Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polling places in some cities and towns open as early as 6 a.m. All polling places will close at 8 p.m. Here are the times and locations for voting in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties: Andover: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Auburn: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. […]
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Donald Trump pledges asylum crackdown, tent cities
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an order next week that could lead to the large-scale detention of migrants crossing the southern border and bar anyone caught crossing illegally from claiming asylum — two legally dubious proposals that mark his latest election-season barrage against illegal immigration. Trump also said he […]
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As Maine’s population ‘super ages,’ the state’s economy faces frailty
This is one superlative that Maine would probably like to avoid. In less than eight years, nearly one in four Mainers will be 65 or older, a situation with some serious economic consequences. Fitch Ratings, one of the country’s leading bond rating agencies, said that by 2026, Maine will have the highest percentage of people […]
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Capricorn: Set to a strict budget
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marisol Nichols, 45; David Schwimmer, 52; k.d. lang, 57; Stefanie Powers, 76. Happy Birthday: Pay close attention to what others do this year. Emotional confusion can lead to problems that will affect your day-to-day interactions. Keep an open mind, and you will bring about positive change that will enhance your […]
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Challenge distorted thinking about substance abuse
I was recently an attendee at the Southern Maine Harm Reduction Conference. The Harm Reduction Coalition defines harm reduction as a “set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights […]
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Carey will fight for regular people
I have spent time with Seth Carey, teaching him how to hang drywall or playing kickball or having a barbecue with my family. He has helped me with legal questions. I am a good judge of character and I know Seth Carey is a good person who will fight for regular people. Edward Varnum, Mexico […]
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Visiting the elderly at home
My great-grandmother celebrated her 102nd birthday in the home where she and her husband raised their six children — the home with a ‘dragon’ living in the basement, beautiful paintings on the walls and hand-woven rugs on the brick floors. Lilli, the doll given to me by her home care nurse, serves as a reminder […]
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Question 1 would benefit many
Ever since my grandfather died, more than 25 years ago, my grandmother has lived with my parents because she is afraid to live alone. When I was younger, she acted as another parent to me, offering me guidance and support throughout my childhood. My grandmother is now 91 years old and needs more help than […]
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Descent into vitriol began long before Trump
WASHINGTON — After a deranged Democrat living in his van nearly assassinated Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, firing more than 70 rounds at House Republicans practicing for the Congressional Baseball Game, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, declared it “outrageous” that anyone would blame Democrats’ rhetoric for inspiring the shooter. “How dare they say such a […]
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Dealing with unordered packages from Amazon
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I really enjoyed the story in the Sun Journal on Oct. 28 about Roselle Coury. I worked with her at WCOU from 1967 to 1970. She and I didn’t encounter each other too often, but my recollection of her was that she was this dynamo who, yes, often rushed in at the […]