RUMFORD — Montreal’s lively trio Bon Débarras sets stage for jigs, dances and some blazing body percussions, because their distinctive physical atmosphere embedded in their music is definitely a band trademark. They will bring this to the stage at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater on Sunday, Nov. 4. Drawing their inspiration from the rich traditions of French-speaking […]
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Posted inLetters, sj-web
Listening a powerful skill
Ned Claxton has an answer to polarization in politics. He won’t engage in defense of ideological positions. Instead, he will work against that very idea by listening — a skill that has served him well as a family doctor and one sorely needed in Augusta. In a time of political rancor, listening is a necessary […]
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Man says he wants divorce, but doesn't leave the house
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 20 years. We’ve had our share of ups and downs, but always managed to work our way through them. Last year, he decided he no longer wanted to be married, saying the last 20 years “were not all that pleasant” and “we have never really […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Looking Back on Oct. 30
100 years ago: 1918 The German army is suffering from a gasoline famine, says the Matin. At many places allies have found tractors in perfect condition which had been abandoned for lack of gasoline. 50 years ago: 1968 A school for Lewiston election workers will be held Friday evening and directed by Lewiston City Clerk […]
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
Immigrant women and girls: The silent heroes
In a post-Anita Hill world, the #MeToo Movement has brought to light rampant sexual assaults and violence experienced by women and girls across the world once again. Despite the progress, many women of color continue to suffer in silence. One specific group of women of color who deserve a spotlight in the movement can be […]
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Community Credit Union donates to Safe Voices
LEWISTON — Community Credit Union presented Safe Voices with a check for $500 on June 8 to help supply its food pantry at its shelter. Safe Voices offers support for those affected by domestic violence through offices in Farmington, Lewiston, South Paris/Norway and Rumford. The offices provide one-on-one support, support groups, children’s services, advocacy, information, referrals, […]
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Field Hockey: Winthrop, Spruce Mountain hope extra week doesn't hurt momentum
Winthrop’s Moriah Hajduk, left, and Spruce Mountain’s Auri Armandi battle for a loose ball during a regular season game in Winthrop earlier this year. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal File Photo) With the rain washing out the field hockey state championships from this past weekend to this upcoming Saturday, it gave teams an extra week to prepare […]
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Susan Collins predicts GOP will keep control of Senate, but House is ‘trickier’
AUBURN — Eyeing next week’s election, Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Monday she is confident her party will retain control of the Senate but not as sure the GOP will wind up in charge of the House. “We’re firm in the Senate,” Collins said, adding will not be surprised if the GOP gains a […]
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Maine-based startup closes on $1.2M seed funding
Minnow, a Portland-based startup that sells automated “smart” kiosks for managing restaurant takeout orders, has closed on a $1.2 million round of venture capital. The company said Monday in a news release that the round of seed capital funding was led by Portland, Oregon-based Elevate Capital. The funds will be used to accelerate product development, […]
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Deadline pushed back one week for state cannabis consultant
Maine is delaying the opening of its marijuana consulting proposals until Nov. 8, giving applicants an extra week to respond to new information from the state. Would-be consultants hit the state with almost two dozen questions about its consulting solicitation, ranging from technical queries about how to number the pages of an application and whether […]