Kezar Corridor Lands in Lovell. The professionally designed trail was built with the work of the GLLT volunteer trail crew, which calls itself “The Groundhogs.” The community is invited to the grand opening of the trail at […]
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Lewiston league lists Oct. 5 cribbage winners
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its Oct. 5 cribbage results. Dick Cloutier and Reggie Dubois placed first, Marilyn Poulin and Mike Cielinski, second; Linda Williams and Woody Dulac, third; Henry Maheux and Dwight Doughty, fourth; and George Bussiere and David Marshall, fifth. The senior league meets at the Lewiston Armory/Lewiston Senior Center, 60 […]
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Lisbon Falls student named advisor at Western New England University
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Lisbon Falls student Katie Tibbetts has been named a resident advisor for the 2023-24 academic year at Western New England Univeristy. Resident advisors are a group of students selected based on their leadership, interpersonal skills, and commitment to positively influencing their peers. Check out other upcoming area events!