Regulators who have the power to approve or derail a plan to build a 145-mile transmission line through Maine are delaying their decision. Maine’s Public Utilities Commission, which had been expected to issue a decision by year’s end on Central Maine Power’s plan to bring hydropower from Quebec to markets in Massachusetts, filed an order […]
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Independent cries foul on Republican as Pingree’s 1st District challengers do battle
Independent congressional candidate Martin Grohman has filed a complaint with the Maine Attorney General’s Office and two other agencies against Republican nominee Mark Holbrook, arguing that Holbrook has falsely portrayed himself as a psychologist. Holbrook said Grohman is playing politics by unfairly attacking his professional credentials. Grohman and Holbrook are trying to unseat incumbent Rep. […]
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Protecting U.S. sovereignty
That caravan of migrants headed for America’s southern border is nothing more than a Trojan horse. Women and children are placed at the front of the line to act as human shields. Behind them, the majority are military-age males. It is not the flag of the United States of America they are carrying. Democrats are […]
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Tri-Town Family 5K registration
MINOT — The Tri-Town Family 5K is back for its seventh year! Join us November 4 for a 10 a.m. start and participate in a free community event open to all. Run or walk the beautiful 5K course on the Minot trails and fields. Enjoy refreshments, enter the raffle, and celebrate a healthy community! Prizes […]
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Don't be misled on Question 1
I hope that the voters of Maine pass Question 1 in November — the Universal Homecare ballot initiative. Older Mainers, veterans and those with disabilities deserve the freedom to choose how and where they live and age instead of being forced into nursing homes. Family care-giving can be physically, emotionally and financially draining. Question 1 […]
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Sparetime results
Mamas & Papas Men: Handicap Series — 723 Michael Leclair, 673 Daryl LaMore, 655 Arthur Pearl III; Scratch Series — 589 Shane Pearl, 565 Erland Holt, 556 Nick Poland; Handicap Game — 258 Jim Morin, 253 Cullen Burgess, 248 Robert Boston; Scratch Game — 228 John Cyr, 213 Mike Thibault, 201 Jacob Spencer; Women: Handicap […]
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Jim Handy is not the best candidate
Jim Handy claims to be a pro-education candidate, but his track record as chair of the Lewiston School Committee would read differently. While Handy did recently vote to make the proficiency-based diploma a choice for local districts, it simply cannot erase the years of decisions that negatively impacted Lewiston public schools. Under Handy’s leadership, there […]
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House cleaner tries her hand at being an interior designer
DEAR ABBY: I am wondering if anyone else has ever asked about this. I have had the same cleaning woman for three years. She does an excellent job and works hard. I got her the last six or seven of her clients. However, she has made little changes in the past when I’m not home. […]
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Cancer: Time to start something new
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth MacFarlane, 45; Cary Elwes, 56; James Pickens Jr., 64; Pat Sajak, 72. Happy Birthday: Doors will open but so will choices that aren’t easy to make. Common sense will be required if you are going to navigate your way without taking on too much or overdoing it in one […]
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Church holds CD release party for Maine duo
NORWAY — “Heart Songs & Circle Songs,” a new songbook/CD project from singer-songwriters Heather Pierson and Bernice Martin, will be released at a special event at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St. The event will include performances of songs from the songbook, as well as interactive […]