LEWISTON — In preparation for its newest gallery exhibit about shoes, “Footwear: From Function to Fashion,” Museum L-A’s guest curators are searching for more information about the shoe industry in Auburn. Museum L-A has heard through sources over the years that Auburn was once known as the “White Shoe City of the World.” After many research […]
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Woman in fatal Turner crash ID’d
TURNER — The pedestrian who was struck and killed late Thursday by a vehicle on Route 4 was identified Friday as a 36-year-old local woman. Catherine Gauthier was struck at about 9 p.m. by a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Roger S. Keene Jr., 48, of Turner. The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said in […]
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RSU 73 to form search committee for interim superintendent
JAY — A search committee will be formed to find an interim superintendent for Regional School Unit 73, school board acting chairman Michael Morrell announced Thursday night. The announcement followed an hourlong closed-door session by the board. On Jan. 10 the board accepted the resignation, effective that day, of Superintendent Todd LeRoy. His resignation followed weeks of turmoil after […]
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America's Venezuelan policy options outlined
During a Jan. 27 White House press briefing addressing U.S. economic sanctions imposed on Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime, reporters noticed national security adviser John Bolton idly clasping at his side a notepad containing the handwritten phrase: “5,000 troops to Colombia.” Reuters reported it was “not clear if disclosure of the notes was intentional, and […]
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The real costs of illegal aliens
This is in response to two letters in the Sun Journal (Jan. 24) concerning the border wall. I did some fact-checking on what illegal aliens cost U.S. taxpayers every year. According to the Bureau of Justice, 26 percent of all inmates in federal prisons are illegal aliens, costing $1.42 billion a year. According to Forbes, […]
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John Hasnip to play Pedro's Friday night
John Hasnip, a singer/songwriter from Yeovil, England, will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston. Hasnip is a top entertainer with a quick wit and a solid catalog of songs, great vocals and an expressive guitar style. No cover. For more information call 207-783-6200.
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Disgusted with government
I am disappointed in President Donald Trump. He held the country hostage with his demand for $5.7 billion for a wall that would show people from all the countries of the world that they are not welcome here anymore. He threatens to close down the government once more if funding for that wall is not […]
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Not happy with Gov. Janet Mills
Nobody who I know voted for Janet Mills. I certainly did not vote for her. I have a poor opinion of her. I don’t think she did a very good job as Maine’s attorney general, or at anything before that. Her policies will put the people of Maine into deeper debt than ever. I wish […]
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Sky Family to perform 'Celtic Revival!' show at Norway church
The Norway Church of the Nazarene, 10 Grove St., Norway, will present the Sky Family’s production of “Celtic Revival!” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. From Prince Edward Island, the Sky Family brings world-class Irish dance to lively Celtic/pop-rock music and songs rich in harmonies. Woven throughout are humorous stories and inspirational testimonies. Each member […]
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Closing weekend for The Public Theatre's 'Human Error'
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre’s production of Eric Pfeffinger’s comedy “Human Error” closes this weekend. Remaining performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. House opens 30 minutes before curtain. Concessions are on sale prior to the show. The Public Theatre is at 31 Maple St. For tickets or more […]