Whichever way the wind blows … so blow those on the left. President Donald Trump is standing firm on the border wall. He has publicly stated he will shoulder the blame for a shutdown if the left won’t give him the $5 billion to build it. The left is blowing in the wind — as […]
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Stanton Bird Club announces January events
The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has announced events planned for January. All events are free and open to the public. Monday, Jan. 7, Lewiston, 6:30 p.m. The club’s next meeting will feature guest speaker Michael Perry of Freeport. The meeting will be held in room 285 at USM-LAC, 55 Westminster St. Perry […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 21
100 years ago: 1918 The all-day meeting of Auburn Grange on Saturday was one of the events of the season. It was a combination affair, as there was a program in the forenoon and still another in the afternoon. A large part of the afternoon was given over to the Christmas trees, and these made […]
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Aspirin therapy's usefulness depends on individual risks
DEAR DR. ROACH: Like many men, I have been taking 81-mg aspirin for decades. I recently saw a report indicating that not only is it not helpful, but that it actually can increase the risk of internal bleeding and the likelihood of death from cancer. What is your advice on the wisdom of continuing to […]
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Transgender man has kept full story from his parents
DEAR ABBY: I’m a transgender male who has grown up in an area where many people discourage such things. They view what I am as a sin and me as a sinful, satanic child. My parents are against anything different, including the LGBT community. I have already gone through top surgery, but they don’t know […]
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Aquarius: Listen to youngsters for insight
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 35; Ray Romano, 61; Samuel L. Jackson, 70; Jane Fonda, 81. Happy Birthday: Keep things in perspective this year. If you let your emotions take over, you will miss out on what’s truly important. Organize your time and refuse to let anyone lure you with fancy words and […]
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Aquarius: Listen to youngsters for insight
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 35; Ray Romano, 61; Samuel L. Jackson, 70; Jane Fonda, 81. Happy Birthday: Keep things in perspective this year. If you let your emotions take over, you will miss out on what’s truly important. Organize your time and refuse to let anyone lure you with fancy words and […]
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Local roundup: Mountain Valley boys stay unbeaten with win over Hall-Dale
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley remained unbeaten and handed Hall-Dale its first loss of the season, 63-53, in MVC boys’ basketball action Thursday. Keegan Davis led Mountain Valley (6-0) with 27 points, including three 3-pointers. Cameron Godbois added 12 points and Will Sorensen had nine. Ashtyn Abbott scored 22 points and Alec Byron scored 18 for […]
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Boys' basketball: Lisbon grinds out win over Dirigo
LISBON — Dirigo and Lisbon contested nearly every inch of the court, and points were hard to come by in Thursday’s Mountain Valley Conference boys’ basketball clash at Lisbon High School. In the end, four key free throws by Lisbon standout DJ Douglass and one last rebound by teammate Issac Burnell allowed the hosts to […]
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Boys' basketball: Mt. Blue continues strong start with overtime win over previously unbeaten Cony
Cony High School’s Simon McCormick attempts to get thet ball from Mt. Blue High School’s James Anderson during a basketball game Thursday in Augusta. (Kennebec Journal photo by Andy Molloy) AUGUSTA — Impressive as the Mt. Blue boys’ basketball team’s start has been, the Cougars faced their biggest test so far on Thursday night. James […]