PORTLAND — Patrick Joseph Donaghue, 20, of Wilton died at Maine Medical Center in Portland, with his parents and loved ones by his side, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 25, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in which he was the passenger. Patrick was a New Year’s Eve baby, […]
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Hemochromatosis causes overabsorption of iron
DEAR DR. ROACH: Why aren’t all people screened for genetic hemochromatosis? It is the most common inherited disease. The tests are simple and would save so much suffering and massive payments for care. I know people who suffer from cardiac, liver or lung problems; diabetes; severe joint pain; fatigue; and many other problems. Early treatment […]
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Origin of apples topic of Minot, Hebron societies talk
MINOT — John Bunker of Palermo, author of “Not Far From the Tree,” addressed the Minot and Hebron historical societies recently on the history of apples. Bunker has spent more than 40 years studying and researching apple production with emphasis on the heritage varieties found locally. He said historical evidence shows that the first […]
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Sparetime results
Mamas & Papas Men: Handicap Series — 785 Caleb Burgess, 692 Jim Williams, 685 Cullen Burgess; Scratch Series — 662 Jeremy Wallace, 601 Ray Morin, 562 Erland Holt; Handicap Game — 293 Philip Provencher, 261 Mark Fortier, 259 Daryl LaMore; Scratch Game — 246 John Cyr, 228 Brandon Mullen, 204 Phil Doucette, 204 Nick Poland; […]
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Stronghold live at The Cage Saturday
LEWISTON — The Cage will host the band Stronghold live at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at 99 Ash St. Cover charge will be $5 at the door. For more information, call 207-783-0668.
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Two tribute bands to take the stage at Mixers Friday
Pearl Jam tribute band Yellow Ledvedder SABATTUS — Mixers Nightclub & Lounge will be holding a live show featuring two tribute bands starting at 9 p.m. Friday. Pearl Jam tribute band Yellow Ledvedder hails from Portland, and just opened for Pearl Jam for both of the shows at Fenway Park in Boston a few weeks […]
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Judge hears Medicaid expansion case
A Superior Court judge heard arguments Thursday about whether the LePage administration is obligated to expand Medicaid without funding from the Legislature, even as the state continues to turn away thousands of applicants for coverage. In the latest round of legal wrangling over Medicaid expansion, lawyers for Maine Equal Justice Partners and Gov. Paul LePage […]
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Police investigation is essential
I was raped at roughly the same age that Dr. Christine Blasey Ford describes being assaulted by Brett Kavanaugh. Of course, I have no way to know if Kavanaugh did any of the things of which he is accused. But I went through a traumatizing trial and my rapist went free because of poor evidence […]
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Inspired by choice to speak out
It has been a stressful experience to watch the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh. The lack of transparency, masterful dodging of questions on his rulings and opinions on civil rights, all come together in a defining moment for the country. A professor of clinical psychology — Christine Blasey Ford — has accused Brett […]
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Live music at Pedro's this weekend
LEWISTON — Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., is hosting live music again this weekend. Sarah Libby will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, bringing acoustic and electric covers and originals to the stage. She plays guitar, keys and vocals, and Ron Chasse plays lead guitar. Saturday night features local band Tattooed Lies, a female-fronted, […]