The Battle of Michigan Avenue is finally over, and it was won by the protesters. The lopsided fight between anti-war demonstrators and the brutish police force of Chicago’s Democratic mayor Richard Daley the night of Aug. 28, 1968, in the midst of the Democratic convention, was a debacle for the left. The protests didn’t stop […]
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Maine State Music Theatre announces 2019 season
BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre announces their shows for the 2019 season. “Sophisticated Ladies” — June 5-22. With the largest tap dance sequences since 2017’s “Newsies” and 2018’s “Singin’ In the Rain,” the show is a celebration of the jazz legend Duke Ellington. “Treasure Island” — June 26-July 13. Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale comes to musical life […]
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Reject the Kavanaugh nomination
As a disabled veteran, I would really hate to see Brett Kavanaugh as a justice on the Supreme Court. If the nomination were to go through, I am worried about the decisions he would make about America’s health care system. He has criticized Chief Justice John Roberts for upholding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care […]
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Becca Stevens to kick off free concert series at Bates
Performing at Bates College at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, is eclectic singer-songwriter Becca Stevens. She is celebrated for crafting exquisite compositions for both her own band and artists as diverse as pop star David Crosby and classical pianist Timo Andres. Stevens’ show will open the 2018-19 free concert season presented by the Olin Concert […]
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Endorsement whitewash
The Republican endorsement whitewash proffered in recent Sun Journal letters to the editor is astounding. One supports Sen. Lisa Keim because Keim “listens” and is a “strong voice in Augusta” specifying no policies Keim champions. Does the writer admire Keim’s anti-abortion stance? Her zero Planned Parenthood rating? Her fight against raising the minimum wage? If […]
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Boston Blues All-Stars to perform in Kingfield
Anthony Geraci and The Boston Blues All-Stars will perform at Blues in the Barn, 164 Main St., Kingfield, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9. The Boston Blues All-Stars are a group of musicians lead by pianist/organist/songwriter Anthony Geraci. Musicians associated with the All-Stars include Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson, Brian Templeton, Toni Lynn Washington, […]
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Open enrollment orientation at Region 9 adult ed
MEXICO — Region 9 Adult Education will offer open enrollment orientation sessions at 9 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Sept. 4 to 6. New students or those who have not attended in more than three months should plan to attend two of the three days. For returning students from June, plan to attend one day. […]
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"Music for Mavis" presents The Cobblestones
“Music for Mavis,” Tuesdays at the Turner Gazebo, brings The Cobblestones, a local band offering Americana music with tight harmonies and acoustic music. The band started about three years ago when Carolyn Costanzi, vocals, and Mike Plourde, guitar/vocals, met at an open mic at Tucker’s Pub in Norway. They started as a duo and added […]
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Sharon Lee Gregory
WILTON — Sharon Lee Gregory, 70, of Wilton passed away at home on Sunday, Aug. 26. She was born on Sept. 25, 1947, in Gardiner to LeRoy Mastern and Mary Alice (Emery) Hilliard. Sharon was employed as a CNA for many years, and also worked on DeCoster Egg Farm. She enjoyed her family, traveling, working in […]
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Tiffany L. Norwood
AUBURN — Tiffany L. Norwwod, 37, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Her spirit was called into the heavens and her soul was set free, so she spread her wings and flew away to live among the angels. She was born Dec. 5, 1980, in Lewiston, the […]