PARIS — This week, Responsible Pet Care believes they have a cat that is bi-lingual — and can back that statement up with some facts. Two-year-old Domino has done some traveling. He was born in Puerto Rico and was sent to Massachusetts as part of a pet rescue. He was spotted by a Responsible Pet […]
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Practice compassion toward animals
This is in response to David Theriault’s letter (Sept. 5). In a world filled with suffering and injustice of all kinds, it’s a moral imperative for Christians and every caring person to do whatever we can to help others — regardless of whether they have two legs or four, are covered in skin or a […]
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Aries: Don't let temptation guide you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Potter, 23; Emmy Rossum, 32; Jennifer Hudson, 37; Benjamin McKenzie, 40. Happy Birthday: Make noise if you don’t like what’s happening. You have a voice and some pretty good ideas that can change the way things unfold this year if you share your input. Trust in your knowledge, experience […]
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Waterford Fall Foliage 5K road race and fun run registration
WATERFORD — The Waterford Fall Foliage 5K road race and fun run will be held on Sunday, October 7 in Waterford Flats, with an out and back run/walk to South Waterford. The one mile fun run for kids 12 and under starts at 11:30 a.m. and the 5K starts noon. Both start at the common […]
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States taking the lead on climate change
As large parts of America burn or drown under weird weather conditions made more extreme by global warming, California and other states are doggedly pursuing solutions. What do you say to those who deny climate change is happening — or who dismiss the scientific consensus that humankind is making the problem worse? You say nothing […]
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Community sales
LOCKE MILLS — The Ladies Circle, Locke Mills Church, is sponsoring an indoor/outdoor sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. There will also be a food sale. — WAYNE — The Wayne Community Church Boutique Sale will be held at 22 Old Winthrop Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, and from 10:30 a.m. to […]
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Some of the country's problems have no solutions
Does America adapt by crisis or consensus? Do we spontaneously change because we see we must, or must we be coerced by events that leave us no choice? — “The Good Life and Its Discontents: The American Dream in the Age of Entitlement” WASHINGTON — That is what I wrote more than 20 years ago. […]
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A Democratic wave could wash away Bruce Poliquin, top political analyst says
LEWISTON — The nation’s top political prognosticator said Tuesday the scorching-hot battle for Maine’s 2nd District congressional seat is “one of the top races in the country” this fall, and among a handful of bellwether contests that will decide control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Charlie Cook, the 64-year-old Louisiana native who is looked […]
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Help the Scouts! DIY project
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Boy Scout Troop 121 will be holding their annual Yard Sale and Bottle Drive on Saturday, Sept. 15. The yard sale will take place at the United Methodist Church on Park Avenue in Lewiston from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bottles can be dropped off at the church during the yard sale. […]
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UMF ranked in top 10 baccalaureate colleges
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington announces it has been ranked number nine out of the top 150 baccalaureate colleges in the U.S. by Washington Monthly for 2018. UMF is the only Maine college in the top 10 of this category and is noted for excellence in service, social mobility and research. According […]