UPDATE: Judge signs protection order against DA candidate Seth Carey Despite a judge’s finding that Seth Carey engaged in three unwanted sexual advances on a woman he invited to live in a spare room in his Rumford home — charges that led to the ongoing suspension of Carey’s ability to practice law — Carey still aims […]
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SeniorsPlus announces November event schedule
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Education Center classes for November. Classes are held at 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, unless noted. Classes are free, unless noted. SeniorsPlus is fully accessible. Hearing Assistive Equipment is available upon request. The schedule is as follows: Technology for Aging — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6. Instructor: Debra […]
Looking Back on Oct. 20
100 Years Ago: 1918 (Two displays of German items in L-A storefronts) An interesting collection of war trophies is on exhibition in the window of the Perryville Drug Store, Turner Street, Auburn. These were sent here by Sgt. Wallace E. Bragdon. His picture is in the center of the window and on all sides are […]
Theriault for Oxford County sheriff
I write to show support for Jim Theriault for Oxford County sheriff. I have known him my whole 52 years. Theriault’s integrity, honor, selflessness and work ethic more than qualify him for the job of sheriff. He has 40-plus years of experience in law enforcement, ending his time recently as chief of police in Mexico. […]
Aquarius: Take care of your own chores
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alona Tal, 35; John Krasinski, 39; Snoop Dogg, 47; Viggo Mortensen, 60. Happy Birthday: Focus on being the best you can be mentally, physically and where handling your personal finances come into play. Question decisions and learn from the experiences you have undergone. This is a year to recognize and […]
Sheats puts action behind her words
As a Vietnam War era veteran, I know the commitment it takes to serve the country. Bettyann Sheats has demonstrated her commitment by serving in the Armed Forces and representing Auburn in the Maine House. A West Point graduate, she served as an Army helicopter pilot in Germany and Fort Drum, New York. In 2016, […]
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 […]
Briefly: Local
Zumba classes held on Wednesdays PARIS — Zumba Classes for the community are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Deering Memorial Community Center (stone church), 39 Main St., on the corner of Church Street in South Paris. Recommended donation is $1. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring water. Legion to host Texas […]
Local golf results
Fairlawn Wednesday, October 10 Senior Scramble results: 1. Rick Grant/Don Hawthorne/Ron Grant 63 2. Dale Brown/Rick Gardiner/Bob Bolduc/Dick Cooper 64 3. Dennis Fox/Les Sturtevant/Dick Cote/Paul Spencer 65; Pins: No. 11 — 1. Dale Brown 11’6″ 2. Dick Cooper 15’8″ 3. Chanel Leblanc 30’1″ No. 13 — 1. Dennis Fox 8’8″ 2. Dale Brown 16’8″ 3. […]
Access to health care a birthright
By expanding Medicaid, 31 states have gained healthy and productive work forces that recharge their state economies and pour gold into state tax coffers. The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, for example, estimates that, within 10 years, for every dollar spent on expanding Medicaid, Georgia will get $24 back. Not a single state, not even […]