BOWDOINHAM — The president of Central Maine Community College and a local sheriff said this week they are concerned that a Bowdoinham man charged Monday with threatening to “shoot up” CMCC was released after paying a $60 bail commissioner fee. Police arrested Darren Lilly, 23, on Monday evening and charged him with terrorizing with a […]
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Donald Trump cancels military parade due to high price tag
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he had canceled plans for a Veteran’s Day military parade in November, citing the “ridiculously high” price tag. Trump on Twitter accused local politicians of price-gouging, although much of the projected $92 million price was attributed to Pentagon costs for aircraft, equipment and personnel. The Defense Department […]
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Referendum on home care could result in ‘marriage penalty’ tax
A change in the wording of Question 1 on the upcoming November ballot has touched off a raging debate over how the measure’s proposed income tax surcharge would apply to married couples. If passed, Question 1 would create a law that directs money to home care workers through a new income tax surcharge of 3.8 […]
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Maine campaign signs will be going up earlier
Love them or hate them – you’re probably going to see campaign signs go up earlier — and stay up longer. That’s because a state law change that went into effect Aug. 1 allows temporary signs to be placed in the public right of way for 12 weeks a year – twice as long as […]
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How not to get scammed on computers, car insurance
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have a list of beauticians that come to your home to give perms? Thank you. —Beverly, Auburn ANSWER: In my rolodex, I have Linda Therrien (207-576-3081), Lynn Eberhard (207-782-1271 and 207-754-9805-cell), and Joy Lake in Livermore Falls (207-897-3224) listed. If readers have other recommendations, please write in. SeniorsPlus at 207-795-4010 […]
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Aquarius: Take care of your health
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Austin Butler, 27; Tammy Townsend, 48; Donnie Wahlberg, 49; Robert De Niro, 75. Happy Birthday: Look at all sides of every situation you face. Narrow-mindedness will be what stops you from getting what you want. A change can be made, but it has to be done properly and within budget. […]
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FCAS: Adoptable pets can have new dispositions outside the shelter
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Khai and Saxson as its Pets of the Week. Khai is a 3-year-old male American pitbull terrier. He is one of those dogs that looks and sounds fierce inside his kennel, but once he is out, he is as gentle as a lamb, according to shelter staff. […]
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Woman's old sweetheart
DEAR ABBY: I’m dating my grammar school and high school sweetheart, “Gary.” We’ve known each other since I was 6. (I’m 33 now.) In high school we dated for nine months and were in love, but he told lies to my dad, so Dad ordered him to stay away. Now, 16 years later, after being […]
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Surrogacy at advanced age
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please comment on common or uncommon issues that might be expected in a pregnancy at age 57? I am overall very healthy, with no issues other than slightly elevated LDL. I have not gone through menopause. I had four full-term pregnancies, the last at age 35 (after which I had […]
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Mobile Deathcamp live at Sapphire
Strong Arm Concerts presents Mobile Deathcamp live at Sapphire Nightclub, 150 Center St., Auburn on Friday, Aug. 17. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and music starts at 8. There will be drink specials throughout the night and a limited number of special VIP bottle service tables are available through Sapphire Nightclub directly. The band is fronted by former […]