BRUNSWICK — The Saturday morning after Janet Mills won the gubernatorial election in November, Pender Makin sat in bed with her computer, sipping some coffee and preparing to compose a letter to whoever would be the next commissioner of the state Department of Education. “I was on the one hand so filled with hope for a […]
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Community meal
PARIS — There will be a public supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Paris Fire Station, Western Avenue, South Paris. The menu will include roast turkey, potatoes, veggies, bread, mac and cheese and homemade pies and desserts. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-12 and free for children 3 […]
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Help for hair loss, chapped lips
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There is an ad on the radio, I think WCLZ or WHOM, that advertises hair replacement systems. Could you help me find their contact information and their location? — Dee, no town ANSWER: The wonderful people at Madeline’s Hair Replacement work with those who are losing their hair because of cancer treatments, […]
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Spotlight is on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The right can’t stop talking about the incoming youngest member of the House, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The left isn’t much better. You know AOC. She rose from obscurity to instant celebrity as a self-described socialist running for Congress. The former waitress did it with a brilliant campaign combining social media genius with just showing up. In […]
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Son-in-law's old tablet reveals surprising secret
DEAR ABBY: My son-in-law gave me a tablet that he was not using, as he had upgraded. He removed most of his information. When I went to set up my accounts, I noticed his list of apps and passwords was still present and saw four accounts to an adult dating site. My daughter and SIL […]
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Sagittarius: Work to protect your secret
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brooke Williams, 35; Katie McGrath, 36; Eli Manning, 37; Danica McKellar, 44. Happy Birthday: This will turn into an emotional year if you aren’t precise regarding your likes, dislikes and intentions. Don’t leave anything to chance or get into uncomfortable situations with people who are not known for being trustworthy […]
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Most intermittent hand numbness comes from trapped nerves
DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past four weeks now, I wake up during the night because both of my hands have gone numb. I work my hands to get the feeling back and walk around my house for about 20 minutes as I do hand exercises. This happens two or three times during the night. […]
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Resolution: To speak better English
“Why can’t the English teach their children how to speak?” asked Professor Henry Higgins in the musical “My Fair Lady.” It’s a good question for Americans, especially millennials. On a recent flight two young women sat behind me, chattering away rather loudly. In just one minute I counted 16 “likes” and “you knows” from just […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 3
100 years ago: 1919 Headquarters of the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce are to be in the main floor of the Strand Theater building. The committee, appointed by the chamber to arrange for new quarters, signed a three-year lease for this store. The committee included: President George W. Raymond, Henry A. Free, E. A. Mollheron and […]
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Local roundup: Luci Rothwell, Telstar girls top Lisbon for first win
BETHEL — Luci Rothwell had a double-double, scoring 24 points and grabbing 20 boards in Telstar’s 53-36 girls’ basketball victory over Lisbon on Wednesday. Brooke Richardson contributed 11 points for the Rebels (1-7) and seven rebounds. Charlee Cox had 13 points for the Greyhounds (0-6), while Mallory Fairbanks had 12 points. Hall-Dale 46, Spruce Mountain […]