Children along Mexico’s border are being torn from their parents’ arms and housed in detention centers, some with cages or cells. I have two children, whose well-being I care for deeply, as many other parents do, as well. How many people, if living in a dangerous country where their sons were constantly being approached by […]
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George Herbert Ross
POLAND — George Herbert Ross, 61, of Poland passed away Monday, June 18, at home. He was born Oct. 27, 1956, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, to parents Stewart and Florence (Harris) Ross. He was predeceased by both parents. Surviving are his special friend, Linda Patten; his children Amy, Nicole and Melissa; brother, Stewart Ross; sister, […]
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Salvatore LaBarbera
LEWISTON — Salvatore LaBarbera, 82, died Tuesday evening, June 19, at his home. Sal was born May 18, 1936, in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Roberto and Anna (Sparacino) LaBarbera. He grew up in Flushing, Queens, N.Y., and moved to Portland in 1962. In 1967, he married his wife of 51 years, Ann Duran. […]
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Funeral notices for Saturday, June 23
BRONK — Karen, 64, of Turner died peacefully at The Hospice House in Auburn on Monday, June 18. A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn. Donations in her memory can be made to the Karen Bronk Fund, DFD Russell Medical Center, 7 […]
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Robitaille and Almquist receive belts
LEWISTON — Pelletier’s Karate Academy wishes to congratulate Owen Robitaille for achieving the rank of Junior Black Belt. To reach this level, Owen has been studying karate for five years and was tested for proficiency in traditional kata (the forms and patterns of karate), kobudo (traditional Okinawan weapons), self-defense, sparring, and knowledge of the art. Pelletier’s […]
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Briefly: Local
‘Essentials of College Planning’ The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free “Essentials of College Planning” workshops for adults age 19 and older. Lewiston: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Fed-Cap Lewiston, 1035 Lisbon St. Livermore Falls: 10 and 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 16, at Spruce Mountain Adult Education, 9 Cedar St. Wilton: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, […]
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Opponents keep feeding Trump media machine
The time has come for Donald Trump’s critics to take a much-deserved vacation from all things Donald Trump. The media especially can use this time to work on dropping their compulsion to obsess on every lie, insult and provocation he crafts for their consumption. This invitation extends to participants in social media, which, after all, […]
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Harvard's anti-Asian-American microaggression
The Harvard University admissions process appears to be an ongoing microaggression against Asian-Americans. A group called Students for Fair Admissions is suing the school for alleged racial discrimination and has filed documents in federal court making a persuasive case, based on data provided by the school. Harvard denies it, but one of the imperatives of […]
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If this isn't a 'trade war,' what is it?
WASHINGTON — The escalating trade war between the United States and China poses crucial, though unanswerable, questions: Is this the beginning of the end of the post-World War II international trading system or will the present arrangements survive, as they have for 70 years? Almost certainly, historians will judge favorably the postwar expansion of trade […]
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Sea Dogs beat Thunder to end four-game slide.
Portland Sea Dogs basrunner Danny Mars slides safely into second with a stolen base as Trenton Thunder second baseman Billy Fleming mishandles the throw during the fourth inning at Hadlock Field on Friday. Mars advanced to third on the error. (Carl D. Walsh/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — A prime pitching performance, combined with offensive might, […]