Mamas & Papas Men: Handicap Series — 799 Mike Thibault, 744 John Gillis, 704 Jim Morin; Scratch Series — 630 Daryl LaMore, 610 John Cyr, 595 Phil Doucette; Handicap Game — 286 Stacy Flanigan, 267 Jacob Spencer, 259 Caleb Burgess; Scratch Game —235 Justin Brawn, 228 Arthur Pearl III, 214 Jim Williams; Women: Handicap Series […]
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Slipping grades make teen question planned career path
DEAR ABBY: I’m 17 and don’t know what I want to do with my life. When I was younger, I was sure I wanted to go into the field of law. It was something my parents also wanted me to do. I go to a very rigorous high school that’s known for being challenging, and […]
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Resolution of China-U.S. trade war questionable
WASHINGTON — The United States-China trade war goes on … and on and on. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Argentina at a summit meeting of the G-20 — roughly speaking, the world’s 20 most important economies. The object is to halt the war. Larry Kudlow, director of […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Poor choice for U.S. spending
In recent news stories, NASA has been featured because of the spacecraft sent to Mars. I question why this country wants to search Mars. And why, with all the money and brain power used to send that spacecraft, couldn’t that submarine, the USS Thresher, be retrieved, with all the lost men on board? We are […]
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Alcohol and opioids are different risks
Is alcohol really “the most dangerous drug”? That’s what Governing magazine said on a cover, adding, “Cheap, legal and more deadly than opioids.” This assertion is problematic. One could say that biking is quite dangerous if you ride 5,200 miles a year at night along poorly lit busy roads. If you ride 800 miles a […]
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Virgo: Don't let emotions ruin your day
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vance Joy, 31; Sarah Silverman, 48; Nestor Carbonell, 51; Bette Midler, 73. Happy Birthday: Consider your reputation and how you can boost your star rating among your friends and colleagues. The sincerity and concern you offer others, along with practical solutions and support, will make a difference. Getting along will […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 1
100 years ago: 1918 When Miss Helen J. Owen, automobile expert for the YWCA, first came to this country two years ago from England. Every man to whom she talked asked the same question, “Whoever heard of a woman chauffeur?” It was the Women’s Suffrage Party in Brooklyn which finally entrusted its car to her. […]
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Berman & Simmons lawyers reconized
LEWISTON — New England Super Lawyers has named 10 Berman & Simmons attorneys to its 2018 directory, a Thomson Reuters publication that recognizes the top 5 percent of lawyers for individual excellence in their practice areas. Attorneys Michael Bigos, Benjamin Gideon, Daniel Kagan, Jodi Nofsinger, Steven Silin and Julian Sweet were recognized as “Super Lawyers” […]
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King named medical director at CMH
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare announces Dr. Richard King has been hired as medical director for trauma in a joint appointment with Massachusetts General Hospital. King, a dual board-certified surgeon, started practicing at Central Maine Medical Center recently. CMMC, a designated Level 2 Trauma Center for the state, will benefit from King’s joint appointment with […]
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Professional Development Series Dec. 13
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will present its next Professional Development Series seminar from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the chamber, 415 Lisbon St. The topic is Sexual Harassment Awareness Training for Small Employers, by Rebecca Webber, attorney at Skelton, Taintor and Abbott. The workshop will be helpful […]