As China’s Communist government sees it, the “neo-NAFTA” U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is far more than a revised North American trade arrangement. It is an act of strategic warfare aimed at China. Beijing has got this one right. The Trump administration’s USMCA gives Washington a powerful economic and diplomatic tool for achieving the U.S. and its key […]
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Golden values Maine's woodlands
I support Jared Golden for Congress. I believe Bruce Poliquin listens and serves the donor class and corporations. He listens to big money. I have yet to see Poliquin hold town hall meetings. It’s important to listen to all constituents, to be available to them and to guard Mainers’ interests, especially working-class folks and the […]
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Question authority, political or religious
“May you live in interesting times,” has often been identified as a Chinese curse. I say amen to that, because these are very, very interesting times. When did the level of drama involving women’s rights, politics and religion ever reach such heights? All three at the same time? Not since women’s suffrage; not since the […]
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Death notices for Friday, Oct. 5
GAGNON — Lorraine P., 85, of Lewiston passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2. Visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. STROUT — Reginald H. Sr., 81, of Strong passed away Sunday, Sept. 23. Visitation will be held […]
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Donating Clothing, TV Questions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband passed away three months ago. I am looking for a charity that can find a use for his clothes and shoes. He was a big, tall man. Everything is in excellent condition and is mostly for cold weather. — Laurie, Auburn ANSWER: I am so sorry for your loss, Laurie. […]
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Four live bands to perform at The Cage Saturday
LEWISTON — The Cage, at 97 Ash St., will feature live music this weekend. At 8 p.m. Friday the band Zealous Bellus will perform; there is no cover. Beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, four bands will take the stage: Ascent to Power, Aliens, Buried Beneath Concrete and When the Dead Won’t Die. Cover charge is […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Colby Bradshaw at Baxter Brewing
LEWISTON — Maine Event Comedy presents Colby Bradshaw at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at Baxter Brewing. He’ll be joined by Jed Bloom, Julie Poulin and host Mark Turcotte. Bradshaw’s charm and deadpan delivery have been on display at New York City’s The Stand and Gotham Comedy Club. He took first place at Empire’s Comedy Winter […]
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Lorraine P. Gagnon
LEWISTON — Lorraine P. Gagnon, 85, of Lewiston died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Woodlands surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lewiston on Aug. 15, 1933, to the late Alfred and Yvonne Potvin. She was educated in Lewiston schools and raised her family in “Little Canada,” spending their summers at their camp […]
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R. Phyllis Dowe
OXFORD — Rose Phyllis Dow, 91, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side, Tuesday, Oct. 2. Phyllis, a lifelong resident of Oxford, was born in Lewiston, April 25, 1927, to Leslie and Jane (Surrette) Pike. She was predeceased by husbands Gordon Albert Pike, Fred Albert Rowe and Frank Burr Dow; sisters Joyce […]
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Richard (Dick) Comeau
SARASOTA, Fla. — Mr. Richard (Dick) Comeau, 93, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Hawthorne Village in Sarasota, Fla. He had been in failing health since June. He was formerly of Rumford. He was born to Leo and Hilda (Willoughby) Comeau in Dixfield on June 3, 1925. On Jan. 10, 1948, […]