In June 2018, the Russo-Ukraine War has become an expensive example of violent stagnation. The expenses are measured in lives lost and money wasted, spilled blood and red ink. Both sides suffer, and Ukraine demonstrably since the fighting occurs on its territory. However, Russian president Vladimir Putin and the curious oligarchy of billionaires and gangsters […]
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David Smith
SOUTH PARIS — David Smith, 61, of South Paris passed away Wednesday, June 20, at his home. He was born in Norway on June 4, 1957, the son of Calvin L. Smith Jr. and Wilda Brown Smith. He had been employed at Wilner Wood Products and at Willie’s Repair for many years. He loved racing, hunting, […]
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2018 Maine Junior Disc Golf Championship
NORTH YARMOUTH — 80 junior disc golfers, aged 6 to 18, will compete in the first-ever Disc Golf Maine state championship at the Bittersweet Ridge Disc Golf, representing one of the largest single-day junior Disc Golf championships in the United States and the world. Sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association, the event will feature […]
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Reader needs safe way to rid house of fleas
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know of a safe item to spray in our house to get rid of fleas? We have three cats – two indoor and one who goes in and out. I’m not fond of the flea bomb. I’ve put Bravecto on our cats, but would like to get rid of fleas […]
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Spruce Mountain golf team and Area Summer Rec Program partner for junior golf clinic
The Spruce Mountain golf team is once again partnering with the Area Summer Rec Program to offer younger children the opportunity to experience the game of golf. Players from the team along with Coach Dianne Fenlason will introduce students to the game by offering circuit drills for putting, chipping and driving. The sessions will occur […]
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Media's lack of respect
I admire Sarah Huckabee Sanders. She is a bright, strong woman and is a great example for women and girls everywhere. As the president’s press secretary, her job is extremely difficult — a job made harder by the personal attacks from her colleagues in the press. Berating this professional woman for everything from her looks […]
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2018 Fish Bones Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament
AUBURN — The 2018 Fish Bones American Grill Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament will take place on Sunday, September 23 at Martinale. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The cost is $100 per person or $400 a team. To sign up submit your team sheet to the Green Ladle […]
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Phoenix Academy Minisan Belt test
Phoenix Academy Minisan Belt test students. Phoenix Academy Minisan Belt test students. AUBURN — Phoenix Karate Academy is very pleased to announce it’s most recent belt test on June 12 and June14, promoting several adult students from the Momentum group to the next level of rank. All students executed basics (punches, blocks, kicks) using correct […]
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Donald Fifield
RUMFORD — Donald Fifield, 87, of Rumford passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Rumford Hospital. He was born Sept. 14, 1930, in Stonington, and raised by his grandparents Lillian and Harry Colby. Don started work as a young boy digging clams (25 cents for a quart jar of shucked clams) and packing sardines during high […]
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Funeral notices for Friday, June 22
BERRY — Beverly McIver, 86, of Livermore, passed away Tuesday, June 19, in Auburn. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Road, Livermore. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 22, at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Interment Pleasant View Cemetery, […]