The residents of District 61 are so fortunate to have an individual such as Michael Lachance running for office. Not only is he caring, hard-working, dedicated and honest, but he has a proven track record. As a former city councilor, Lachance put all of his energy into working for the betterment of his constituents and […]
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Lithgow Library to host Puma jazz concert
AUGUSTA — At 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, the Lithgow Public Library will host Puma, a jazz quintet. Get autumn off to a swinging start and join us for a wonderful evening of jazz inspired by swing, bebop, Latin America, modern jazz of the 1960s and renditions of 1960s pop and more. Puma features Christine […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents E.J. Edmonds at Johnson Hall
GARDINER — Maine Event Comedy will present Rhode Island’s E.J. Edmonds at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show will feature veteran comics Ryan Gartley and Scott MacNeil. Edmonds is a 12-year stand-up veteran whose confident demeanor, blunt sarcasm, and ability to make fun of […]
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Support for John Reeder
I am writing in support of Dr. John Reeder’s candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives. Dr. Reeder has practiced in Lewiston for many years. He has treated thousands of Lewiston and Auburn residents with great diligence and care. As a citizen, he expended countless hours in creating and operating the Great Falls Balloon Festival […]
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Local roundup: Blanchard leads Mountain Valley football to win over Madison
Jacob Blanchard scored all four of Mountain Valley’s touchdowns in a 26-20 football win over Madison on Friday. The Falcons (4-2) scored twice in the first quarter on a 25-yard run and a 58-yard run by Blanchard. They led 14-6 at the half. Blanchard scored twice more on kickoff returns in the third and fourth […]
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H.S. football: Oxford Hills rallies to knock off unbeaten Bonny Eagle
After a pass reception, Oxford Hills’ Alex Turner turns upfield to face Bonny Eagle defender Will Whyte. (Brewster Burns photo) PARIS — Oxford Hills Mark Soehren had an even-keeled message for his team even though it trailed unbeaten Bonny Eagle 15-7 at halftime. “We were OK,” Soehren said. “We just said, ‘Let’s just go play.’” […]
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H.S. football: Cheverus overpowers Edward Little
Josh Kaiser of Edward Little High School sacks Cheverus quarterback Marc Reali during the second quarter in Auburn on Friday. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Speed got the better of power early, but power won in the end. Cheverus wasn’t fazed by an early two-touchdown deficit, and the Stags’ size advantage eventually wore down hot-starting […]
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Kavanaugh nomination moving forward
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said she would vote to confirm the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, resisting months of pressure from sexual assault survivors and reproductive rights advocates Her support cemented the likelihood Kavanaugh will be confirmed, but it may erode Collins’ reputation as a moderate Republican, especially with […]
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H.S. football: Lewiston takes advantage of mistakes, routs Windham
Lewiston’s Tanner Cortes runs to the end zone for the first touchdown of the night in Lewiston on Friday. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Lewiston quickly capitalized on multiple turnovers by Windham all game, and with quarterback Tanner Cortes leading the way earned a convincing 42-7 Class A North football win Friday at Don Roux […]
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H.S. football: Mt. Blue puts Westbrook away early
FARMINGTON — Every time Mt. Blue got its hands on the ball, the Cougars splurged during their first-half bonanza. The Cougars (3-3) waltzed into the Westbrook (1-5) end zone on every possession in the opening half and ended up with a 42-6 victory during a homecoming football game at Caldwell Field on Friday night. “We […]