AUBURN — Eastern European countries have been mandating the teaching of English in their public schools for the past decade. Poland is one of those nations making strides to teach their youth at every grade level to become proficient in English. The Auburn Public Library will host a program Tuesday, March 27, by longtime educator […]
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Pet-friendly business is booming
If the sound of whimpers and the sight of sad puppy dog eyes have pet owners rethinking their decision to leave their furry friends behind when hitting the town, it may come as a relief to such owners that more and more businesses are becoming pet-friendly. There was a time when pets were boarded while […]
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Safety first when traveling with pets
Pets’ love is unconditional, so it’s no wonder that pet parents want to keep their beloved animals by their side as much as possible. Pet owners whose pets spend ample time in the car should brush up on some safety precautions to ensure the roadways are safe for all travelers, including those covered in fur. […]
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HHS investigates Secretary Tom Price's travel on charter jets
In this Sept. 15, 2017, photo, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price speaks at the Mirmont Treatment Center in Media, Pa. Federal investigators say they are reviewing Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price’s recent use of costly charter flights on official business to see if it complied with government travel regulations. The inspector […]
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U.S., U.K. ban electronics from Mideast, North Africa flights
This May 8, 2014 file photo shows Emirates passenger planes at Dubai airport in United Arab Emirates. The U.S. government is temporarily barring passengers on certain flights originating in eight other countries from bringing most types of electronics in their carry-on luggage. A U.S. official tells The Associated Press that the ban beginning Tuesday, March […]
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Sûreté du Québec, Oxford County Sheriff, state police join forces
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, Maine State Police and the Sûreté du Québec will partner to keep American and Canadian travelers safe over the holiday weekend. In the U.S., it’s Columbus Day weekend. In Canada, it’s Action de Grâce, a holiday similar to the American Thanksgiving celebrated the second Monday in October. […]
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Ali-Liston 50th: Paul Dube, businessman who got big boost
The Phantom Punch at 50 Interactive guide to our stories, photos, audio and video | Audio: Listen to the radio broadcast from the fight | Video: Can you see the punch? | Interactive timeline of the fighters’ careers | Newspaper coverage & readers’ memories from 1965 In 1965, both the Twin Cities travel agent and the world heavyweight champion were off to a pretty good start […]
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Fast lane to get a bit faster on some parts of Maine’s highways
Post by MaineDOT. Post by MaineDOT. PORTLAND — Just in time for the busy summer travel season, Maine is increasing the speed limit on most of Interstate 295 and long sections of the state-run portion of Interstate 95, but motorists will have to wait until later in the summer to go faster on the Maine Turnpike, […]
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Auburn-Lewiston YMCA Boys’ Basketball Team
The fifth-and-sixth grade Auburn/Lewiston YMCA boys’ basketball team remained undefeated in the Cape Community League A division with a 55-17 victory over Saco recently. Storm Jipson led the attack with 15 points. Dan Milks was next with 10 points followed by Max Creaser with nine points,Devonte Scott had eight, Austin Brown seven points, Giles Paradie […]