WASHINGTON — Just a few weeks ago, analysts thought that control of the U.S. Senate was in play this November and that momentum was shifting to the Democrats. Thanks to their brutal campaign of character assassination against now-Justice Brett Kavanaugh, those chances appear to be slipping away. Case in point is Tennessee, where Republican Rep. […]
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Pedro's to present a full weekend of live music
LEWISTON — Pedro O’Hara’s is having another full weekend of live music. Maine singer and songwriter Chad Porter will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday. Porter spent much of his youth living at Opportunity Farm for Boys, a residential family-style home for at-risk youth in New Gloucester. It was there, with the help of life-changing […]
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Handsome book collection needs new home
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Ladies Guild of Our Lady of Ransom Church in Mechanic Falls announces its Annual Craft Fair in the new, expansive Father John Dougher Hall on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. With the larger size hall there will be more room for additional tables compared to previous years. We […]
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Millions of dollars wasted
Political advertisements, bombarding television screens and other means of communication, cost probably millions of dollars just in Maine (multiply nationwide). That’s just money down the drain. Only in the United States is there such a protracted election cycle. I consider it all just gross. By now, most people have decided how they will vote. All […]
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Sen. Collins made Maine proud
The past few weeks have been dark in this nation as facts battled feelings, and a process that should have focused on professional aptitude focused instead on “he said, she said.” Above the political turmoil, Sen. Susan Collins rose to give a powerful and convincing speech in defense of Brett Kavanaugh. Despite roars of disapproval, […]
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Transmission project a bad bet for Maine
Northern New England has an abundance of natural resources and open space, and it is relatively sparsely populated. Southern New England is the opposite. Maine and New Hampshire generate ample renewable electricity, while Southern New England wants and needs more and more of it. The states of Connecticut and Massachusetts have floated various concepts that […]
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Black Rose Maine performs at Mixers Friday
Come out to Mixers in Sabattus and give Black Rose Maine a listen Friday night. Show time is 8:30 p.m. and doors open at 5. Black Rose Maine plays modern and classic rock from bands such as AC/DC, Pat Benatar, ZZ Top, Pink, Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses and many more. Band members include Jerry […]
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Denmark Arts Center to present 'Back to the '50s'
DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St., will present “Back to the ’50s,” featuring the Mollyockett Singers at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. Imaginative, talented, and often very funny, the Mollyockett Singers perform a combination of upbeat songs, ballads and popular tunes in four-part acapella harmony, often called “barbershop” style. “Back to the […]
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Donnie Hebert to play at The B.B.Q. Pit on Friday
Donnie Hebert, from the band The Veggies, will be performing acoustic music from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at The B.B.Q. Pit, 838 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Hebert covers popular music spanning the ’80s, ’90s and a bit of new country. There is no cover charge.
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West Paris church announces November worship services
WEST PARIS — Worship services have been announced for November at The First Universalist Church of West Paris, Sundays at 9 a.m., with refreshments following the service. Nov. 4, “Gratitude, the Key to Happiness” led by The Reverend Fayre Stephenson. According to author Anne Lamott, “Thanks” is one of the three essential prayers. The other two […]