LEWISTON — The Bow and String Orchestra, under the direction of Greg Boardman, will present a concert of baroque music for strings by Bach and Telemann at Trinity Church in Lewiston at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. This the fourth annual benefit event for the Jubilee Center of Lewiston. The viola da gamba will be especially […]
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Cloutier looks for ways to get things done
I first met Kristen Cloutier at a USM-Lewiston-Auburn College Community Advisory Board meeting. By the end of that meeting, I had a clear understanding of the passion that Cloutier has for this community. Meetings like this are not one-offs for her. If there is a group getting together to talk about and act upon ways […]
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Mills will obey will of the voters
As a nurse practitioner, I hear the same stories every day. Whether retiree or full-time worker, insured or uninsured, patients all face the same problems: Drug prices are sky-high. Instead of taking what is best, they take what is affordable or nothing at all. Regular visits to their primary care providers are too expensive. They […]
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Jared Golden is the right man
Bruce Poliquin calls Jared Golden a socialist because Golden wants to give people past the age of 55 the opportunity to purchase Medicare coverage. The operative word is purchase. Instead of paying insurance premiums to private insurers, those premiums would go to Medicare. That would not be a billion dollar cost to taxpayers. It would, […]
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Pace Galleries show featuring local artist Jon Marshall
FRYEBURG — The Pace Galleries of Art will host the opening reception for Inside and Out: Landscapes and Still Life Paintings by Jon Marshall from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. The “inside” part of the show is comprised mainly of still lifes and works […]
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Italy's debt has become an economic and political monster
WASHINGTON — Just when it seemed safe not to worry about the next financial crisis, up pops Italy. “In Italy, lavish plans may propel next crisis,” warned The New York Times. Or, “Italy’s budget rattles financial markets on debt crisis fears,” said Sky News. Exactly how a crisis might emerge isn’t clear. Would Italian interest […]
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Sen. Collins doesn't represent me
I take issue with Ryan Lorrain’s letter (Oct. 14) applauding Sen. Susan Collins for representing Maine well during Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing for the Supreme Court. She did not represent me well at all. She voted along party lines to confirm an ill-tempered man, just as she voted with other Republicans when they reduced health […]
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'Yes' on Question 4 invests in Maine’s work force
Recently, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce endorsed Question 4 on the Nov. 6 ballot. There are 158,000 important reasons why. 158,000 is the number of additional workers with a post-secondary degree or credential that Maine employers will need by 2025. Even now, there are thousands of jobs in Maine that stand vacant, because […]
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Workshops on holiday craft ideas announced
TURNER — The MSAD 52 district schools will be holding a series of classes on home craft ideas for the holidays. The following workshops have been scheduled: Fused Glass Panel Workshop — Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Random Pottery, Harrison. Instructor Lynn Curran-Sargent of Random Pottery will teach participants how to create […]
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Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race and One-Mile Fun results
WATERFORD — This year’s Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race and One-Mile Fun Run race was dedicated to John Howe, who died this past June. John was one of the original founders of the race, a lifelong runner and outstanding athlete. John Howe started the scholarship fund in memory of beloved Waterford Elementary School Principal, Tony Waldeier. […]