The disturbing animal abuse issue concerning a dog (story, Sun Journal, Jan. 23) brought immediate results when a social media article was transferred to the police department. Maybe, if everyone with a computer would utilize a Facebook article to voice their displeasure about how Congress is ignoring the government shutdown issue and send it to […]
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Entering the era of Trump boredom
It started during the midterm campaign. Democrats stopped talking about Donald Trump all the time. Now presidential hopefuls are doing the same. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, once a relentless sparring partner on Twitter, all but ignores Trump’s goading comments. Is the reason, as some commentators hold, that the public is tired of the constant Trump-bashing, including […]
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Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet RANGELEY — The fourth annual Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, at Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 524 Saddleback Mountain Road. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 10. Classes include 10- and 20-mile nordic groomed, 10- and 20p-mile single track mix, and a 10-mile […]
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A candidate for the strange new world of politics
It’s hard for presidential candidates not to lapse eventually into self-parody. Beto O’Rourke is breaking the mold by actively seeking it out. The unsuccessful and now unemployed 2018 Texas senatorial candidate has embarked upon a rambling tour of the West that he is cataloging with beatnik-like journal entries on his encounters and feelings. If Beto […]
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Local roundup: Oxford Hills pulls away from Leavitt with third-quarter run
Edward Little boys’ hockey earns key win on the road when Ben Cassidy scores in final seconds.
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Boys’ basketball: Winthrop rallies to stun Spruce Mountain in overtime
Ramblers come back from nine-point deficit with three minutes left in game, beat Phoenix in overtime.
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Boys’ basketball: Red Eddies break away from Blue Devils in second half
Wol Maiwen finds rhythm in second half, racks up 37 points and 14 rebounds.
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Boys’ basketball: Rangeley gets revenge, takes down Sacopee Valley
Lakers avenge loss to Hawks earlier this month.
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Girls’ basketball: Rangeley closes out Hebron for 13th win
Olivia Pye’s 10 second-quarter points help shift momentum for Lakers.
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Ties to Maine: Missionary in trouble with Brazilian government
Steve Campbell and his family as seen on the Greene Baptist Church website. (greenebaptist.org) A Christian missionary linked to a church in Greene has been accused of entering the territory of an isolated tribe in western Brazil and possibly exposing the natives to foreign germs. A Brazilian government agency said Steve Campbell could face charges […]