A new musical comedy by a Portland writer is headed to the Franco Center, exploring Lewiston’s most famous fight, the community’s interaction, and its pride in the face of national scorn.
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Pass the reins to Jared Golden
I am advocating for former Congressman Bruce Poliquin to relinquish his seat so Congressman-elect Jared Golden can proceed to serve the state of Maine. I am in hopes for a smooth transition so constituent services can continue. During the past two years, I have contacted Congressman Poliquin’s office on a variety of issues. To his […]
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Face Time: Devin Harrington on making art work
Devin Harrington of Gray graduated from Livermore Falls High School in 2008. He considered being a zoologist when he was young, but changed his mind to pursue art. He graduated from the Maine College of Art in 2015. He has worked as a model artist for Hasbro — where he hand painted toys for […]
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This week's election in Augusta: It's not over yet
News that U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin is not only challenging in federal court the 2nd Congressional District outcome but is also requesting a recount is a reminder that the conclusion of some elections seem to be never ending. It also brings to mind the fact that some of the most important elections have yet even […]
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How small groups of vaccine refusers can make large groups of people sick
Infectious diseases such as chickenpox and measles — once a rite of passage for American children — have been made uncommon because of vaccines. However, in recent years, an increasing number of parents are refusing vaccines, resulting in outbreaks. The overall vaccination rate in the United States is still high, fortunately, despite this worrisome trend. […]
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Ignoring the will of the voters
How many times has Rep. Bruce Poliquin ignored the will of the voters of his district? His constituents voted twice in favor of ranked choice voting, yet he is trying to discredit it. His constituents elected Jared Golden, yet Poliquin won’t concede his loss. Poliquin voted in favor of the repeal of the Affordable Health […]
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Vaccinate yourself from ?u shot misconceptions
Every year as flu season emerges, so too do myths and misconceptions about the flu shot. Some people avoid getting the vaccine because they don’t think it works well enough to be worth it. Some think they are too healthy to need it. And some worry it will make them sick, possibly remembering a time […]
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Junior hockey: Two third-period goals lift Nordiques over the Generals
L/A Nordiques’ Joshua Sanchez keeps the puck away from Northeast Generals’ Alberto Pison during the hockey game in the Colisee in Lewiston on Saturday. Joshua Malone watches the play from the left. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — The L/A Nordiques had their 12-game unbeaten streak to start the season broken by the Northeast Generals on […]
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Local roundup: Red Hornets, Blue Devils pick up girls' hockey wins
AUBURN — The Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland Red Hornets scored three goals in the first and third periods to earn a 6-2 girls’ hockey win over Greely/Gray-New Gloucester on Saturday. The Red Hornets (3-0) were led by two goals apiece from Taylor Cailler and Caroline Audette. Sophia Hartley and Brianna Doucette also scored for EL. Greely/Gray-New Gloucester […]
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College football: UMaine's Earnest Edwards making an impact of offense
Maine’s Earnest Edwards, left, and Jaquan Blair give coach Joe Harasymiak a Gatorade shower as the clock runs out in the Black Bears’ win over Jacksonville State in playoff action Saturday in Orono. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) ORONO — When Jacksonville State refused to kickoff to Earnest Edwards, the University of Maine junior wide […]