DEAR ABBY: I am a child care provider working with infants. Two of us work in the nursery and share responsibilities. One baby has become extremely attached to me, to the point that I can’t take a break or go to lunch without him screaming until I return. I feel guilty taking lunch breaks or […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Mark Scalia at Baxter Brewing
LEWISTON — Maine Event Comedy presents 28-year comedy veteran Mark Scalia at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Baxter Brewing. He’ll be joined by Mike Holmes, Arty Przychodzki and host Mark Turcotte. Scalia has entertained thousands of people across the U.S. and Canada. Since starting his career in Boston, he’s developed into a strong headlining […]
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Scorpio: Keep life simple
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rico Rodriguez, 20; B.J. Novak, 39; Zac Brown, 40; J.K. Rowling, 53. Happy Birthday: Take your time. Don’t make aggressive changes without thinking matters through. Do your research and plan your actions. Preparation will make the difference to the way the year progresses and the benefits that come your way […]
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Charity begins at home
Its a shame that these “United States” are no longer “united” just because the opposite party did not win the presidential election. People should root for the winner, no matter who won. Folks should all pull together. Isn’t it ironic that those people in the prior administration who complained about there being no support for […]
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Monmouth Fair to start Wednesday
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Fair will run this week from Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 1 to 4, at the Monmouth Fairgrounds, 79 Academy Road. This is a small, family-oriented agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events. Major events will include live music, 4-H events and exhibits, horse and ox pulling and […]
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Looking Back on July 31
100 Years Ago: 1918 The Salvation Army kettle has made its appearance once again on the street and quite a number of nickels and dimes have found their way into it to swell the fund for the poor children’s picnic which will probably be Thursday, Aug. 8. This is one of the army’s “worthy” efforts […]
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Area students interning with state, municipal governments
ORONO — The Maine Government Summer Internship Program opened its 2018 session May 29 with 55 students interning with the state and with municipal governments. Local interns include: • Rebecca Archer of Gray, who attends the University of Maine, is a Community Development Office intern with the Town of Gray; • Emily Buell of Otisfield, who […]
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Sandra King Bolduc
AUBURN — Sandra King Bolduc, 77, passed away peacefully at home July 26, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of James F. King and Eileen N. King (Poloski), being the youngest of six siblings. Born Jan. 1, 1941, in Portland, Maine, she attended Portland schools and graduated […]
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Ronald M. Rice
WINTHROP — Ronald Maurice Rice, 71, a resident of Greene, passed away Saturday, July 28. He was born Feb. 21, 1947, the son of Donald Rice and Mary (Seekins) Rice in Hartland. Ronald attended primary school in Hartland, and then graduating from Hartland Academy. Ronald proudly served his country in the U.S.Army. He was employed by […]
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Joline Dufour
LEWISTON — Joline Dufour passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Lucien Dufour; daughter, Doreen Child, and husband, Kevin; and two grandchildren: Jessica and Matthew Child. She also is survived by her siblings: Linda Soucy, Jackie Blier, Arthur Boulet and Roland Boulet. She was predeceased […]