LEWISTON — The Public Theatre will present “Human Error,” a timely and provocative new comedy, for eight performances beginning Jan. 25. Eric Pfeffinger wrote the tale of a blundering fertility doctor mistakenly implanting the embryo of a latte-sipping liberal couple into the womb of a NRA-cardholding conservative family. It’s an outrageously funny nine months as […]
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Overgrown small intestine bacteria unresponsive to treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been suffering with small intestine bacterial overgrowth syndrome for five years. It started when I was treated for H. pylori with omeprazole. I’ve had two endoscopies, a colonoscopy and lab tests. I’m negative for celiac disease. I had a positive breath test four years ago. I’ve taken five courses of […]
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There’s a better way to enforce immigration
We who follow immigration policy closely know that the wall is a dumb idea. Closing much of the government over it is dumber still. Why is the wall a dumb idea? It would be expensive. It would be unsightly. It would be environmentally destructive. More to this point, it would be ineffective. First off, an […]
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Lithgow Library to host Open Mic Night
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., will host an Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. Sign-ups for mic slots will start at 5:45 p.m. Spoken word performances will be allowed five minutes; musical performances will be allowed two songs or eight minutes, whichever comes first. Time slots will be given […]
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Men’s basketball: St. Joseph’s finding success by ditching conventional ways
Former Edward Little standout Ian Mileikis plays a key role for the high-scoring Monks.
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On Football: Chargers a tough matchup for Patriots
“This is the best team we’ve played all year,” Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said.
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'Dream Ride' highlights Northeast Motorsports Expo
People walk past displays during the Northeast Motorsports Expo at the Augusta Civic Center in January 2018. (Kennebec Journal photo by Joe Phelan) AUGUSTA — More than 70 race vehicles will be crammed into the Augusta Civic Center this weekend, including one that isn’t even completed yet. One of the highlights of the 31st annual […]
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New Mt. Blue baseball coach Ben Davis is a man with an ambitious plan
New Mt. Blue baseball coach Ben Davis follows through during a practice drill in Farmington last season, when he was the progam’s junior varsity coach. (Sun Journal photo by Tony Blasi) When the Mt. Blue baseball team returns this season, players should be prepared to get an education from their new head coach, who is […]
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Welding course offered
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education and Western Maine Community Action are partnering to provide a new professional welding program with Bancroft Contracting Corp. The 92-hour program will offer students welding processes used by Bancroft Contracting Corp. and other local employers, including 72 hours of hands-on welding instruction, safety training and 20 hours of math […]
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'Elmer' the plow does its job
Kathleen Currier of Lewiston uses her hand plow, “Elmer,” to clear her driveway of heavy, wet snow Wednesday. Currier says the plow works so well she decided to give it a name. (Sun Journal photo by Daryn Slover)