LEWISTON — Gemma Landry and Sara Robert netted two goals apiece to lead Lewiston to a 7-0 win over Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland in the KVAC girls’ ice hockey championship. Emma Begin and Katie Lemieux potted the other goals for the Blue Devils, while Camree St. Hilaire earned the shutout in net. Girls’ basketball Winthrop 47, Madison […]
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Kamala Harris and 'Medicare-for-all'
Sen. Kamala Harris committed a most unusual gaffe at her CNN town hall the other night — not by misspeaking about one of her central policy proposals, but by describing it accurately. Asked on Monday night if the “Medicare-for-all” plan that she’s co-sponsoring with Sen. Bernie Sanders eliminates private health insurance, she said that it […]
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President is not a moral person
President Trump has held meetings (no written records allowed) with America’s long-time enemy Vladimir Putin (interfered in U.S. elections). Trump thinks he has defeated ISIS, tamed Kim Jong Un and won’t listen to his military advisers. According to The Washington Post, as of Jan. 20, the president has made more than 8,158 false or misleading […]
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Something to hope for
As an intern with the Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund, I had the opportunity to attend an event at the State House recently in honor of the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. It was inspiring to hear female state leaders such as Gov. Janet Mills, Speaker Sara Gideon, Sen. Eloise Vitelli and Rep. Jay […]
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It's a sad day in America
Recently, I had a nightmare that woke me up early in the morning. The nightmare was about how I was judged by the hat I was wearing and not by the content of my character.It seems that is what is beginning to happen in this country. I have heard how young men were judged for […]
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Briefly: City
Club to hold Valentine’s party AUBURN — A Valentine’s party will be held starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Sacred Heart Church. Social hour is from 11 to noon, followed by lunch. People should bring a lunch; brownie sundaes will be served. Game time is 12:30 p.m. The part is free. New members […]
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Taurus: Do what's best for yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 32; Michael Sheen, 50; Laura Linney, 55; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 57. Happy Birthday: A change will help you reach a goal you’ve been working toward for some time. Your patience and hard work will pay off, and with a little effort on your part, you’ll be given the […]
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For prostate issue, careful monitoring is a viable strategy
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is in regard to prostate cancer diagnosis. I’m a 65-year-old man. Several years ago, I was placed on testosterone. At that time, my PSA reading was normal (2.5), but after being on the testosterone for two years, my PSA steadily started to increase — to the point where my PSA […]
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Promising relationship fades with man's missing smile
DEAR ABBY: I need your advice. I’m a 66-year-old woman who has been single most of my life. I am semi-retired and don’t look or act my age. I recently met the man of my dreams on a dating app. We are the same age, and the attraction is mutual. However, there’s one thing I’m […]
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Girls’ basketball: Bulldogs zone out Raiders
WALES, ME – JANUARY 4: Oak Hill High School’s Sadie Waterman gets a shot repulsed by Hall-Dale High School’s Averi Baker during a basketball game on Monday February 4, 2019 in Wales. WALES, ME – JANUARY 4: Oak Hill High School’s Sadie Waterman and Hall-Dale High School’s Grace Begin grapple for the ball during a […]