The first performance of the new group of actors and a director, Alumni Theatre, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. They will be performing a production of John Cariani’s wonderfully touching and funny play “Almost, Maine.” Admission is $5. The Alumni Theatre is comprised of folks […]
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Libra: Prioritize personal growth
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shani Davis, 36; Debi Mazar, 54; John Slattery, 56; Dawnn Lewis, 57. Happy Birthday: Clean up unfinished business and prepare to leap into the future with optimism and enthusiasm. Put the past behind you and make room for new beginnings. The time to be practical is now as you strive […]
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Measles vaccination schedule
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter is 4 years old and has, in the past five days, developed measles. She was vaccinated at 9 months and has been treated with antibiotics, Tylenol and vitamin A supplements. What concerns me is that she is now experiencing seizures, even without a fever. They are not grand mal seizures, […]
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Angus King, Marco Rubio look to fix conflict between Social Security and ACA
SCARBOROUGH (AP) — Maine’s independent U.S. senator says he’s attempting to fix a conflict in federal law that creates a burden for recipients of disability benefits. Sen. Angus King says the conflict affects people who qualify for Affordable Care Act subsidies and have recently been approved as eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance. King says […]
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Company fights to keep details of psychiatric home a secret
AUGUSTA — A Florida-based healthcare company that could receive a $60.3 million state contract to run a 21-bed Maine residence for some psychiatric patients is fighting to keep its proposal secret. Gov. Paul LePage’s administration is moving forward without legislative approval or appropriated funding on plans to build a new, one-story residence on the Dorothea […]
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College football: Wright 'more than excited' for return to field for Maine
Maine’s Micah Wright receives the ball on this touchdown pass from Dan Collins to put Maine up 14-7 in the first half at the University of Maine campus in Orono in November 2016. (Kevin Bennett Photo) Maine’s Micah Wright skips throught the UNH defense as he makes yardage during first half action at the University […]
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Racing roundup: Barker nabs first SLM win at Oxford
OXFORD — On most occasions, when a handful of regulars from Beech Ridge Motor Speedway roll into Oxford to compete, the home track boys have the upper hand. That longtime tradition was promptly thrown out the window this weekend, as the ‘Ridge Boys’ swept the top five positions in the premier division. Brandon Barker led […]
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Auto Racing: Lacognata gaining speed at Beech Ridge
As all of these aspiring young drivers bursting onto the local short track scene are quickly learning, it takes a whole lot more than just raw talent and desire to find success on the oval. Along with that natural talent behind the wheel, it takes good equipment and experienced coaches to assist in that often-steep […]
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Eyes up and all net
Troy Barnies, right, applies pressure to Flavio Luyindula, 13, of Auburn as Luyindula drives the basket during Sunday’s Troy Barnies Pop-Up Basketball Clinic at Hasty Memorial Armory in Auburn. The program, in its third year, was sponsored by www.trusports.us, and was part of the last day of the Auburn Summer Festival. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Alaina Hamlin, 10, of South Paris […]
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Waterville man, 52, killed in early morning crash in Winslow
WINSLOW — A Waterville man died early Sunday in a one-car crash on Augusta Road that left two others — including an infant — with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Gabriel Stuart, 52, was pronounced dead at about 12:39 a.m. at the scene of the crash, Winslow Police Chief Shawn O’Leary said. Winslow police […]