There’s no stopping the Grinch. The latest film adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic has been cleaning up at the box office, despite justifiably mixed reviews. I’m not a Dr. Seuss fan. When it comes to children’s books, I’m more a Curious George or Peter Rabbit guy. I generally don’t like the doggerel or the […]
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The myth about American military invincibility
WASHINGTON — The most uncovered story in Washington these days is the loss of U.S. military power — a lesson particularly important in light of recent events: the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis; President Trump’s insane decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria; North Korea’s announcement that it will keep nuclear weapons after all; […]
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Taking our security for granted amid chaos
Wander the twinkling streets of Manhattan in this holiday season and marvel. Not at the wondrous store windows, dressed-up partygoers and festive music out of every speaker. To those used to it, the spectacle repeats every December. The marvel this year is that the celebrating crowds, thicker than ever, are seemingly oblivious to the dangerous […]
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Original Woodstock site to host 50th anniversary concert
BETHEL, N.Y. (AP) — A three-day music festival will be held in August 2019 at the original Woodstock concert site to mark the 50th anniversary of the historic event. The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, a concert venue built on the original Woodstock site, announced Thursday that it will host the golden anniversary event […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 29
100 years ago: 1918 When all else in 1918 has been forgotten, the story will be told of the manner of Maine’s reception of the news of the signing of the armistice — on Nov. 11, when practically all business ended, throughout the State, when men, women, and children flocked into the streets of every […]
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Leo: Don't make promises you can't keep
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jude Law, 46; Patricia Clarkson, 59; Ted Danson, 71; Jon Voight, 80. Happy Birthday: Be true to yourself, your beliefs and your life goals. Stand tall and make your way forward. Use the added discipline to reach your destination and put your ideas and plans into motion. Trust what you […]
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Local roundup: Bri Jordan leads Gray-New Gloucester to win over Yarmouth
GRAY-NEW GLOUCESTER — Brianna Jordan had 12 points, five assists and four steals for Gray-New Gloucester, who used a 13-4 run in the third period to pull away and earn a 39-26 girls’ basketball victory over Yarmouth on Friday. Jordan Grant chipped in 11 points for Gray-New Gloucester (6-0), which led 30-15 through three quarters. Margaret […]
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Girls’ basketball: South Portland earns hard-fought win over Oxford Hills in Class AA showdown
South Portland’s Bela Cloutier fouls Oxford Hills’ Brooke Carson during Friday’s game in Paris. (Brewster Burns photo) PARIS — Oxford Hills erased a seven-point third quarter deficit to pull within one, but a couple of missed shots late, coupled with 23 points from South Portland’s junior forward Maggie Whitmore, halted the last-ditch efforts of the […]
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LA Chamber dinner and awards Jan. 24
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner and awards ceremony Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center by Wyndham. Social hour is from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; awards and other festivities are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This year’s award recipients are: • Ray Geiger, […]
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Sharing the generosity
Employees and patrons of the Village Trading Post and Slattery’s Bakery in West Minot raised $800 for needy children in Minot. Along with donating all their tips for the month of December, employees thanked the community for their generosity. Cathy Wilson, Vicki Burlock, Kerstin Thome, Cayden Fowles and Sam Sirois pose at t he store.