The trend of writing your own obituary — getting the last word — is on the rise. Do you know someone who left this world but not before writing their own story? Or have you written your own last words? We’re hoping to hear from readers who have written their own obituaries or helped others […]
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Portland police officers now allowed to have (some) tattoos
The new policy is intended to catch up with changing social standards and open the door to qualified recruits.
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Billionaire Mike Bloomberg drops out of Democratic presidential race, endorses Joe Biden
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg drops out of Democratic presidential race, endorses Joe Biden.
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Greyhounds, watch repair and Easter Egg Hunts among requests
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if there are fellow greyhound owners in the Lewiston-Auburn area who know of any fenced-in areas to bring their dpgs to run and socialize with other greyhounds, besides the dog park. Thank you so much for your help! — Kelly, Lewiston ANSWER: I’m sure some generous people in Sun Spots […]
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Buckfield board tables adult use marijuana ordinance
Selectmen want to review the proposal submitted by Rachel Lerose.
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Portland company’s global seafood expo scratched because of coronavirus fears
Diversified Communications had said last week that it was prepared for the event in Boston, but concerns increased.
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In surprise move, Fed slashes rates to mitigate virus economic impact
In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point in an effort to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus.
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On this date in Maine history: March 3
March 3, 1820: The U.S. Senate’s acceptance of a provision that slavery be permitted in Missouri – which would become a state in 1821 – fulfills a compromise that clears the way for Maine to become a state 12 days later. News that Maine’s admission to the Union is linked to the slavery question sparks […]
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Readers worldwide interested in Esperanto postcards
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read the column on the Sun Journal website regarding Dorothy, who is looking for someone to translate Esperanto postcards. We are very interested in them. The Department of Planned Languages and Esperanto Museum of the Austrian National Library is home to the world’s largest specialist library for interlinguistics and Esperanto. We […]
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Red Sox notebook: Eovaldi off to strong start this spring
Nathan Eovaldi, who pitched just 67 2/3 innings last season, has been dominant in two starts in spring training.