The state’s industry is maturing and could bring in revenue of nearly $200 million this year. But even now, many companies are forced to operate on a cash-only basis.
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‘Oppenheimer’ has reopened debate in the U.S. In Japan, it’s more complex.
While the U.S. is still chewing over the decision to use the bomb back then, Japan has largely accepted the postwar reality.
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With a constant eye on the bottom line, China couple see their artisanal cheese production flourish
The future looks bright for Fredrikson Farm as it looks to produce more than 30,000 pounds of cheese next year, the most in its history and up from about 5,000 pounds only five years ago.
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Poland town clerk to be honored with Grange Community Service Award
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange #5 will honor Town Clerk Judy Akers with the Grange Community Service Award for 49 years of service to the town of Poland on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. A light meal will be provided. We hope for a big turnout of townspeople to show their appreciation to Judy. […]
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Roofing recommendation, reader requests hardwood floor refinishing
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Regarding the July 24 Sun Spots about roofing, I’ve just had my roof completely reshingled and am happy to forward my recommendation to your readers. Don Darling, of Darling & Son’s Roofing (https://www.darlingandsonconstruction.com/, 576-2585) and his crew did an outstanding job of stripping the old shingles, applying a new ice and water shield, underlayment […]
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Other presidents who visited before or after serving in the White House
1878 and 1879 – U.S. Rep. James Garfield campaigns for Republicans in Lewiston. 1914 – Former President Theodore Roosevelt speaks at a rally at Lewiston City Hall. 1916 – Roosevelt campaigns in Lewiston for the Republican ticket. 1920 – Massachusetts Gov. Calvin Coolidge comes to Bates College in Lewiston to receive an honorary degree. 1920 […]
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Local nonprofit accepting donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our Russell Family will be celebrating our 100th Family Reunion on Saturday, July 29. This reunion goes back generations and for the past 50 years or more we have met at Bear Pond in Hartford/Turner. This year we are looking forward to having family members come from all over the country. If […]
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Commentary: The current structure of Maine high school football just doesn’t work
It’s time to make some changes because crowning six state champions is just too many, writes Mike Mandell.
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Maine pledges to install 175,000 more heat pumps by 2027
Maine met its goal to install 100,000 heat pumps two years ahead of schedule. So Gov. Janet Mills is raising the bar, hoping that general state and federal incentives will help Maine lower heating bills and meet its climate goals.
