Historically, hunting has always had its ceremonial aspects. The deer hunting club that I have enjoyed for almost 50 years has its unique rituals, mostly all-in-good-fun practices that, we like to think, set us apart from other deer camps, from the mountains of Oregon and the Dismal Swamp of Virginia to the fir thickets of […]
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On Skiing: High school championships highlight busy month
With February here we can look back on a lot of fine skiing up to this point and forward to a lot more to come. It’s true we have had some thaws, but the snow pack in the mountains is deep and just about every trail in the region is open. This is always a […]
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Unified basketball: Greyhounds race past Falcons
LISBON — Dawson Martel poured in 14 points to lead Lisbon to a 58-25 victory over Mountain Valley in Unified basketball action on Friday. Lynn Feely and Michael Farrington added 10 points each for Lisbon (3-1), while Misty Coleman (eight points), Austin Levesque (four points), Kristy Coleman and Kendrick Patten (six points each) all had […]
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February music in services, events at the Auburn UU
AUBURN — First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn, known as Auburn UU, will feature much music in the coming months. Sunday, Feb. 10 — Auburn UU will present its annual All Music worship service at 10am. Members of the congregation, choir and children’s choir will share inspiring musical selections expressing the theme: “We’ll Build […]
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Winthrop High announces second quarter honor roll
WINTHROP — Winthrop High School has announced its honor roll students for the second quarter. High Honors Seniors: Maguire Anuszewski, , Maria Dostie and Cameron Wood. Juniors: Samantha Allen, Gabrielle Blanco, Sara Condon, Maya Deming, Ian Dow, Alexis Emery, Madeline Fenlason and Jillian Schmelzer. Sophmores: Kerrigan Anuszewski, Hannah Duley, Holly Eason, Rowan Goebel-Bain, Noah Grube, […]
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Virgo: Make plans and follow through
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyson Houseman, 29; Mia Farrow, 74; Joe Pesci, 76; Carole King, 77. Happy Birthday: Keep moving forward, regardless of obstacles. Accomplishment should be your goal this year, and giving in to someone who wastes your time or holds you back should not be allowed. This is your year to shine, […]
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Help people where they live
If it’s acceptable to spend $5.7 billion to build a wall along the Mexican border, why couldn’t that money be spent to aid the countries from which the immigrants are fleeing? Help reconstruct their countries to provide safety for those families seeking improved lifestyles in America. Wouldn’t people prefer to stay in their own country […]
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Military note
SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman Kaley M. Rumery graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic […]
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Briefly: Local
Library to hold Scrabble tourney AUGUSTA — A Scrabble tournament will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. The snow date for this event is Saturday, Feb. 23. The tournament is being hosted by the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta. Preregistration is required. Interested folks can visit […]
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College hockey: Hawkey, Friars shut out Black Bears, 1-0
ORONO — The University of Maine was shutout for the fifth time this season, losing a 1-0 Hockey East game to 11th-ranked Providence College Friday night at Alfond Arena. Hayden Hawkey made 28 saves for his sixth shutout of the season, winning his 64th career game to tie the Providence record set by Mario Proulx […]