DJ Douglass’ trey at the end of the first half gives Greyhounds a spark.
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Boys’ basketball: Edward Little holds off Deering
Red Eddies survive when Rams miss game-tying shot attempt.
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Sea Dogs' new manager Joe Oliver fosters relaxed environment
New Portland Sea Dogs manager Joe Oliver is introduced at a press conference before the Sea Dogs’ Hot Stove dinner Tuesday in South Portland. (Portland Press Herald photo by Ben McCanna) SOUTH PORTLAND — Joe Oliver played under some tough managers, but he considers himself more easygoing than his mentors. Oliver, 53, looked relaxed Tuesday […]
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Commissioners agree to lease parking lot to town
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners Tuesday approved entering into a lease with the town of Farmington so the town can use the Anson Street lot for year-round overnight parking. Officials have said opening the roughly 40-spot parking lot — which in the past has been reserved for Franklin County Superior Court — would help alleviate demand […]
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Auburn girl focuses on her art
Shyann Clavette, 8, of Auburn decorates the cover of a hand warmer she was making Tuesday at the Auburn PAL Center. Children of all ages visit the center after school for snacks, crafts and other fun activities. For more information about the program, visit auburnpal.com. (Sun Journal photo by Russ Dillingham)
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Advocates for Children joins Community Concepts
LEWISTON — Community Concepts is taking over Advocates for Children. Leaders for both nonprofits say Advocates for Children’s programs and location will stay the same. Employees will remain and the agency’s name will stay the same. But the takeover means Advocates for Children can spend less money on overhead, including an executive director, and it […]
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Poliquin repays $100K loan to himself; campaign coffers all but empty
After his unsuccessful bid to retain his 2nd Congressional District seat, former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s campaign has $3,593 in its coffers and an unpaid debt to the candidate of $36,400. In short, after losing a multimillion-dollar race last year to Lewiston Democrat Jared Golden, Poliquin’s campaign owes more than it has in the bank, […]
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Waiting their turn
Dozens of tractor-trailers fill Goddard Road and back up onto Alfred Plourde Parkway in Lewiston on Tuesday morning as they wait to get into the nearby Walmart Distribution Center. Employees from businesses in the area say the line of trucks occurs first thing every morning but does not prevent them from getting to or from […]
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Samuel James to perform at Johnson Hall
GARDINER — Samuel James will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. Doors open at 7. With a voice of grit and gravel, roots musician James sings with an authenticity lost in time. A modern guitar master, James’ skill has a depth and range that seems impossible […]
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The Public Theatre seeks volunteers
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre is seeking volunteers for behind-the-scenes work on upcoming productions and for its silent auction in March. Responsible people of any age who have time and interest in working backstage, or learning how to be a light or soundboard operator on a production will be considered. The positions do not require […]