Democratic congressional candidate Jared Golden declined Tuesday to endorse efforts to pressure the Kittery Trading Post to stop selling assault-style rifles. Calling the store “an iconic Maine business,” Golden said retailers in the state “should be able to sell firearms to those who can legally possess them.” The Lewiston state representative’s comments came in reaction […]
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Former Jay man pleads not guilty to hitting woman with cane
FARMINGTON — A former Jay man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to hitting his former girlfriend on the head with a cane on New Year’s Eve last year. Ronald Tarckini, 66, of Rumford, who has been in custody since his arrest, entered not guilty pleas in Franklin County Superior Court to a felony charge of aggravated […]
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Federal judge dismisses suit challenging L.L. Bean return policy
A federal court in Illinois has dismissed a lawsuit challenging L.L. Bean’s new, more limited, return policy. A Bean customer, Victor Bondi, filed the lawsuit in February, three days after Bean ended its unlimited return policy, saying it had been abused by customers returning worn-out shirts, boots, jackets and other goods. The company’s new policy […]
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Gospel Heralds give free concert
FARMINGTON — The Gospel Heralds, a team of seven students from Appalachian Bible College, will give a concert of inspirational music at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St., Friday, July 6 at 7 p.m. Vocal and instrumental selections along with personal testimonies combine for an engaging presentation for all ages. A brief introduction to ABC, […]
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'Twelfth Night' launches Thursday at TAM
MONMOUTH – Theater at Monmouth’s 2018 Summer Repertory Season continues with William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” In this irresistible romantic comedy of mistaken identity, concealed truth, and comic revelation, the party rages, the laughter flows, and the festive music plays on. The revelry begins Thursday, July 5, at 7:30 p.m. and continues throughout the season including […]
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The Buzz: Ben's Burritos customers buy more than 300 burritos for strangers
The Buzz this week is full of optimism and burritos. When they opened 18 months ago on Lisbon Street, Ben’s Burritos founders Tricia Tomlinson and Ben Scott created a “Pay It Forward” wall where customers could anonymously buy other people burritos. Someone walking through the door who could not afford a meal could snag one of […]
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Connecticut man injured when loaded rig rolls over in New Sharon
NEW SHARON — A Connecticut truck driver was injured Monday night when his rig, loaded with bottled water, rolled onto its side at Routes 2 and 27. Raheam Ingram, 26, of Meriden was driving a 1997 tractor-trailer for Blue Diamond Transport LLC on Route 2 when he almost drove past the intersection of Route 27 […]
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Golden will stand with seniors, veterans
As a senior and a veteran, I am gravely concerned about the massive tax breaks that were passed in Congress this year, and who will pay for them. Medicare was created in 1964 by Lyndon Johnson and since then it has been the target of potential cuts. Some have called Medicare socialism and Republican leaders […]
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Book signing with Lewiston native Sarah Jette
Sarah Marie A. Jette Debut author and Lewiston native Sarah Marie A. Jette will be signing copies of her new middle grade novel, “What the Wind Can Tell You,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at Books-A-Million in the Auburn Mall, 550 Center St. “What the Wind Can Tell You” explores the world […]
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Long-distance love
DEAR ABBY: I am a retired male. My girlfriend is still working. We have been exclusive for three years. We live 300 miles apart, but see each other every two or three weeks for at least three days and, until now, have had a very good relationship. The problem is, she’s saying she wants to […]