WASHINGTON — Democrats just can’t help themselves. They were winning the battle over family separations at the southern border. Americans of all political persuasions were horrified by the images of children in cages separated from their parents. Despite President Trump’s efforts to blame Democrats for the catastrophe, polls showed that a plurality of Americans placed […]
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Funny, we don't worry about mad romaine disease
Come July Fourth, millions of Americans will toss burgers on the grill without a second thought. It was different 14 years ago. Remember “mad cow disease” — the health crisis that never happened? Shortly before Independence Day 2004, the U.S. Agriculture Department announced — James Comey-like — the discovery of two “inconclusive” cases of mad […]
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Veterans could lose Medicaid coverage
I had the honor of serving in the U.S. Army on active duty for four years. When I got out, I was fortunate enough to be healthy, but that meant I, like most other veterans, did not qualify for VA health benefits. As many as 3,000 such veterans will benefit from MaineCare expansion when the […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Overboard sun protection
DEAR DR. ROACH: I walk outside almost every day for at least an hour. I cover myself from head to toe — long pants and long sleeves, with the backs of my hands covered and a wide-brimmed hat with a bandanna covering my neck and lower chin. With sunglasses on, ready to go, my husband […]
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Knitting needles, bugs, furniture
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have many knitting needles of various sizes to give away to a nonprofit that could use them, such as a school, summer program or nursing home. If interested, please email lyons_369@yahoo.com. — Beth, Greene ANSWER: I know lots of nonprofits with such a need. Be ready for a full inbox! DEAR SUN […]
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Where is farm bill's logic?
On June 22 you reported Rep. Poliquin’s support for the farm bill, based on “boosting the fortunes of Maine’s blueberry growers” by funding the purchase of frozen blueberries for snacks for school children. As a blueberry grower myself (certified organic), I fail to see the logic in yet another program to throw federal tax […]
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Richard N. Therrien
AUBURN — Richard N. Therrien, 74, of Lewiston passed away Wednesday, June 27, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn with his family by his side. He was born April 5, 1944, in Lewiston, to parents Oilion and Laurette (Bonin) Therrien. Richard leaves behind his wife, Merilee (Melanson) Therrien; his daughter, Kerri Gonnerville, and her husband, […]
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Peter Chabot Jr.
LEWISTON — Peter Chabot Jr. of Greene passed Tuesday, June 26. Peter fought a courageous fight battling cancer, never giving up hope, to enjoy life with family and friends. He loved watching birds and movies, hockey games, music, sun and sand at OOB and quality time spent with his buddies and family: Randy, Ed, Paul, Geno, […]
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Cynthia "Cindy" Canterbury
AUBURN — Cynthia “Cindy” Canterbury, 65, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Rumford, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 24, at the Hospice House in Auburn, with loving family at her side. She was born in Rumford on Oct. 7, 1952, a daughter of John and Faylene (Locke) Austin. Cindy was a graduate of Stephens High School. She […]
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Looking back
100 years ago, 1918 Sixty-one students received diplomas at the Lewiston high school graduation exercises held in Lewiston city hall Friday afternoon. According to time honored custom they filed in thru the broad doorways between the rows of friends and parents to the stage. The simple white frocks of the girls and dark suits of […]