FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Players are pleased to open their 2018-19 theatrical season with “Agnes of God” by John Pielmeier. This powerful and moving two-act play explores the conflict between love, faith and duty as a court-appointed psychiatrist and a mother superior clash over the fate of a young nun accused of killing her […]
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Training partners support Maine Veterans’ CNA course
LEWISTON — Training partners from Western Maine Community Action in Lewiston and Augusta Adult Education met with administrative staff of Maine Veterans’ Homes in Augusta to plan a certified nursing assistant training program. The fast-paced curriculum will offer two weeks of Work Ready training at Augusta Adult Education, 33 Union St., Augusta, followed by 12 […]
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Lunch time in Kennedy Park LEWISTON — The City of Lewiston and Sun Journal will sponsor a lunch time in Kennedy Park event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31. The event will feature The Mont Sweagers Irish Celtic Band, a photography display and a food truck. History Barn open house NEW GLOUCESTER — The […]
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Brennan gains support after Trump action
WASHINGTON — Many in the intelligence community have been quietly dismayed by the hyperbolic partisan behavior of former CIA director John Brennan since Donald Trump took office. But by revoking Brennan’s security clearance, President Trump has managed to turn Brennan from an embarrassment into a martyr. The response to Trump’s action has been like the […]
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Briefly: Region
Second Congo. Church sale NORWAY — The friends and members of the Second Congregational Church, U.C.C., are almost ready for the 19th annual Tent-N-Treasures Yard Sale, which will be held at 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, on Main Street. According to Deb Ladner, one of the yard sale coordinators, among the thousands […]
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Androscoggin Land Trust director to address Rotary Club
AUBURN — Shelley Kruszewski, executive director of the Androscoggin Land Trust, will be guest speaker at Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club meeting Thursday, Aug. 30. It will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at Village Inn restaurant, 165 High St. Kruszewski has been working at the Trust since 2016. She has a master’s degree in community […]
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The art of Viagra
DEAR DR. ROACH: If I take Viagra on an empty stomach, eat dinner one hour later, then have sex 45 minutes after that, will Viagra work very effectively in this situation? — Anon. ANSWER: Although the manufacturer says you can take sildenafil (Viagra) with or without food 30 minutes to four hours before sexual activity, […]
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Adam Gregory Gatchell
DIXFIELD — The lights have dimmed and the shadows grow long as we announce with great sadness the passing of Adam Gregory Gatchell, 29. He has gone to be with his uncle, Greg. He was a father, son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Adam was born in Farmington on July 19, 1989, the son […]
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Priscilla C. Zaworski
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Priscilla Carolyn (Ring) Zaworski died peacefully Monday, Aug. 6, in Corvallis, Oregon. She was born April 23, 1928, to James William and Ruth Farrington Ring in Locke Mills village, town of Greenwood, in the same house in which her mother was born. She graduated from Gould Academy in nearby Bethel as one of […]
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Frieda E. Skirmont
LEWISTON — Frieda E. Skirmont, 96, of Lewiston passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, at home, with her dear friends by her side. She was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, on July 27, 1922, a daughter of the late Max and Frieda Hettel. She met her husband-to-be, Alec Skirmont, during World War II. They were married in Germany […]