BRUNSWICK — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Friday she hasn’t decided whether she will vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Speaking at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station, Maine’s senior senator said that she couldn’t make a decision until after she meets with Kavanaugh one-on-one next week and hears his responses at […]
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Maine unemployment at 3 percent in July
Maine’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July was 3 percent, up slightly from 2.9 percent for June and down from 3.5 percent in July 2017, the state Department of Labor said. The number of unemployed job-seekers in Maine declined by 2,800 over the one-year period ending in July to 21,500, the department said in […]
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Saturday morning balloon launch rained out
The rain boots of Great Falls Balloon Festival board member Jenn Clark tell the story. The Saturday morning launch was canceled because of rain. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) After the Friday evening balloon launch was canceled because of weather, Jim and Peggy Stevens of Auburn came down to Simard-Payne Memorial Park again on Saturday morning again […]
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Funeral notices for Saturday, Aug. 18
ALLEN — Gary Clarke, 71, of Lewiston died Saturday, Aug. 11, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at the Albert & Burpee Funeral Home from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. Burial will be at a later date at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. […]
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Annual art show returns to Mahoosuc Land Trust
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust (MLT) is looking for special photographs and original art work that express the uniqueness of the environment, people and communities of Western Maine. This year’s theme is “Calling Maine Home.” All entries will be displayed at the Mahoosuc Land Trust office, 162 North Road as part of MLT’s celebration of […]
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Comedian Bob Marley to perform in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts hosts comedian Bob Marley in two shows at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. General admission tickets are now on sale at bmarley.com. Enjoy cash bar (beer/wine) and snacks before and during the shows. For the complete schedule of events, visit […]
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Wicked Wednesdays presenting 'The Big House Fire'
POLAND — This week’s Wicked Wednesday program presents their presentation of “The Big House Fire” at 6:30 p.m. in All Souls Chapel. It’s been over 40 years since the Poland Spring House burned on July 3, 1975. James Aikman, former news director for WMTW Channel 8, stood on the porch of the Presidential Inn (formerly […]
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Pisces: Do what's right
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andy Samberg, 40; Edward Norton, 49; Denis Leary, 61; Robert Redford, 82. Happy Birthday: Too much, too fast will be your downfall. Don’t feel pressured by anyone who makes you feel obligated to overstep your financial capabilities. Spare your reputation and your credit rating by sticking to what you know […]
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The Turkish hostage crisis hasn't gone away
It’s never a good idea to negotiate with a hostage-taker, but when it’s a NATO ally, there isn’t much choice. The Trump administration has been trying to get back a Christian pastor detained in Turkey since October 2016, and when a possible deal at the sidelines of the NATO summit fell through, decided to drop […]
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Local golf results
Apple Valley Wednesday, August 8 Women’s League Pink Lady results: Gross — Diana Poliquin/Anita Olko/Elaine Dube/Ethel Landry; Net: A Flight — Diana Poliquin 36; B Flight — Elaine Dube 28; C Flight — Ethel Landry 39; Overall: Low Putts — Pauline Paradis 11; 50/50 — Linda Mynahan. Fairlawn Men’s League standings as of Wednesday, August 8: Dionne/R Cyr 209; T Cyr/Harnden 194.5; […]