Some of the richest, most powerful people in America — including at least 15 billionaires — are pouring millions of dollars into Maine this fall. It’s not for a new factory, a coastal resort or anything that would directly benefit most Mainers. Instead, they’re using the cash to try to influence the outcome of the […]
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Backup plan in goal a safe bet for soccer teams
For any reserve player, it’s always important to be ready at a moment’s notice. But having your number called when it’s on the back of a soccer goalie jersey is often times never easy. Making sure the drop-off from starter to backup is as narrow as possible can be paramount for coaches, especially when the […]
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Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Eva Lebel
LEWISTON — Eva M. Lebel, 84, of Auburn peacefully passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Auburn on the family farm Aug. 1, 1934, a daughter of the late Pierre and Angelina (Bosse) Caron. She grew up in the Auburn area and attended local schools there. She was a graduate […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Parkinson's disease meds not likely related to cirrhosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: My dad recently passed away as a result of cirrhosis of the liver. He also had Parkinson’s disease for 10 years. Several other people we know who have Parkinson’s also have cirrhosis. Is it possible that his Parkinson’s medication could have caused the cirrhosis? My dad was 78. He did drink beer […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Wife blindsided by news of husband's past romance
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Bill,” and I have been happily married for 22 years and have two very active, beautiful children. Our oldest daughter has been playing on a traveling soccer team for the last five years. Bill and I go all over the country to watch her play and have become very close to […]
Posted inNational Sports, sj-web
Betts hurt, but Sox move magic number to 2
BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts doesn’t seem to be badly hurt, so the Red Sox can focus on clinching the AL East at Yankee Stadium for the second time in three seasons. Betts gave Boston a scare when he injured his left side making two throws to home plate during a 4-3 win over the […]
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Jags beat up on Pats, 31-20
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Eight months later and with much less on the line, the Jacksonville Jaguars found a way to close out Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. The significance of it might not be known for some time. Not even the bold, brash Jaguars would acknowledge it was anything more than a […]
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Local Roundup: Nordiques get hot in second period, burn Islanders
FALMOUTH — The L/A Nordiques exploded for five goals in the second period to pull away from the Cape Cod Islanders, 6-0, in NA3HL junior hockey action on Sunday. Kyle Secor scored two goals during the onslaught. Zack Mullen had one and added his second goal in the third period. The Nordiques (2-0) outshot the […]
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‘Blue Mass’ honors public safety workers
LEWISTON — Hundreds of police officers, firefighters, emergency personnel and parishioners honored first responders during the annual “Blue Mass” on Sunday at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The Blue Mass tradition was revived in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland after the terror attacks Sept. 11, 2001, according to the church. The Blue […]
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Robert Norman LePage
PORTLAND — Robert Norman LePage , 91, passed on peacefully the early evening of Thursday, Sept. 13. He was born in Auburn, the cherished only child of Laure L. (Saucier) LePage and Albert E. LePage of Lewiston. They lived in close proximity to a wonderful network of family and friends. His uncles Rolland, Girard and Roger […]