WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday halted a deportation in progress and threatened to hold Attorney General Jeff Sessions in contempt if the mother and daughter weren’t returned to the U.S. U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan of Washington learned in court that the two plaintiffs in a lawsuit before him were being […]
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Reason for gallbladder removal
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband’s doctor is telling him to have his gallbladder removed because sometimes he has pain in his right side. They did all kind of tests, but he has pain when he drives long hours or when he eats salads, not fried or fatty foods. Can you tell me more about the […]
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A well-designed carbon tax has benefits
Our U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin is misguided in his vote to condemn consideration of a carbon tax to fight climate change (House Resolution 119). He is correct that a fee on carbon will be passed on to consumers, increasing the cost of heating oil. However, both the current proposal by the Citizen’s Climate Lobby and […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
One-way friendship ends
DEAR ABBY: My “friend” from childhood, “Camille,” has never had my back. I have done the heavy lifting in our friendship our whole lives. While I was on vacation two years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer. I came home immediately and drove to the hospital at 1 a.m. to be by her side. I’ve […]
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NFL: Brady sits, but Pats rally past Redskins
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Colt McCoy outplayed Brian Hoyer in a scrimmage of backup quarterbacks, while Tom Brady and Alex Smith stayed on the sidelines counting their money. On the day that the Patriots reportedly sweetened Brady’s contract with $5 million in incentives, the reigning NFL MVP sat out the team’s exhibition season opener. So […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Herbert Albert Edwards Sr.
POLAND — Herbert Albert Edwards Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 8, 2018, after a very long illness. He was born in Poland on Dec. 4, 1948, a son of Maurice and Avis Verrill Edwards. Herbert was a proud U.S. Marine and served in Vietnam. His motto was “Once a […]
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Jean C. Melvin
AUGUSTA — Jean C. Melvin, 91, of Augusta, formerly Farmington, passed away peacefully at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Long-Term Care at Glenridge in Augusta on Sunday. She was born Sept. 13, 1926, in Farmington, the daughter of Thomas L. and Eva M. (Crosswell) Carter. She attended Farmington schools and graduated from Farmington High School in 1945. She […]
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Richard J. Murphy
BAILEY ISLAND — Richard (Pat) Murphy of 2027 Harpswell Islands Road, Bailey Island (formally of 11 Tourmaline Lane, Auburn) passed away quietly at his home Wednesday, Aug. 8. Richard was born Sept. 22, 1921, in Lewiston. Richard graduated from Edward Little High School in 1939, and joined the U.S. Marines during World War II, serving in […]
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Memphis Lightning at The Cage
Memphis Lightning will play at The Cage in Lewiston at 8 p.m. Friday. There is no cover. (Memphis Lightning Facebook photo)
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Allen Everett Leonard Sr.
LIVERMORE FALLS — Allen Everett Leonard Sr., 67, of Livermore Falls passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, Aug. 7. Al leaves behind a large family and even larger group of friends, all of whom mourn his untimely passing. Born in Lewiston, Al lived most of his life in central Maine. He was an enthusiast of […]