DEAR DR. ROACH: Back in the early 1930s, I had asthma. My dad had asthma all his life. When either of us had an attack, my dad would use a powder called Green Mountain Powder. He would set fire to some of the powder, and we would inhale the smoke. It worked very well. You […]
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Cancer: Don't settle for less
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 32; John Cusack, 52; Kathy Bates, 70; Mel Brooks, 92. Happy Birthday: You’re in a better position than you realize. Face limitations head-on and calculate the best way to turn negative situations into positives. Compassion and understanding will help you convince others to support your actions and turn […]
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Special pin, Liberty Festival
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a gold pin that says “Grandma” and has little birthstone booties on it. I would like to return this precious item to the rightful owner who lost it. You may call me at 207-783-2324 to claim it. —No name, no town ANSWER: I would be heartsick if I lost such […]
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Main-Land promotes Josh Lindeman
LIVERMORE FALLS — Main-Land Develpment Consultants Inc. announces the promotion of Mr. Joshua Lindeman to staff surveyor. Lindeman started at Main-Land in 2015 as a field surveyor. Through his hard work, initiative and training, he has been promoted from a field survey technician to a staff surveyor at Main-Land. A graduate of Manistee High School in Manistee, […]
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Main-Land's Whitney gains certification
LIVERMORE FALLS — Main-Land Development Consultants Inc. announces the certification gains of Eric Whitney. Whitney, a staff scientist at Main-Land, has obtained state certification as a licensed site evaluator. He has also finished training as a wetland scientist through the University of New Hampshire. Whitney’s work includes septic system design, natural resource delineation and soils […]
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Legislature maps the landscape for legal marijuana growers, sellers
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate and House voted Tuesday night to pass a sweeping medical marijuana reform bill that overhauls the caregiver system. The bill, which goes to Gov.Paul LePage, would let caregivers expand their business operations. For example, they could hire more than one worker, and sell up to 30 percent of their harvest […]
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American Legion baseball: Pastime wins showdown with Bessey Motors
Pastime’s Brodi Farinas is out upon reaching home plate as Bessey Motors’ catcher, Wyatt Williamson, fires the ball to first base. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) PARIS — In last year’s American Legion Zone 2 title game it took Bessey Motors 16 innings to defeat Pastime for the title. Pastime head coach Jake Brown didn’t have to […]
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American Legion baseball: Rogers Post rallies in seventh to defeat Locke Mills
AUBURN — Down to its last at-bat, Rogers Post scored twice to defeat Locke Mills 2-1 in American Legion baseball action Wednesday. The bottom of the seventh inning started with back-to-back doubles. Damien St. Pierre reached second after driving the ball to left-center field, and Tim Albert drove him in to tie the game. Albert […]
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Legislature votes to eliminate proficiency-based learning requirements
AUGUSTA — Six years after Maine became one of the first states to adopt new high school graduation standards, lawmakers are poised to roll back those requirements by allowing towns to decide whether to issue proficiency-based diplomas. The House and the Senate voted Tuesday night to eliminate the state mandate that students demonstrate proficiency in […]
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Hockey Notes: Nordiques players attending Tier II and Junior A camps
L/A Nordiques’ JP Chauvin, left, looks to tip a shot as New England Stars’ goalie Greg Moon is screened by a spray of ice during a scramble in front of the net during the NA3HL playoffs in March. (Sun Journal file photo) Last season the NA3HL had 51 alumni suit up in its Tier II […]