WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, incensed over a deal his longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen cut with prosecutors, says it might be better if “flipping” were illegal because people “just make up lies.” Trump, in a television interview that aired Thursday, downplayed his relationship to Cohen, who claims the president directed a hush-money scheme […]
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American Folk Festival this weekend at Bangor Waterfont
BANGOR — The 17th annual American Folk Festival is set to take over the Darlings Waterfront Pavilion this weekend. Fifteen performers will make multiple appearances over four stages throughout the weekend, including performers from the Lewiston-Auburn area. Here are a few things festivalgoers should consider before coming to the festival: • Leave dogs and other […]
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Open mic comedy night in Rumford
RUMFORD — A night of stand-up comedy will be held at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater on Friday, Aug. 31. Many guests started doing open mic comedy several years ago and have improved each time they attend and perform. Some who may have only shared their sense of humor with family, friends and co-workers have had […]
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'Corny Joke Magic Show' comes to 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — He’s doing it again at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. Scot Grassette brings corny jokes and magic together for a gut-busting, knee-slapping good time — it’s two great tastes that taste great together. Incredible magic, zany antics and the corniest jokes you ever heard. The entire show is humor set for all ages. […]
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ELHS has unacceptable rating
We write as Auburn residents concerned about the future of our community. In order for growth to occur, Auburn must attract new businesses and families. As it stands now, many professionals are choosing to work here, but seem unwilling to locate their families here, choosing areas south of the Twin Cities. There may be multiple […]
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Guests come up short
DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I bought a beautiful little cottage in the North Carolina mountains as a second home. I feel very lucky to be able to afford such a luxury and have always been generous, sharing it with family and friends. However, it has reached the point where people constantly ask to use it. […]
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A reality for the future?
As a longtime resident of Lewiston-Auburn, I wish to comment on the turmoil in the hospital community. Some time ago, I had a serious medical event requiring hospitalization and treatment. There were no beds at either hospital in Lewiston with the needed physician coverage, so I was safely and efficiently transferred to Maine General Hospital […]
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Cancer: Ease your stress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Lin, 30; Kobe Bryant, 40; Scott Caan, 42; Shelley Long, 69. Happy Birthday: Embrace change and make it work for you. Pour your heart into getting ahead professionally, financially or personally. Building new skills and gaining experience will give you a better chance to show off what you have […]
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Medical industry's problems will get worse
If you are frustrated by wait times to see your doctor, the cost of health insurance and prescription drugs, just wait until there may be no doctor to see. NBC News recently broadcast a story about how fewer young people are entering the medical profession. The network cited a report from the Association of American […]
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Environmental malpractice washes onto the beach
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency over an environmental disaster that he insists has nothing to do with him. It’s true that red tide — an evil-smelling algae bloom now fouling the precious beaches along Florida’s southwestern coast — is an oft-repeated natural phenomenon. Thousands of dead tarpons, manatees, sea turtles […]