LEWISTON — Michelle (Mikki) Bragdon, 75, of Lisbon died Thursday, Oct. 4, at Central Maine Medical Center, after undergoing cardiac surgery. She was born in Franklin on Dec. 27, 1942, a daughter of the late Floyd and Emily Bradbury. Michelle attended school at Monmouth Academy and studied nursing, working at Augusta General and St. Mary’s Hospital, […]
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Man learns he may have a son he never knew about
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 27 years and have three wonderful kids. The youngest is 16. I recently found out I may have another son from a relationship prior to my marriage. The woman never notified me or asked for child support. I found out through someone else a couple of months ago […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 10
100 years ago: 1918 Wanted: One American woman; must be between the ages of 25 and 36, physically strong, and able to prepare meals at short notice. Must present a cheerful disposition under most trying circumstances. Lewiston-Auburn is asked to furnish one such woman for canteen service in France. The specifications noted cover practically all […]
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Collins looks for the best solutions
As a fellow teacher and colleague, I wholeheartedly support Jan Collins for the state Senate. Maine needs people in government who understand the lessons of life experience, comprehend the full spectrum of Maine living and who work to find the best solutions. Maine schools are cultural centers of rural communities. Funding quality education is a […]
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Mills supports the work force
The current unemployment rate is relatively low, but there are still many unemployed or underemployed Mainers. In 1998, Congress addressed this problem with state grants to provide local programs that help people gain the skills needed to reach their maximum potential within the work force. Maine’s share of funding in recent years has been approximately […]
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Drunk birds are causing havoc in a Minnesota town
Police in Gilbert, Minnesota, are warning residents about a group of youthful residents unable to handle their alcohol. They’ve been drifting around town looking disoriented, narrowly avoiding getting hit by cars. But these aren’t teenagers getting drunk. Instead, it’s the local bird population. “The Gilbert Police Department has received several reports of birds that appear […]
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Group show featured in the Gritty's Art and Ale Window
AUBURN — Local and surrounding area artists are showing a colorful display of work in the Gritty’s Art and Ale Window. The artists are some of the participants in the local monthly Indie Market and include Sheri Hollenbeck, Angie Lafrance of Ramble Row, Bonita K. Photography and Allison and Peru State of Midnight Prism Collective. The […]
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Does anyone make clock repair house calls?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have a Ridgeway grandfather clock in need of cleaning and possibly minor repairs. Is there anyone in the Oxford Hills or surrounding areas that would make a house call to look at the clock? As a last resort, it could be transported to a shop. Thanks. — No name, no town […]
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Prankster alters Susan Collins' Wikipedia page in Kavanaugh vote protest
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine continues to see fallout from her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, with someone changing her Wikipedia page Tuesday to say that she had voted to “put an attempted rapist on the Supreme Court.” The altered page was up for a very short period before it was […]
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Local roundup: Coulombe’s goal gives Eddies tight win over Hornets
AUBURN — Bella Coulombe notched the game’s lone goal as Edward Little secured a 1-0 victory over Leavitt in field hockey action Tuesday. The Red Eddies’ (6-8) offense out performed the Hornets (7-7) with a 9-1 margin in shots on goal. Goalie Mallory Casey made eight saves for Leavitt, while Elise Syphers prevented one to […]