CARLTON — Natalie, 87, of Wilton passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18. Public memorial graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Evergreen Cemetery, Rangeley. A comfort reception will immediately follow at Mingo Springs Golf Course, 43 Country Club Road, Rangeley. COBURN — Barbara A., 77, of Orange, Mass., passed away […]
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The assault on Kavanaugh validates Trump
The attempted political assassination of Brett Kavanaugh is bad for the country, but good for a Trumpian attitude toward American politics. The last-minute ambush validates key assumptions of Donald Trump’s supporters that fueled his rise and buttress him in office, no matter how rocky the ride has been or will become. At least three premises […]
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Are low prices always a good thing?
If you like exploring the great outdoors, as I do, you probably enjoy shopping (or at least looking) in those high-end stores serving campers, hikers and the like. There, the wilderness fantasy rides high: Neat displays of specialized tents, headlamps and fleece jackets. Often a stone-and-wood decor smelling of cedar. And salespeople who know all […]
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Mysterious graffiti artist Banksy explored by UMF New Commons Project
FARMINGTON — An anonymous and mysterious England-based street artist, political activist and international icon, Banksy and his work are the subject of the next New Commons Project events at the University of Maine at Farmington. Selected by “Time” magazine for its 2010 list of the world’s 100 most influential people, Banksy has baffled the world with […]
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Claxton listens respectfully
Ned Claxton has been listening carefully to the residents of Senate District 20 (Auburn, Poland, New Gloucester, Mechanic Falls, Minot) as he knocks on doors to meet members of that district. While driving him around the back roads of Poland, I have been consistently impressed with his ability to listen respectfully and with compassion to […]
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Go with partially vetted candidates
I would like to suggest to leadership of the U.S. Senate that they find a new way to vet and approve nominations for government positions. The current system brings out the worst in everyone. If appointments were made to a pool of candidates long before a position was vacant and anyone wishing some observation to […]
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Celebration Barn to hold final 'Early Evening Show' of 2018
PARIS — At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, Celebration Barn Theater presents Mike Miclon’s “The Early Evening Show,” a late-night talk show spoof full of sketches, soulful music and wild improvisations that have made it the longest running variety show in Maine history, now in it’s 20th year. The show has been performed from Maine […]
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Espling — a great public servant
I have worked with Rep. Ellie Espling for six of the past eight years. She has been a role model for all newly elected representatives. It is her fairness and impartiality that set her apart from many others at the State House. Espling has been an outstanding House Minority Leader. She is a good negotiator […]
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Local golf results
Belgrade Sid Cohen had a hole in one on the 175-yard second hole using a 5-iron. Thursday, September 20 Senior PGA Pro Am results: 1. Dickie Browne/Bob Pellerini/Eric Lacroix/Liz Wiltshire 140 2. Pete Matthews/Denny Katon/Pat Dow/Brenda Matthews 147; 3. Ed Balboni/Jay Hopkins/Trent Murphy/Sid Cohen 151; Low Pro: Gross — Pete Matthews 79; Net — Dick Browne 75. Fairlawn Craig Farrington […]
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H.S. football: Spruce Mountain eludes feisty Poland
Poland’s Gavin Tibbetts dives but can’t stop Spruce Mountain’s Zach Toothaker from scampering into the end zone for a touchdown after making a nifty catch during the first half of Friday night’s football game in Poland. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) POLAND— Spruce Mountain and Poland cut loose and lit up the night sky in the air […]