WASHINGTON — President Trump apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh and his family for the “terrible pain and suffering” they endured during his confirmation process, declaring that “what happened to the Kavanaugh family violates every notion of fairness, decency and due process.” Democrats seem to be taking the opposite lesson from the Kavanaugh fight. As Politico […]
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Local golf results
Belgrade Lakes Tuesday, September 25 MSGA Ladies Results: GROSS: Kathleen Drake, Leslie Guenther, Kristin Kannegieser, Martha Soule 152; Nancy Bither, Maureen Lano, Kim Lazenby, Lisa Wintle 159; Traci Beier, Sharon McKee, Sue Moody, Karyn Rizzo 164; Heidi Haylock, Ruby Haylock, Karen Richardson, Bambi Stevens 165; Jean Cassidy, Arlene Davis, Darlene Soboleski, Dana Swanson 167; Kyle Atwell, […]
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Three bands to play at The Cage on Saturday
LEWISTON — The Cage will feature three live bands beginning at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. On the bill are Trail by Stone, Revision and Lie to Me. Cover charge is $3 at the door.
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Mystery for Hire celebrates Halloween early at Mixers
Mystery for Hire celebrates Halloween a bit early at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus with a performance of its “Who Killed Jolly Roger? – Pirate Mystery” show on Saturday, Oct. 13. Guests are invited to dress up as a pirate and win cash prizes. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a buffet dinner followed […]
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Reduce size of government
The Republicans make the claim that more taxes are a bad idea. My question is, how are all the bills going to get paid with fewer taxes? If taxes are cut with no plan as to how to fund all of the government’s commitments — such as highways, law enforcement, DHHS, employees who work for […]
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Public Theatre opens its 2018-19 season next weekend
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre’s begins its 2018-19 season with the delightful romantic comedy “Things My Mother Taught Me,” playing Oct. 19-28. Director Janet Mitchko says, “This play is both a delightful family comedy and a touching love story. Every parent who has ever watched their child fall in love will recognize the feelings of […]
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Aging population in need of Question 1
I am going to vote “yes” on Question 1 — the universal home care initiative on the ballot next month — for a lot of reasons, the simplest of which is that I might, some day, need the help myself. I am already a senior citizen, and since my wife’s death last year, pretty much […]
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We need universal home care
I hope that the voters of Maine will join me in favor of passage of Question 1. I am disabled and so it my partner. We live in a motel because we can’t find affordable housing in Lewiston. We have been there for two years. When I was 16, I suffered a traumatic brain injury […]
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RUCKUS to play at Mixers
RUCKUS will play at Mixers from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12. The band, which plays ’80s and ’90s rock, consists of Jay Johnson, vocals; Shad Lewis, drums; Bill Mckenna, guitar; and Dwayne Blake, bass. Some of the bands they cover include Tesla, Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Poison, […]
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Lost keys; the joys of paying it forward
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope someone out there in Auburn has found my keys. I lost them on Sept. 14 inside Shaw’s or in the parking lot. There is a blue Bessey’s key ring and the back button car key on a blue stretch wrist band. If found, please return them to Shaw’s. Customer service […]