DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Gina Mason Moxie Memorial Moxie Parade, to be held during the 37th Lisbon Falls Moxie Festival on July 13 at 10 a.m., will have floats, clowns, many Kora units, music and more. Our goal this year is to have our biggest parade yet and we want everyone to take part. In […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 17
100 years ago: 1919 Chief Field and the Lewiston Police were mighty glad to hear of a bill being introduced in the Senate to increase the pay in that department. Chief Field and the police have felt for some time that the men have been underpaid. The patrolmen have not been paid as much as […]
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'Love Loss' to return to Good Theater for 12-show encore
PORTLAND — “Love Loss and What I Wore” by Nora Ephron and Deliah Ephron is returning to Good Theater for 12 performances from Jan. 19-Feb. 9. This production was a huge hit last winter for Good Theater, the professional company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. “Love Loss and What […]
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Reason to build the 'wall'
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency reports that in the past year more Americans have died from drug overdoses than were killed in motor vehicle accidents. Much of the illegal drugs come through America’s southern border with Mexico, largely through border areas not protected by walls or barriers. The January issue of the Judicial Watch “Verdict” […]
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Bargain hunter's bragging tries her friend's patience
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend I’ll call Rose who likes to brag about how cheap she is. Sometimes when we’re talking, she will interrupt me and ask, “How do you like my pants? I got them for a dollar at a yard sale.” Or she’ll say, “I got them for free.” Rose likes to […]
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Taking issue with Cal Thomas
In his column published Jan. 11, Cal Thomas uses verbal tactics similar to those made popular by the current administration and others who want to deny or bend the truth, or at least claim to present their opinion as truth, by branding opponents to their way of thinking with some demeaning term. In this case, […]
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One more time: Socialism doesn't work
When you receive your paycheck and look at the withholding for federal, state and sometimes city taxes, along with Social Security and Medicare, you probably don’t think you’re underpaying governments and want them to take more. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio believes that if you have played by what used to be called […]
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CLT's production of 'Lend Me A Tenor' wraps up Sunday
Community Little Theatre actors strike a pose while rehearsing a scene for their production of “Lend Me A Tenor.” From left are Roger Philippon as Saunders, Benjamin Morang as Max, Paul Menezes as Tito Merelli and Jason Pelletier as a bellhop. CLT will present this weekend the final performances of this Ken Ludwig comedy. The show […]
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There is no good argument for not vaccinating against disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just read an article that vaccinations are on the decline in many states. My question is about children who already have vaccinations. Do unvaccinated children who catch a disease pose any risk of infecting vaccinated children? Who is actually at risk here: Is it only the kids who don’t receive vaccinations […]
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Capricorn: Stick to the truth, facts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zooey Deschanel, 39; Jim Carrey, 57; Steve Harvey, 62; Betty White, 97. Happy Birthday: Be careful what you sign up for this year. Something you thought would be advantageous will turn out to be a burden. Added responsibilities will be tiring but will also bring you joy. Make the most […]