U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin helped thwart a bid Thursday to require the construction of three extra Virginia-class subs by reducing funding for other military hardware, including $250 million earmarked for Bath Iron Works’ destroyer program. A bipartisan vote of 267-144 shot down the amendment sought by U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., and […]
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Jay water district lifts boil-water order
JAY — Jay Village Water District lifted its boil-water order Thursday, three days after it was announced because of a water line break. Customers on School Bus Road, Ludden Drive and Barker Street who lost water during the break Monday can now use the water as normal.
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Posted inEncore, sj-web
Tattooed Lies at Pedro O'Hara's
Tattooed Lies will perform at Pedro O’Hara’s, 34 Main St., Friday, June 29, from 8 to 11 p.m. Members of the band include Melissa Noel, lead vocals; Ed Garnier, drums, percussion and vocals; Paul Audet, lead guitar and vocals and Tracy Proctor, bass and vocals.
Posted inMaine, sj-web
As Supreme Court fight looms, Susan Collins hopes to avoid politics
As President Donald Trump prepares to pick someone to replace retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, many are eyeing Maine’s senior senator as one of the few Republicans who might stand in the way of a right-wing successor to a judge who often provided the swing vote on the nine-person court. They are likely […]
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Mark Dion seeks AG office, which he says should be an elected position
AUGUSTA — After falling short in his gubernatorial run, Democratic state Sen. Mark Dion of Portland said Thursday he hopes to be chosen as Maine’s next attorney general. Dion, a Lewiston native, said that competing in the Democratic primary made him realize he would like to serve as the state’s top legal officer where he […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Glenn E. Chute
SOUTH PARIS — Glenn Everett Chute, 92, died Tuesday, June 26, at Maine Veterans Home, South Paris, after years of struggling with vascular dementia. He was born March 10, 1926, “in the den” of the family farm on Maple Ridge in Harrison, the son of Walter and Hazel Little Chute. He attended the one-room school on […]
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Carleton D. Morrison
DURHAM — Carleton D. Morrison, 65, of Durham passed away at home Sunday, June 24, with his family by his side. He was born in Portland on March 13, 1953, a son of the late George and Christine (Clark) Morrison. He lived his entire life in the southern or central parts of Maine, and attended school […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Treatment for asthma
DEAR DR. ROACH: Back in the early 1930s, I had asthma. My dad had asthma all his life. When either of us had an attack, my dad would use a powder called Green Mountain Powder. He would set fire to some of the powder, and we would inhale the smoke. It worked very well. You […]
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Cancer: Don't settle for less
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 32; John Cusack, 52; Kathy Bates, 70; Mel Brooks, 92. Happy Birthday: You’re in a better position than you realize. Face limitations head-on and calculate the best way to turn negative situations into positives. Compassion and understanding will help you convince others to support your actions and turn […]
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America is no longer first
Republicans complained Obama was not leading in world affairs. Trump says America is back and respected again under his presidency, but that’s not true. Under Trump’s guidance America has given up its standing and leadership role in the world. Is America becoming a rogue regime? Our allies are being treated like enemies. Our enemies are […]