RANGELEY — Along with showing first-run movies, the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater, at 2493 Main St. in Rangeley, has scheduled independent films and film festivals this summer. The following shows will take place on the designated dates at 7 p.m.: 19th Century Rangeley in 3D — July 17 and 18. The Rangeley Lakes […]
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Who's supporting 'We the People?'
Jared Golden just lost my vote! Anyone who is blind to what has happened with assault-style weapons in this country is not representing the safety of our citizens. There are places for these type of weapons, and that’s in the military, weapons of war. That certainly doesn’t mean that I will vote for Bruce Poliquin, […]
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Looking Back on July 12
100 Years Ago: 1918 Two ads in the Journal for Lewiston-Auburn readers: “FIGHTING DEMON RUM WITH MODERN WEAPONS”: Arthur Thayer, recently appointed sheriff of Penobscot County, tells the Journal how he hopes to perform the modern miracle of making Bangor dry. Illustrated by Stone. “STORIES OF THE Y.W.C.A. WORK IN FRANCE”: How American women are […]
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Parties seek more than 30 replacement candidates
More than 30 candidates — 23 Republicans and nine Democrats — have dropped out of races for the Maine Legislature seats this year, including many nominated as “placeholders” to give the two parties time to recruit people who actually want to run. This is fewer than in 2016 and 2014, but the situation is somewhat complicated […]
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West wins E.L. All-Star Game in tie-breaking derby
Will Craig out-pointed Zach Green in a special tie-breaking home run derby to give the Western Division a win over the East in the Eastern League All-Star Game on Wednesday in Trenton, N.J. Trey Amburgey’s RBI double with two outs in the bottom of the ninth tied the game for the East, 4-4. The East […]
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Learning about lobster in Lewiston
Judah Paris, 8, of Lewiston picks up a baby lobster Wednesday afternoon at the Lewiston Public Library, during an LPL Kids presentation of Ocean Touch Tank. Children got to handle ocean creatures and learn about them. Patiently waiting for his turn to hold it is Cole Dobbie, 11, of Lewiston. For more information on upcoming […]
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Are Facebook photos of shoplifting suspects ‘shaming’ or deterrence?
LEWISTON — The head of the local chamber of commerce said the rising number of shoplifting at local stores is troubling, and that the Auburn Police Department “is doing a good job” in taking new enforcement to reduce the crime. Beckie Conrad, president of the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce said she had no problem […]
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Lewiston-Auburn issues nearly $94 million in commercial permits in past year
A new elementary school. Housing developments. Dozens of additions, remodels and new builds from the ground up — they have all happened here. The Twin Cities combined to issue nearly $94 million in commercial building permits over the past 12 months, according to records from Lewiston and Auburn’s planning departments. Since July 2017, Auburn has […]
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Maine Amateur: Leaders stayed in their comfort zone for Round 2
Cole Anderson studies the 11th green on the second day of play in the Maine Amateur Championship on Wednesday at the Belgrade Lakes Golf Club. (Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal Photo) BELGRADE — It isn’t very difficult to get comfortable on an idyllic summer day such as the one golfers and spectators enjoyed Wednesday on the second […]
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Maine Amateur Championship: Wyman takes over lead from Anderson
Jack Wyman tees off on the second hole on the second day of play in the Maine Amateur Championship on Wednesday at the Belgrade Lakes Golf Club. (Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal Photo) BELGRADE — There were no eagles on Jack Wyman’s scorecard. No long birdie streaks. He didn’t need them. Consistency was Wyman’s weapon on Wednesday. […]