DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the June 22 Sun Spots, I have found that 20 Mule Team Borax is the answer to getting rid of fleas. Just sprinkle on carpets and floors, let set for several hours then vacuum. Repeat the next day. After that, once a week will take care of the flea problem. —Maggie, […]
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Road calls to husband
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 42 years. For the most part, we have had a good marriage. We raised two children, are helping to raise three grandchildren and still enjoy each other’s company. I am retiring shortly and looking forward to enjoying it. For years I have anticipated being free […]
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Class gatherings
DIXFIELD — The monthly luncheon of Stephens High School Class of 1960 will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at Ellis Variety, Weld Street. Classmates and guests are welcome. — RUMFORD — Mexico High School Class of 1972 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at Gatch’s Food & Spirits, 137 Rumford Ave. All classmates, spouses […]
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Harris turns pro, finishes second in 800 at USATF nationals
United States’ Isaiah Harris reacts after finishing a men’s 800-meter first-round heat during the World Athletics Championships in London in Aug. 2017. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland) Lewiston native Isaiah Harris followed up his NCAA 800-meter run title two weeks ago with a second-place finish in the 800 final at the USA National Outdoor Championships in Des […]
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Portland Sea Dogs rally past Trenton Thunder, 5-4
Portland Sea Dogs starting pitcher Mike Shawaryn delivers to a Trenton Thunder batter during Sunday’s game at Hadlock Field in Portland. Shawaryn had no decision, going six innings, giving up four runs, four runs, seven hits striking outs five and walking two. (Carl D. Walsh/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — Chad De La Guerra and Austin […]
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Bubar seeking Pro Series title at Beech Ridge
Corey Bubar drives his Pro Series entry through Turn 2 at Beech Ridge earlier this season. Bubar won the season opener on May 5 and has his sights set squarely on the points championship in 2018. (Jamie W. Williams/Finish Line Photography) In the premier Pro Series division at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, drivers who wheel […]
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'Phenomenal' kid magician wows in Durham
DURHAM — Even with a broken finger, kid magician Phoenix Phenomenal performed sleight of hand and card tricks to perfection at a packed AMVETS hall Sunday evening. He took traditional card tricks and made them fun with his quirky humor, bringing in props and volunteers to pick cards, and he managed to surprise the audience […]
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Pot bill tweak would affect retail shops
Caregivers would have to get municipal approval to sell cannabis to their patients out of a retail shop under a proposed amendment to a sweeping medical marijuana reform bill that is pending before the Maine Legislature. The amendment, proposed by Sen. Roger Katz, R-Augusta, mirrors one that he added to the adult-use cannabis regulatory bill […]
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Looking Back
100 years ago, 1918 Alfred J. Sweet of Lewiston will represent Maine in the national Republican committee succeeding Senator Frederick Hale, who was elected to that position in 1912 and resigned several weeks ago. Mr. Sweet’s choice as national committeeman came as a surprise, as his name had never been mentioned in this connection, […]
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Pastor Stevens set to retire
The Rev. Carol Stevens of the Rumford United Methodist Church will retire at the end of June. She has served the Methodist churches in Rumford, Rumford Center and Bethel since July 2010. She has participated in volunteer work at the Rumford Hospital, GRAMPS, Ecumenical church services, served communion at the Pinnacle Nursing Home, Salem Economic […]