Jenna Tracy and her brother, Travis, ski to the lift during opening day at Lost Valley in Auburn on Friday. The ski area opened for the season Friday after the recent cold snap allowed the mountain to make snow around the clock. The ski area will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday […]
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Wisconsin's Walker signs sweeping lame-duck GOP bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed a sweeping package of Republican legislation Friday that restricts early voting and weakens the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general, brushing aside complaints that he is enabling a brazen power grab and ignoring the will of voters. Signing the bills just 24 days before he leaves […]
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Apple upstages Amazon in selecting new tech hub locations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — One tech giant strung dozens of North American cities through a circus-like contest that led mayors and governors to desperately pitch their regions — and offer huge sums of public money — in hopes of landing a gleaming new corporate campus. The other swept in quietly before making its big move. […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 14
100 years ago: 1918 The Auburn Chamber of Commerce has started a drive for a real road to Portland. It was decided at the meeting last night in headquarters on Turner Street, to hammer away until this object is gained. As a starter, a big delegation will attend the meeting of the State Automobile Association […]
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Leo: Plan an eventful evening with friends
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 30; Sophie Monk, 39; Beth Orton, 48; Dee Wallace, 70. Happy Birthday: Take a moment to reflect and to consider what’s happened and how you can come to terms with situations that are still bothering you. Move forward with trepidation, trusting in yourself and what your heart tells […]
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Working toward sustainability with Boomerang Bags
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mechanic Falls Public Library will be offering a program to make Boomerang Bags at the Mechanic Falls Town Office at 108 Lewiston St. on Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Council Room. Boomerang Bags is a grassroots community-driven movement that tackles plastic pollution at its source. Volunteers will get together […]
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Contractor's Hockey League standings and results
Standings as of Monday, Dec. 3: 1. Advance Wiring 8-2-2, 18 points 2. Lewiston Paint 6-4-2, 14 points 3. Saint’s Paint Plus 5-5-2, 12 points 3. I.D.S 4-4-4, 12 points 5. Pratte Drywall 4-5-3, 11 points 6. Theberge Construction 2-9-1, 5 points. Sunday, December 2 scores: I.D.S. 5, Saint’s Paint Plus 2; Advance Wiring 2, […]
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Considering nose strips and other nighttime congestion aids
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have allergies and am congested a lot at night. I have read about over-the-counter clips and adhesive tapes. Would they help me breathe better? Are they safe for the long term? — M.V.M. ANSWER: There are many different types of external devices that are designed to open the nasal passages during […]
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Leo: Plan an eventful evening with friends
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 30; Sophie Monk, 39; Beth Orton, 48; Dee Wallace, 70. Happy Birthday: Take a moment to reflect and to consider what’s happened and how you can come to terms with situations that are still bothering you. Move forward with trepidation, trusting in yourself and what your heart tells […]
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'A Christmas Carol' takes the stage at The Public Theatre this weekend
The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St. in Lewiston, is showing a production of “A Christmas Carol” this weekend only. Show times are at 7p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Cost for tickets is $20 for adults, $17 for groups 10-plus and $5 for youth 18 and under. For tickets or […]