AUBURN — A former math teacher at a Freeport Christian school was sentenced Wednesday to serve eight years of an 13-year prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to 10 felony sex charges involving a 15-year-old student. Derek Michael Boyce, 37 of Woolwich apologized to the girl, who read a statement to the court. “You made […]
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Statewide film festival on director John Ford to include Lewiston venue
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center will be putting on the film festival “John Ford: 125 Years” to celebrate Maine native and Oscar-award-winning director John Ford. Independent theaters and venues across the state will participate in showing his films. “The Grapes of Wrath” will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the Edmund […]
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PPIs not the best choice for occasional heartburn
DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past 50 years I have been bothered by occasional indigestion or heartburn after eating a greasy or spicy meal. This might occur several times per month, but not more than once a week. I have always gotten instant relief through either calcium carbonate tablets (Tums) or a teaspoon of sodium […]
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Hanover sweeps the Maine Gladiators
Hanover (N.H.) Wild 12U 5, Maine Gladiators 12U 4 WOODSTOCK, VERMONT — Gibson Dozois had two goals and an assist as the Maine Gladiators lost to the Hanover Wild 5-4 on Sunday, January 13. Drew Smith and Peyton Dyer also scored in the loss. Hanover (N.H.) Wild 12U 5, Maine Gladiators 12U 4 WOODSTOCK, VERMONT — […]
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Sagittarius: Be careful about easy distractions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wilmer Valderrama, 39; Christian Bale, 45; Phil Collins, 68; Charles S. Dutton, 68. Happy Birthday: Stand up for your beliefs, and make a difference in your community, workplace or circle of friends. How you approach life and the suggestions and solutions you make will draw positive attention to you and […]
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Man seeking commitment finds casual sex instead
DEAR ABBY: What are your thoughts about having a sex-only arrangement with an ex? Most of the women I’ve dated have contacted me after the relationship was over hoping to have “no-strings-attached” sex on a regular basis. I have always refused because I figured it would make it more difficult to move on and to […]
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Bills to ban future shutdowns have risks
The Washington Post The Congressional Budget Office reported Monday that the five-week government shutdown cost the country $3 billion that it will never get back, with substantial pain for individuals who went unpaid and businesses that lost customers. With another closure looming, two senators are pushing bills they say would end shutdowns once and for […]
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Dixie and Greyson are FCAS's Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Cat of the Week is Greyson, a handsome 4- to 6-year-old male who has been known to exhibit a naughty or a nice personality at times. Dog of the Week is Dixie, a 5-year-old female Staffy mix from North Carolina. Dixie has […]
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SeniorsPlus announces class schedule for February
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Education Center classes for February. Classes are held at 8 Falcon Road and are free, unless noted. Heart Health for Everyone — Friday, Feb. 1, 2 to 4 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Andrew Eisenhauer, medical director at Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. Discuss trends in heart health, the latest […]
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'Human Error,' a comedy of serious business, sure to exact laughter from all sides
“Whether I am ill or well, in high spirits or low, I am always equal to tragedy, but comedy—well, that is a serious business.” – David Garrick, actor (1717–1779) LEWISTON — Comedy is serious business in “Human Error,” the new and captivating play by Eric Pfeffinger in production through Feb. 3 at The Public Theater. […]