AUBURN — Carmelle U. Lamarre Belanger, 96, formerly of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, March 10, at the Clover Manor in Auburn, where she had been a resident since 2011. Her family was with her throughout the day to surround her with love and affection and to share fond memories. Her […]
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President Trump resembles Andrew Jackson
Upon taking office, President Donald Trump dusted off a portrait of Andrew Jackson and hung it above his desk in the Oval Office. He chose better than he knew. The most jaw-dropping furor of the early Trump administration — the Obama wiretapping allegation — was presaged in broad outline almost 200 years ago during Jackson’s […]
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Wilton league bowling results
WILTON — Shiretown Men’s bowling results for March 1 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team standings: North Builders 353, 272; Food City 346, 279; Pinsetters 335 ½, 289 ½; Rif Raf 300 ½, 324 ½; DRS 299 ½, 325 ½; Webster Heating 294, 331; F.&E. Builders 293, 332; Riverview P.&H. 267 ½, 357 ½. High […]
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Webber panelist for law event
AUBURN — Skelton Taintor & Abbott shareholder Rebecca Webber will be one of the panelists at the 16th Annual Employment Law Update, sponsored by the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association. The daylong event will take place April 3 at the Augusta Civic Center. Webber will present on the topic […]
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Legislators eye measure to protect IRAs from creditors
AUGUSTA — Maine is one of only a few states that lets creditors attempt to access cash locked up in a debtor’s Individual Retirement Account, a privilege that risks the life savings of people thrifty enough to save for their old age. Worried that it may help drive retirees away from the state, legislators are […]
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Wilton draft budget lowers taxes
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons made budget recommendations Monday amounting to $3.11 million in expenses, an increase of about $24,000 over last year. But an increase in revenues means the tax burden will go down. Taxpayers would have to raise $2.08 million, or about $13,000 less than last year, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. Revenues are expected […]
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State House passes Jared Golden's bill to help veterans get ID
AUGUSTA — Seeking to help about 500 Maine veterans who get their medical care at a military base, the House endorsed a measure Wednesday that would cover the cost of buying each of the patients a required identification card. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Lewiston, said the veterans haven’t been able to use their Maine driver’s licenses […]
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Poulos to speak at Mountain Valley Middle School March 21
MEXICO — River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will present guest speaker Christopher Poulos at a free community dinner and presentation March 21 in the Mountain Valley Middle School cafeteria and auditorium. Poulos recently graduated from University of Maine School of Law and is in recovery from substance-use disorder. His journey has taken him from federal […]
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Mexico Bicentennial Committee chooses logo, plans fundraisers
MEXICO — The town of Mexico will celebrate its bicentennial anniversary on Feb. 13, 2018, with a variety of activities to follow throughout the year. The committee is at work and has a number of announcements. The bicentennial logo has been chosen. The committee had between 15 and 20 logo entries, including a number from […]