ELLESBOROUGH, England (AP) — A day after landing a series of broadsides against his British hosts, President Donald Trump declared Friday that his relationship with Prime Minister Theresa May was better than ever in yet another bout of diplomatic whiplash that has come to define the American president’s European visit. Trump’s pomp-filled visit to the […]
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LePage finally authorizes voter-approved bonds to fund a variety of projects
After weeks of stalling, Gov. Paul LePage has finally authorized the sale of $117 million of voter-approved bonds meant to pay for a variety of projects, including $80 million for highway projects currently underway. LePage previously had stalled the sale of bonds in a dispute with the Legislature over state borrowing and a package of […]
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How many times must we save people who overdose?
A deeply humane friend recently suggested that medics stop saving people on their third opioid overdose. The subject was naloxone, a medication that can yank users from the jaws of death. It can be given via Narcan nasal spray or injection. My friend surprised me. I thought that if a life could be so easily […]
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Moore Park Makers Fair seeking food vendors
SOUTH PARIS — Organizers of the Moore Park Makers Fair are seeking food vendors for the event on Saturday, July 28, with a rain date of July 29. The Moore Park Makers Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature 30 arts and crafts vendors, live music, dance and theater, […]
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Time to pressure Collins
Susan Collins issued a statement regarding D.C. Court of Appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for Supreme Court justice saying that Kavanaugh has “impressive credentials and extensive experience.” That’s true, and the senator might have added deep Republican contacts through his elite prep school and Ivy League pedigree. As the staff secretary for President George W. […]
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The dawn phenomenon
DEAR DR. ROACH: I hope you can shed some light on an issue that I have not seen you address: the dawn phenomenon. I am having trouble controlling my diabetes. I am 67 years old, and my mother was a “brittle” Type 2 diabetic who ultimately needed insulin twice a day. I have been on […]
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Be careful what you wish for
Obituary of our democracy — is that what is happening in our United States of America? By the time Trump is out of office, whether it be by impeachment, or the end of his term, will we still be a democracy? Trump promised to “drain the swamp.” Instead, the swamp has become filled with so […]
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Bradbury Mountain State Park family, pet friendly
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How much does it cost to spend the day at Bradbury Mountain? Can you camp there? What about bringing your dog? — Katy, Greene ANSWER: This park in Pownal is open year-round from 9 a.m. to sunset and is a family favorite for hiking, biking and camping. A day pass for an adult […]
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Don Roy Trio brings Franco-American fiddling to Brick Church
LOVELL — The Don Roy Trio will be performing at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Brick Church for the Performing Arts on Christian Hill Road in Lovell. The Don Roy Ensemble features Don Roy on fiddle, Cindy Roy on piano and step dancing and Jay Young playing bass. Don comes from Franco-American — and musical […]
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Live music and dance at Denmark Arts Center
DENMARK — Denmark Arts Center presents Molly Gawler’s “Droplet Dance” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, and live music by Alternate Ending at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14. “Droplet Dance” is a show celebrating water with solo dance choreography by Gawler and traditional folk music. Fiddle tunes, circus acts, dance, story and song are integrated […]