HARTFORD — The Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp has announced its summer programming, which includes the Parapalooza, campfire circles, devotional services and Religion and Spiritualism classes. Parapalooza: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Hartford Town Hall, 1190 Main St. Admission is $10 which includes information and conversation. Admission-plus is $20 which includes a […]
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Nominations sought for Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is now accepting nominations for the 2018 annual Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award. This award, which is presented by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, honors individuals who have been dedicated to the use of our natural resources and who are embedded in Maine’s […]
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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 2 1/2 years. We have both been married before. I have a son, and he has three daughters. My son is married with two children. He works and is pretty self-sufficient. Two of my husband’s daughters live in the same city we do. They are 26 […]
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George Herbert Ross
POLAND — George Herbert Ross, 61, of Poland passed away Monday, June 18, at home. He was born Oct. 27, 1956, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, to parents Stewart and Florence (Harris) Ross. He was predeceased by both parents. Surviving are his special friend, Linda Patten; his children Amy, Nicole and Melissa; brother, Stewart Ross; sister, […]
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Maine Wildlife Park offering animals enrichment activities
GRAY — The Maine Wildlife Park will host a wildlife enrichment day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Enrichments are items that provide mental and physical stimulation and exercise to captive wildlife to encourage natural behaviors, activity and play. The wildlife park animals are offered enrichments several times a week, and visitors […]
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Danville Junction Grange gives Community Citizen Award
AUBURN — At a recent meeting of Danville Junction Grange, the Community Citizen Award was presented to Donna Searles of Poland. Searles is very active in her community. She regularly collects coupons for the troops and soda can tabs for the Ronald MacDonald House and contributes them to Danville Junction Grange for their projects. She […]
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Funeral notices for Saturday, June 23
BRONK — Karen, 64, of Turner died peacefully at The Hospice House in Auburn on Monday, June 18. A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn. Donations in her memory can be made to the Karen Bronk Fund, DFD Russell Medical Center, 7 […]
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Robitaille and Almquist receive belts
LEWISTON — Pelletier’s Karate Academy wishes to congratulate Owen Robitaille for achieving the rank of Junior Black Belt. To reach this level, Owen has been studying karate for five years and was tested for proficiency in traditional kata (the forms and patterns of karate), kobudo (traditional Okinawan weapons), self-defense, sparring, and knowledge of the art. Pelletier’s […]
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Harvard's anti-Asian-American microaggression
The Harvard University admissions process appears to be an ongoing microaggression against Asian-Americans. A group called Students for Fair Admissions is suing the school for alleged racial discrimination and has filed documents in federal court making a persuasive case, based on data provided by the school. Harvard denies it, but one of the imperatives of […]
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Sea Dogs beat Thunder to end four-game slide.
Portland Sea Dogs basrunner Danny Mars slides safely into second with a stolen base as Trenton Thunder second baseman Billy Fleming mishandles the throw during the fourth inning at Hadlock Field on Friday. Mars advanced to third on the error. (Carl D. Walsh/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — A prime pitching performance, combined with offensive might, […]