WASHINGTON — The commentariat is bursting with speeches, diatribes, essays, analyses, stories and tweets about the impending collapse of the post-World War II international order. This threatens global peace and prosperity, even if we’re not entirely sure how the threat might actually materialize. When we say “the post-World War II international order,” we mean a […]
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Beijing, not Ottawa, is America’s enemy
Justin Trudeau may be the annoying, youthful avatar of chic progressivism — but he’s not our adversary. After leaving the G-7 summit, President Donald Trump blasted the Canadian prime minister on Twitter as weak and dishonest, in the kind of invective once reserved for “Little Rocket Man.” The Trump presidency routinely produces unprecedented events, and […]
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Meadow Lanes bowling results
Tuesday, June 5 results: Men: Scratch High Game — 1. Tony White 2010 2. Ben Jordan 196 3. Stephen Adams 193; Scratch High Series — 1. Tony White 602 2. Stephen Adams 511 3. Mike Crandall 459; Handicap High Game — 1. Ben Jordan 694 2. Sean Crandall 680 3. Ian White 638; Women: Scratch […]
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Ver Sluis takes gold at the East Coast Judo Championship
Kaci-Lee Ver Sluis, center, on the podium with her gold medal. STATAN, ISLAND, NEW YORK — Kaci-Lee Ver Sluis,12, of Sabattus took gold at the East Coast Judo Championship. Kaci is part of the Kokushikia Judo Travel Team from Fair Lawn, New Jersey coached by three time Olympian, Celita Schutz. Next stop for Kaci-Lee is […]
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Dunkin' Donuts named Business of Month
NORWAY — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce’s membership committee announces that Dunkin’ Donuts of Oxford is the May Business of the Month. The Dunkin’ Donuts in Welchville Junction is one of three “DD Green” certified locations in the state of Maine. The DD Green achievement focuses on three main themes: energy, water and health, […]
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OH Chamber donates to local charity
The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce membership committee announces Dunkin’ Donuts of Oxford as the May Business of the Month. The chamber donated $175 to Feeding Oxford Hills, based on at least 20 percent of the net proceeds from the Festival of Trees in December. From left are chamber board member Bruce Little, chamber Executive Director […]
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Lake Region rolls past St. Dom's in Class C girls' lacrosse state title game
Lake Region’s Lauren Jakobs drives as St. Dominic Academy’s Rileigh Stebbins moves in on defense in the Class C state championship game Friday. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — Lake Region coach David Keenan got mad. Then Lauren Jakobs got angry. Then the Lakers really got going. After watching St. Dominic Academy close the […]
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Range Pond depth an issue in student drowning
POLAND — The deep end of the roped-off area at Range Pond where a Lewiston student drowned Tuesday is 8 to 10 feet deep, Maine Department of Agriculture spokesman John Bott said. The roped area is not for wading, it is for swimming, Bott said, adding that is the norm at state parks. The Bureau […]
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H.S. softball: New teams add intrigue into state finals
Of the eight teams to make it to Saturday’s softball state championship teams, only three made it to the final day of the season last year, and only two of the four champions can be repeats. One of this year’s finalists has the chance to win its school’s first softball state title, while three others […]
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H.S. softball: Defense getting job done for Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills’ Madison Starbird gobbles up a grounder before throwing out the batter against Edward Little in May. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) There was one glaring difference when Oxford Hills and Skowhegan met in the Class A North softball regional final. Both teams had big hits, and both starting pitchers held their own. But the Vikings […]