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Mark LaFlamme: Where’d everybody go?

by Mark LaFlamme April 9, 2023April 10, 2023

Talk of the Town: There have been way too many changes in Lewiston lately and I’m not having it. I shall propose an ordinance demanding that . . .

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String. Deadwood. Spread eagle. A beginner’s guide to speaking the language of candlepin

by Nina Mahaleris April 9, 2023April 13, 2023

If you’ve ever been bowling, you’ve most definitely heard the word “strike,” “spare,” and maybe even a “turkey.” But candlepin bowling has its own special language. Walk into any candlepin bowling league night and you’ll likely hear a jumble of seemingly random words pieced together as players bowl their strings. If you’re a candlepin newbie, […]

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In a word: What’s with all the #@%&! swearing?

by Jim Witherell Special to the Sun Journal April 9, 2023April 6, 2023

Lalochezia comes from the Greek — “lalos” (speak) and “khezo” (to relieve oneself) — and refers to the use of foul language to relieve stress or pain. And it does!

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Mystery Photo for April 9, 2023

by Russ Dillingham April 9, 2023April 6, 2023

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

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Conversations beyond the grave?

April 4, 2023

For as long as human beings have grieved for dead loved ones, they have longed for more time with their dearly departed. Coming to Maine later in the spring is a man who claims he can fulfill that wish. Matt Fraser is described as “America’s Top Psychic Medium” and in June, he’ll be in Portland […]