‘Twas the night before Christmas Eve when just arrived at the house Three students home from college and one more en route. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care As we stood in the kitchen, many stories to share. When what to our wondering eyes should disappear, But the lights in the house […]
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At Olive Garden's parent, wage costs crash the party
An upbeat U.S. economy has been good to the restaurant industry in many ways. Strong consumer sentiment has helped keep average checks growing, as diners shrug off price increases and splurge on bigger orders, and prevented industrywide traffic from falling off a cliff. But the healthy economic environment comes with a downside for dining behemoths […]
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Mark LaFlamme: Yule be glad I gave you these gift ideas
This gift stinks So on Tuesday – just one week before Christmas – a conveniently timed windstorm sent trash cans bouncing merrily across various neighborhoods in Lewiston and Auburn. For the frantic last minute shopper, this was like a gift from heaven. Merry Christmas, Mom! Here’s a slightly dented Brute brand garbage can with only […]
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Sagittarius: Carefully consider what others say
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Finn Wolfhard, 16; Noel Wells, 32; Susan Lucci, 72; Harry Shearer, 75. Happy Birthday: Let your heart be your guide. Listen and pay attention to what others have to contribute. Having a broad perspective will give you the ability to be a leader. Don’t let the changes others make cost […]
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FaceTime: Eric White — 'always, always, always' looking for antiques
Eric White said that he has always had a fascination with antiques, vintage collectibles and reselling items, a hobby that has evolved over the years into Vintiques of Maine, a Main Street, Norway, business that sells an assortment of vintage wares, antiques and oddities, many of which are one of a kind. For White, as […]
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Boys' hockey: Lewiston edges St. Dom's when Kurtis Pelletier scores in final minute
Derek Wolverton, left, of Saint Dominic Academy makes contact with Kurtis Pelletier of Lewiston during the first period in Auburn on Saturday. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) AUBURN — The boys’ hockey rivalry between Lewiston and St. Dominic Academy picked up where it left off last season, which ended with a third straight state title for Lewiston […]
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Local roundup: Lexi Mittelstadt’s 26 lead Mt. Blue to win over Cony
FARMINGTON — Lexi Mittelstadt scored 26 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for a double-double as Mt. Blue defeated Cony 47-38 in a girls’ basketball game Saturday. Mittelstadt led the way as the Cougars (4-1) pulled away in the fourth quarter. Kiely Reynolds scored 12 and also amassed five steals in the win. Cony (0-5) […]
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Boys’ hockey: Dragons skate to rivalry win over Eagles
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Dragons came away with bragging rights in the Battle of the Bridge with A 5-2 victory over the Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse/Hyde Eagles at Brunswick’s Sidney J. Watson Arena on Saturday. The Eagles found themselves facing an uphill battle after a pair of quick strikes in the first period gave the Dragons a […]
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Girls’ hockey: Lewiston pulls away from St. Dom’s with second-period outburst
Sara Robert of Lewiston brings the puck up the ice during Saturday’s game against Saint Dominic in Auburn on Saturday. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Lewiston’s shooters kept firing away at St. Dominic Academy goalie Madyson Boulet, and eventually those shots started going in at an increasingly faster rate. The Blue Devils turned a close […]
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On Football: Patriots still playoff-bound, but must improve to reach another Super Bowl
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) makes a long run that was called back on a penalty last Sunday in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) It’s been nine years since the New England Patriots lost at least five games in a season, 16 years since they lost back-to-back games in December. Last Sunday’s 17-10 […]