AUBURN — John F. Murphy Homes will be holding a ticket raffle on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Central Maine Community College, Turner Street. Doors open at noon and the drawing begins at 2 p.m. Winners must be present to claim prizes. All proceeds go to support John F. Murphy Homes’ Navigator and Life Center programs. […]
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Chocolate Church to host 2nd annual Celebrity Poetry Slam
BATH — The second annual Celebrity Poetry Slam at the Chocolate Church Art Center will feature local celebrities presenting their favorite Beatles’ lyrics. The program is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the center at 804 Washington St. The evening focuses on the well-known lyrics and recognizes The Beatles as masterful poets. No singing. […]
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Photographer Betty Wiley to speak at First Light Camera Club
BRUNSWICK — American photographer Betty Wiley will deliver a talk for First Light Camera Club from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 18. Wiley is an award-winning photographer specializing in landscapes. She offers tours, workshops, photography guidance and post processing tutorials. She will have a slideshow of some of her favorite images, many from Cape […]
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Death notices for Saturday, Oct. 13
BRAGDON — Michelle, 75, of Lisbon passed away Thursday, Oct. 4. A remembrance gathering will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, followed by a reception. DOWE — R. Phyllis, 91, of Oxford passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2. Funeral services will be held at 1 […]
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Stay at home as long as possible
I believe that Question 1, the home care initiative, would be great for elderly people like myself. There are things I could certainly use help with — groceries, cooking, cleaning — everything is getting harder. When I had a surgery and was recovering, some people tried to get me to go to a nursing home […]
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Brakey turned his back on veterans
District 20 Sen. Eric Brakey of Auburn voted “no” on every one of the following: • LD 182, a bill to protect firefighters; • LD 673, tipped wages for workers; • LD 1609, to increase wages, passed by voters November, 2016; • LD 1441, bill to help veterans; • LD 390, tax fairness bill, passed […]
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Put Maine seniors, veterans first
I am supporting the citizens’ initiative on universal home care in November, and I hope the voters of Maine will join me in voting Yes on Question 1. I think it makes common sense to make sure that elders, veterans and disabled folks can stay in their homes. No one wants to live in a […]
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H.S. football: Spruce Mountain slips away from Oak Hill
Spruce Mountain’s Zak Toothaker runs the ball down the field for the first Spruce Mountain touchdown of Friday night in Livermore Falls. Oak Hill’s Reid Cote follows from the left. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LIVERMORE FALLS — Spruce Mountain quarterback Jack Bryant clutched the football like he was holding on to a winning lottery ticket during […]
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H.S football: Portland wins A North showdown with Oxford Hills
Portland’s Zachary Elowitch steps over would-be tackler Alex Turner in the first half for a long run during Friday’s game at Gouin Athletic Complex. (Brewster Burns photo) PARIS — Portland chewed the clock for a touchdown to start each half and beat the clock at the end of the first half with a field goal […]
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Junior hockey: Thunder defeat Islanders HC with big second period
Islanders Hockey Club goalie Nevin Tardif, right, makes a nifty save on a point-blank shot by Twin City Thunder’s Matt Hanlon, center while being defended by Michael Bermingham, left. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) AUBURN — When asked what was said during the first intermission, Twin City Thunder coach Doug Friedman said, “No comment.” Whatever it was, […]