FARMINGTON — The Old South Concert Series has scheduled world-class Celtic bands to kick off the fall beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, with top Celtic act The Outside Track. The five-member band creates a musical fusion of the Scots, Ireland and Cape Breton musical styles and traditions. The Outside Track’s fusion of Celtic music, song and dance […]
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Lawsuit claims investment fraud
Two women are claiming a local law firm schemed with a former Portland developer to defraud investors of nearly $50 million. Their class-action lawsuit filed this week in federal court cites another ongoing lawsuit against businessman Michael Liberty. Rather than target Liberty himself, it goes after Portland attorney George Marcus and his firm, Marcus Clegg. […]
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Funeral notices for Saturday, August 25
COUTURE — Marie-Marthe Rita, 92, of Manchester, N.H., passed away at home on Friday, Aug. 24. Calling hours are Sunday from 2-5 p.m. with prayer service at 4 p.m. in the Resurrection Chapel of St. Marie Residence, 495 Mammoth Road, Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the […]
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A sane work-family balance can be achieved
Here’s a true story about a fine woman with an advanced degree whom I will not name for obvious reasons: We were chatting one day, when her little girl broke in to say she was hungry. It was 4:30 in the afternoon. Rather than respond with “Here’s a cookie to hold you until family dinner,” […]
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Hayes will look after veterans
As a disabled war-time veteran and former municipal manager, I have two major concerns with selecting the next governor. I recently spoke with independent candidate Terry Hayes and she explained she would continue support to correct the situation with homeless veterans, as well as continue current programs to match veterans with jobs and careers, leveraging […]
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DEP abusing stream standards
State legislators have work to do. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection, which administers Maine’s Natural Resources Protection Act standards protecting lakes, rivers, streams and brooks, is taking liberties with how it interprets and applies those standards. Surface depressions carrying runoff are being given the same official status as a favorite fishing hole or a […]
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President a danger to democracy
I agree with columnist Froma Harrop (Aug. 18) that it is time for Republicans to vote for Democrats. For the first time since I became eligible to vote in 1960, I will vote for a Democrat for Congress. I am driven to this point, not because I agree with Jared Golden on issues, but because […]
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Team Hailey Hugs announces event
BETHEL — Team Hailey Hugs, a nonprofit organization devoted to raising awareness of childhood cancer, will hosting a day of food, music, entertainment and fireworks Saturday, Sept. 1, in the Town Common. Highlights will include: • An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast; • Music from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., including local acts and professional recording artists; […]
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Maine Wildlife Park to offer look at wildlife feedings
GRAY — Maine Wildlife Park will offer an opportunity for the public to watch a wildlife eat their daily meals at scheduled times starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, on Route 26. The animals are fed a healthy natural diet that is as close to what they’d eat in the wild as possible. The […]
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Boys’ soccer preview: Ashton mounting a comeback for Monmouth
Nate Ashton, a Monmouth Academy senior, is back on the pitch after breaking his leg last season. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) MONMOUTH — Everything was looking good for Nate Ashton and the Monmouth boys’ soccer team. Then Ashton’s season came to a crashing halt. A collision with an opposing goalie early in the 2017 season put […]