FALMOUTH — Louise S. Conti of South Portland died Friday, March 17, after a period of declining health. She was 90 years old. Louise was born Alberta Theresa Louise Stalmuke on Feb. 11, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of Anthony T. Stalmuke and Alice Miller. As a child, she lived in Los Angeles before […]
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‘Essentials of College Planning’ PARIS — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting a free workshop entitled “Essentials of College Planning” for adults 19 at 10 a.m. Mondays, April 10 and 24, at the Western Maine University and Community College Center, 232 Main St. FMI, register: 1-800-281-3703, meoc.maine.edu. Cancer Resource Center Reiki clinic NORWAY — The Cancer […]
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Late-night blaze at Formed Fiber in Auburn
Auburn and Lewiston firefighters were knocking down an active fire Monday night at ConForm Automotive, formerly Formed Fiber Technologies, at 125 Allied Road. The fire started near machinery and has extended into the roof. All employees have evacuated safely and there are no reported injuries.
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Peru selectmen to seek National Guard help with projects
PERU — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Monday to look into inviting the National Guard to assist in revitalizing or repairing certain town properties. Board Chairwoman Carol Roach said she learned of a program offered by the National Guard called Innovative Readiness Training Request for Military Assistance. She said some of the projects the […]
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New Sharon woman escapes serious injury in Jay crash
JAY — A New Sharon woman was treated at the scene after her car went off Maxwell Road and rolled onto its side, Police Chief Richard Caton IV said. Rocell Marcellino, 60, of New Sharon, was driving from Wilton when her car went into soft snow, back onto the road and into a snowbank before […]
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Reader seeks antique doll repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping that you or your readers can help me find someone who repairs china/bisque and leather antique dolls. I have one that was given to me by my great-grandmother that is ready to be passed on and she needs some work done to get her ready for her new home. […]
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Amazon to begin collecting sales taxes in Maine
PORTLAND — Amazon said it will begin collecting sales tax on purchases shipped to Maine addresses next month. The online retailer has been working in recent months to reach agreements in a handful of remaining states where it doesn’t collect sales taxes. The agreement in Maine, first reported by WMTW-TV, was confirmed by an Amazon spokeswoman […]
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Two bills aim to repeal voter-approved three-percent income surtax
AUGUSTA (AP) — Two bills would repeal a 3 percent income surtax on Maine’s highest earners that voters approved last November. The surtax makes Maine have one of the nation’s highest tax rates on top of earners with a 10.15 percent tax on earnings over $200,000. Supporters say the surtax helps the state reach its […]
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Senate Democrats criticize Neil Gorsuch at confirmation hearing
Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 20, 2017, for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. WASHINGTON (AP) — The coverage of Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch (all times local): Updated 2:20 p.m.: Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling on Supreme Court […]
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White House reacts to FBI director Comey's testimony on Russian hacking
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coverage of a congressional inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election (all times local): Updated 2:25 p.m.: The White House is distancing itself from two former senior members of Donald Trump’s team, amid an FBI investigation into possible connections between Trump “associates” and Russia. White House press secretary Sean Spicer […]