Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by David McCann of Higgin’s Beach. Sand By David McCann above the river, dry, white, bits of eelgrass, barks under the feet like a seal; to be distinguished from the beach sand in all discernible ways the same without the bark. Wet expanse of […]
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Nominations Open For Gaziano Lineman Awards
SOUTH PORTLAND — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards for Maine high school football players. The awards are given to the top senior-class offensive and defensive linemen in the state based on their hard work on the field, in the classroom and in their […]
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UMF offering a baseball clinic in January
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington is hosting a four-week baseball camp starting January 6. University of Maine Farmington head coach Chris Bessey will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to seven players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced […]
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70th anniversary celebrated
LISBON FALLS — Philip and Bernice (Bunny) Berry of Lisbon Falls recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary and her 90th birthday. The celebration was held at a dinner party with their family and their close friend, Pat Janosco, at the home of the couple’s daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Richard Plummer of Lisbon Falls. Amid […]
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There is a reason mom doesn't approve
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing this guy for nine months. We had a good relationship, but then it hit a bump in the road. He was told some false information about me, and instead of giving me the benefit of the doubt, he immediately assumed it was true. He said nasty things to me, […]
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How to make voting go more smoothly
It has now been two weeks since the midterm election, and in some states, ballots are still being counted. President Donald Trump says that is evidence of something seriously amiss. He has trafficked in wild and unsubstantiated theories, claiming that some ballots showed up “out of nowhere” while others were forged or went missing. He […]
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Leo: Get involved in something that challenges you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katie Cassidy, 32; Jerry Ferrara, 39; Christina Applegate, 47; Bruno Tonioli, 63. Happy Birthday: Consider your options and follow the dots to see what the end result might be before you take a leap of faith. It’s important to fully understand the ramifications before you agree to participate in any […]
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Maine’s udder love affair with cheese
There are 74 cheesemakers milking four types of animals in what the Maine Cheese Guild says is one of the best states to make cheese — and they’re not just boasting. Ten years ago, Jessica Farrar visited a farm outside of Augusta to buy a guinea pig for her son and unexpectedly fell in love […]
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Mystery Photo for November 25
If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voice mail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be eligible for a drawing for a $20 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Find the Mystery Photo online at www.sunjournal.com/bplus.
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Local Roundup: Blue Devils open season with 11-1 win over Greely
FALMOUTH — Leah Landry notched four goals and an assist as Lewiston/Monmouth/Oak Hill opened the girls’ ice hockey season with an 11-1 win over Greely at Falmouth Family Ice Center on Saturday night. Gemma Landry added two goals and an assist while Lilly Gish also potted a pair of goals for the Blue Devils. Linnea […]