LIVERMORE FALLS — Wood stacked too close to a stove ignited, damaging a garage at 79 Hunton Loop on Tuesday evening, Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV said Wednesday. No one was injured. The fire was contained to the woodpile and the wall behind the wood stove, Hastings said. The garage, which was converted to living space, […]
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Lewiston police charge man with sex trafficking
UPDATE: Lewiston police say man offered to be undercover officer’s pimp LEWISTON — Police have charged a 35-year-old Lewiston man with aggravated sex trafficking as a result of their work this summer posing as johns to find out if women were being forced or coerced into prostitution. Police arrested Martin S. Gerding on Wednesday morning. “He […]
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Democrats outpacing Republicans in early absentee voting in Maine
AUGUSTA — Democrats are again outpacing Republicans in requesting and filing absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 election in Maine. But election officials and experts who study early voting said that doesn’t necessarily give them an edge on Election Day. The Secretary of State’s Office reported Monday that 19,470 Democrats have voted in Maine compared […]
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Craft fairs
RUMFORD — The River Valley Rotary Club’s 24th Annual Oktoberfest (Now Novemberfest) Craft Fair will be held at Hope Association, formerly the Rumford Armory, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Crafters may set up from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, and at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the event. The […]
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Who will protect people's rights?
Recently, there has been a lot of public hand-wringing by the conservative commentariat, warning voters about the angry “mob” mentality taking over the Democratic Party. Mainstream Democrats are now branded radical activists by this narrative, “questioning the legitimacy of core elements of our system.” (Rich Lowry, Sun Journal, Oct. 16). Meanwhile, several Republican candidates for […]
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FCAS: Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Fiona and Bo as this week’s Pets of the Week. Fiona is a 4-year-old female Staffy mix who is a big girl with a heart of gold. She loves to be outside, but “chase me” is one of her favorite games, so she’d be best on a […]
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Please vote for progressives
Republicans have labeled Democrats seeking office as tax-and-spend liberals. I do not believe that is true. Democrats are better labeled progressives. Republicans call themselves conservatives. I do not agree with that. I think a lot of them are reactionaries. I believe Democrats are progressive because they want the government and taxes to improve life for […]
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Community sales
FARMINGTON — St. Joseph’s Altar Guild will hold a fall rummage sale from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. The sale will be at the Parish Hall on Quebec Street.
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All ghosts and ghouls are invited to Hello-ween
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United New Auburn Association, the Auburn Chapter of the Boys and Girls Club and Auburn’s Recreation Department invite all “ghosts and ghouls” to our eighth annual Hello-ween event in New Auburn from 12:3o to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Come in costume or as you are for fun, games and a […]
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Seagrass to perform at Village Coffeehouse
NEW GLOUCESTER — Settle in to an evening of entertainment and good company and music at the Village Coffeehouse. Seagrass will play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the vestry of the historic New Gloucester First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. Seagrass is a five-piece, high energy Americana band out of southern Maine specializing […]