WINDHAM (AP) — New England’s largest horse shelter has reopened after a $2 million expansion project. The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals opened its new Equine Rehabilitation Facility on Saturday in Windham. WGME-TV reports the expansion will help the shelter house horses seized by animal control officers during investigations. Barn manager Jeff […]
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Hospitality entrepreneurs look to apprentices to fill labor shortages
Matt Chappell opened his restaurant, Gather, in a former Masonic hall on Main Street in Yarmouth about six years ago. He wanted to give the community an inviting place for a family brunch or an intimate evening out and serve dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant is successful, except for one thing […]
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Local Roundup: Nordiques light it up in second period of 9-2 win
LEWISTON — The L/A Nordiques exploded for five goals in the second period and outshot Long Beach, 64-11, for the game in a 9-2 win at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Joe Bisson led the way for the Nordiques with two goals and two assists. Colby Audette and Cole Ouellette each chipped in with a goal […]
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Freeport library to exhibit painter Arthur Schaefer
FREEPORT — A versatile painter, Arthur Schaefer captures Maine in its subtlety and blazing glory — from countryside to ocean shoreline to flora and fauna. Regardless of subject, Schaefer’s work shows dynamic energy with a strong viewpoint. His paintings will be on display at the Freeport Community Library during November. Schaefer paints both en plein […]
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Class gatherings
DIXFIELD — The Stephens High School Class of 1956 luncheon will be held at noon Thursday, Nov. 1, at Ellis’ Variety on Weld Street. All classmates and guests are welcome — WILTON — The Stephens High Class of 1952 will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Calzolaio Restaurant. All classmates, […]
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Virgo: Set the stage and take control
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ben Foster, 38; Gabrielle Union, 46; Winona Ryder, 47; Richard Dreyfuss, 71. Happy Birthday: Explore your creative ideas this year. Put greater emphasis on the things you enjoy doing most. Whether you want to rebuild or restructure your life or your direction, start or expand your family or learn something […]
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Chronic pain management is a complex issue
DEAR DR. ROACH: The letter from the person taking tramadol for 10 years hit a nerve. Your answer prompted me to write. My 63-year-old husband has been on painkillers since 1994, when he tore his ligaments around L-5/S-1. He had back surgeries in 2002 (fusion and hardware), 2005 (remove hardware that was bothering him) and […]
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Tattoo lover gets birthday criticism from grandparents
DEAR ABBY: My daughter recently celebrated her 20th birthday. She’s a good kid with a decent job who happens to like tattoos. For her birthday, my in-laws sent her a birthday card. Usually their card includes a gift card, check or cash. This year, there was no gift but a note stating that they were […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 29
100 years ago: 1918 Interest in official circles today was centered on the new peace note from Austria reported press dispatches, to be on its way to Washington through the medium of the Swedish government. Though no official announcement has yet been made it is considered certain that no answer will be made to the […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 29 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. TUESDAY, Oct. 30 LEWISTON — City Council workshop, 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. Agenda includes recognition of Public Works employee Michael Danforth for 50 years of service to the community; consideration of […]