100 years ago: 1919 The joint committee was named to investigate and report as to the advisability of purchasing the Blaine Mansion to be used as an executive mansion for the state. It consists of Gannett, Kennebec; Emerson, Aroostook, all from the Senate; Maher of Augusta; Eaton, Rumford, and Berry of Waterville from the House. […]
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Former Oxford County lieutenant paid $100,000 in settlement agreement
PARIS — A former Oxford County lieutenant was paid $100,000 in a settlement agreement with Oxford County and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office in return for his resignation and the dismissal of his complaints with the Maine Human Rights Commission. Brian Landis was placed on unpaid leave in June 2017 following his arrest on a […]
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Democratic party finding energy in shift to the left
By Karl Smith Bloomberg Opinion More than two years into his presidency, Donald Trump has remade the Republican Party in his own image. An even greater change, however, is occurring in the Democratic Party — and the president’s populist politics are likely to benefit Democrats more than Republicans. Trump’s election was supposed to have heralded […]
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Sibling sees signs of abuser in teen who beats up on her
DEAR ABBY: When I read the column about the warning signs of an abuser in your archives, I was scared to realize that my older brother is one. He has most of the qualities you pointed out except for the sex stuff. He just turned 14, and he has just started dating. That got me […]
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Local roundup: Oxford Hills pulls away from Leavitt with third-quarter run
Edward Little boys’ hockey earns key win on the road when Ben Cassidy scores in final seconds.
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Boys’ basketball: Winthrop rallies to stun Spruce Mountain in overtime
Ramblers come back from nine-point deficit with three minutes left in game, beat Phoenix in overtime.
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Boys’ basketball: Red Eddies break away from Blue Devils in second half
Wol Maiwen finds rhythm in second half, racks up 37 points and 14 rebounds.
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Boys’ basketball: Rangeley gets revenge, takes down Sacopee Valley
Lakers avenge loss to Hawks earlier this month.
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Girls’ basketball: Rangeley closes out Hebron for 13th win
Olivia Pye’s 10 second-quarter points help shift momentum for Lakers.
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Ties to Maine: Missionary in trouble with Brazilian government
Steve Campbell and his family as seen on the Greene Baptist Church website. (greenebaptist.org) A Christian missionary linked to a church in Greene has been accused of entering the territory of an isolated tribe in western Brazil and possibly exposing the natives to foreign germs. A Brazilian government agency said Steve Campbell could face charges […]