It’s heading toward the final election season stretch, and like clockwork the debate wars are underway. “You can’t do the job if you don’t show up,” independent gubernatorial candidate Terry Hayes said in a recent release, castigating the party-backed candidates – Republican Shawn Moody and Democrat Janet Mills – for withdrawing from multiple proposed debates […]
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LePage's secret wind commission falling apart
A vocal critic of commercial wind energy in Maine has resigned from Gov. Paul LePage’s secretive commission to study the industry, saying the group “lacks urgency, credibility and focus.” Chris O’Neil, a consultant to the anti-wind organization Friends of Maine’s Mountains, said he welcomed the creation of the Maine Wind Energy Advisory Commission as a […]
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Officials consider tax break for Scarborough Downs redevelopment
Scarborough town officials are considering a proposed credit enhancement agreement to support the redevelopment of Scarborough Downs that would return as much as $75 million in property taxes to the developers over 30 years. The developers say the financing is necessary to realize the town’s goal to turn the nearly 500-acre property into a long-desired […]
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Senate losing interest in due process
Christine Blasey Ford deserves a hearing, although at the moment it’s not clear if she really wants one. What she doesn’t deserve is to be believed automatically just because she’s a woman making an accusation. At its best, our system of justice judges each individual — the accuser and the accused — on the basis […]
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Death notices for Tuesday, Sept. 25
DUBOIS — Norman, 79, of Auburn passed away Monday, Sept. 17. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Holy Cross Church, Lisbon Street, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Androscoggin Hospice House, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. KILBRETH — Frank W. […]
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Atrial fibrillation is a common heart-rhythm disturbance
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m writing about atrial fibrillation. In April I had a one-time 17-hour stint of it. I was not aware of anything happening at the time. When I had a device check (heart pacemaker), I was told of this occurrence, and it was recommended that I see my heart specialist. As a result, […]
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Monmouth Community Players announce cast of 'The Foreigner'
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Community Players are proud to announce the cast for the opening show of the 2018-2019 season, Larry Shue’s “The Foreigner.” This show is being directed by Bill McLean of Monmouth, with Ginger Smith of Winthrop as assistant director and Josie French of Lewiston as producer. The crew is rounded out by […]
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Hazel Marie Rand
AUBURN — Hazel Marie Rand, 81, died peacefully Monday, Sept. 17, at Clover Healthcare in Auburn. Hazel was born in Hallowell on Nov. 10, 1936, to Norman and Louise Gray as the youngest of five children. She was the loving wife of the late Rev. Robert L. Rand and his partner in ministry in the United […]
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Jonathan Edwards to perform at Johnson Hall
GARDINER — Singer Jonathan Edwards will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center on Water Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $28 for all seats in advance and $33 the night of the show. They are available at Johnson Hall’s box office Tuesday through Friday from noon […]
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Allan Cole Reynolds
AUBURN — Allan Cole Reynolds, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 22, at Clover Health Care. He was born in Auburn on May 28, 1921, the son of Merton and Norma (Cole) Reynolds. They knew they had the perfect child, which is why they only had one. He was married to the late June Rose Bradbury […]