Heading into the general election, Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has at least one big advantage over his Democratic challenger: money. Poliquin, seeking a third term in Maine’s hardscrabble 2nd District, reported $2.7 million in cash-on-hand at the end of June, compared to $357,000 for Jared Golden, who won a three-way Democratic primary last month […]
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Maine lawmakers in special session finally respond to opioid crisis
AUGUSTA — After two years of virtually no progress, the most recent session of the Legislature finally produced what treatment advocates regard as meaningful responses to Maine’s epidemic of opioid abuse. Three new laws moved forward earlier this month, despite veto attempts by Republican Gov. Paul LePage. The first funds the creation of a so-called […]
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Trump: Summit with Putin off to a 'very, very good start'
HELSINKI (AP) — President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin opened their long-awaited summit Monday with a wink and slouch, respectively, then talked one on one behind closed doors for two-plus hours before the American leader declared their meeting was off to a “very, very good start for everybody.” Neither leader revealed what was discussed. […]
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Maine child care workers to face background checks, fingerprints
AUGUSTA (AP) — Thousands of child care workers in Maine will now have to undergo criminal background checks and fingerprinting under a new law. The law requires employees of child care agencies to undergo background checks and fingerprints. The state estimates 5,000 background checks in the law’s first year, and then 2,000 annually after that. […]
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Pop Rocks to play free concert in Jay
JAY — The Pop Rocks are giving a free performance from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21, in French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane, Jay. The Pop Rocks play rock music from the ’50s to today. The park is across from Spruce Mountain Middle School. Event is free; bring chairs or a blanket […]
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Class gatherings
LEWISTON — Stephens High School Class of 1958 will have its class luncheon at noon on Wednesday, July 18, at at Davinci’s in Lewiston. All classmates and their significant others are welcome. For more information, call Janet at 207-364-2928. — BETHEL — Stephens High School Class of 1964 will have its July luncheon at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the Sunday River Brewing […]
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Briefly: Local
Chainsaw artists at Maine Wildlife Park GRAY — Local chainsaw carvers will create eagles, bears and more at the Maine Wildlife, turning a a block of wood into a work of art. Ron Carlson, Tim Pickett, Dan Burns and Greg Waters will have a variety of chainsaw wildlife carvings on exhibit Saturday, July 21, on Route 26. […]
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Looking Back on July 16
100 Years Ago: 1918 A horse that ran away Monday, and picked out upper Maine Central Railroad bridge to perform on, required the services of several men and much effort to pry a hind foot free from between the ties. The horse escaped with just a few scratches, and while it walked lame, was practically […]
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'Enchanted April' featured at Theater at Monmouth
MONMOUTH — Bask in the warmth and enchantment of Italy without leaving Maine during Theater at Monmouth’s production of “Enchanted April.” Elizabeth Von Arnim’s resplendent 1920s novel comes to life on stage in this Tony Award-nominated play by Matthew Barber. “Enchanted April” runs at 7:30 p.m. from Thursday, July 19, throughout the season, including matinee […]
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Old friends turn away
DEAR ABBY: My daughter has graduated from high school. She had been in a residential treatment program for depression the year and a half prior to returning to this school. Her old friends had promised to be there for her when she returned. After she was back for three months, her friends stopped inviting her […]