FARMINGTON — Richard E. Wells, 88, of Livermore, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 20, at Orchard Park in Farmington, following a brief illness. He was born July 19, 1929, in Lewiston, the son of Carl Wells and Mary (Haskell) Wells. He attended Livermore Falls High School. On Nov. 10, […]
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Marie A. Picard
AUBURN — Marie A. Picard, 81, of Auburn passed away Friday, June 1, in Auburn. She was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Fishdale, Mass., to parents William Heroux and Agnes (Dubois) Heroux. Marie entered the gates of heaven suddenly June 1. Marie enjoyed her cat, Precious, and loved helping others, loved to cook and was a […]
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Opponents keep feeding Trump media machine
The time has come for Donald Trump’s critics to take a much-deserved vacation from all things Donald Trump. The media especially can use this time to work on dropping their compulsion to obsess on every lie, insult and provocation he crafts for their consumption. This invitation extends to participants in social media, which, after all, […]
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Fear is a mighty enemy
What a sad day when school officials cancel all planned field trips because of one tragic accident. It has impacted everyone — family, friends, school mates, etc. — but why add to the anxiety level of students/parents by going that route? Is the lesson taught here by the superintendent that students should now be afraid […]
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Pisces: Invest more time in yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 38; Jason Mraz, 41; Selma Blair, 46; Randy Jackson, 62. Happy Birthday: Make this a year to remember by engaging in things you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t had the opportunity to do. A creative endeavor will change the way you do things in the future, helping […]
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Illegal immigration
Illegal immigration has become an emotional issue in the media. If America is a nation of laws, citizens should obey them. If they are not good laws, they should be changed. Many regulations and rules have the force of law. Several cities and states call themselves sanctuaries. That means officials arrest illegals who perform criminal […]
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'Let them meet my wall'
Children along Mexico’s border are being torn from their parents’ arms and housed in detention centers, some with cages or cells. I have two children, whose well-being I care for deeply, as many other parents do, as well. How many people, if living in a dangerous country where their sons were constantly being approached by […]
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Salvatore LaBarbera
LEWISTON — Salvatore LaBarbera, 82, died Tuesday evening, June 19, at his home. Sal was born May 18, 1936, in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Roberto and Anna (Sparacino) LaBarbera. He grew up in Flushing, Queens, N.Y., and moved to Portland in 1962. In 1967, he married his wife of 51 years, Ann Duran. […]
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Briefly: Local
‘Essentials of College Planning’ The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free “Essentials of College Planning” workshops for adults age 19 and older. Lewiston: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Fed-Cap Lewiston, 1035 Lisbon St. Livermore Falls: 10 and 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 16, at Spruce Mountain Adult Education, 9 Cedar St. Wilton: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, […]
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If this isn't a 'trade war,' what is it?
WASHINGTON — The escalating trade war between the United States and China poses crucial, though unanswerable, questions: Is this the beginning of the end of the post-World War II international trading system or will the present arrangements survive, as they have for 70 years? Almost certainly, historians will judge favorably the postwar expansion of trade […]