Guitarist and singer Ron Bergeron will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., in Lewiston. He has been playing guitar for more than 20 years and singing even longer. He takes requests for songs, from quiet sentimental pop ballads to high-energy rock anthems, country, blues and American standards. There […]
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An interesting experience
I started a job last fall driving the “safe-ride” shuttle on weekend nights at Bates College. What I immediately experienced is how polite and grateful all the students are to have this service. Recently, I had a very pleasant encounter. I was transporting a female student from India across campus and she asked me how […]
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Trump makes play for political center
WASHINGTON — With Democrats embracing neo-socialist policies to eliminate private health insurance and fossil fuels, America’s political center is up for grabs. In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Trump made a concerted — if belated — play for it. A State of the Union address is the one moment when the […]
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Ron Bergeron takes Pedro's stage Friday night
Ron Bergeron will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston. Bergeron has been playing guitar for over 20 years and singing for even longer. His goal every show is to entertain the audience as best as he can with his great talent and light-hearted humor. He takes requests […]
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Bathroom Peeping Tom stuns retirement home employee
DEAR ABBY: Something happened at work that has me traumatized. I work at a retirement house for a convent. The nuns are sweet, kind and easy to get along with. But last week while I was using the bathroom, a nun decided to be a Peeping Tom while I was on the toilet. She laughed […]
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Jobs reports lack information
Every month, the federal Bureau of Labor releases a report on jobs that have been created. I have three questions about those reports: • In what sector are they created, i.e.,: service, manufacturing, agriculture, etc.? • Do they pay a living wage in the areas where they are created? • Are they permanent or temporary? […]
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World's Greatest Sleigh Rides coming to Lisbon
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The World’s Greatest Sleigh Rides will be held Sunday, Feb. 17, at 400 Main St. in Lisbon Falls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be old-fashioned sleigh rides pulled by draft horses, ponies, mules, and mini-horses through fields and forest. The price is $5 for adults and $3 for children. […]
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Annual Winterpaloozah! in Rangeley RANGELEY — The fourth annual Winterpaloozah! will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Haley Pond Park and Rangeley Town Park. It is a free family event. Activities include horse-and-wagon rides, ice skating, saucer bowling, pond hockey, curling, snow golf, fat tire bikes, kicksleds, snow kiting, cross-country […]
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Maritime chokepoints a strategic challenge
In January, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence published two complementary documents: “National Intelligence Strategy 2019” and “The Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community.” The second report was based on DNI Daniel Coats testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. The Strategy report had succinct summaries of challenges America faces. […]
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Spaghetti dinner fundraiser RANGELEY — During Winterpalooza weekend, there will be an all-you-can-eat homemade Italian spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Undercroft of the Church of the Good Shepherd on Main Street. Dinner will be prepared by the Cerminara family, and will include meatballs, salad, garlic bread and dessert. […]