DEAR DR. ROACH: I write to you to try to understand the effects of commingling large amounts of wine — normally a bottle or more — then taking a capful of over-the-counter sleep medicine. He is 78 years old, in EXCELLENT health. The wine revs up his mind, so he takes the sleep aid. It […]
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Edwin Thompson All Star Baseball Camp
Edwin Thompson is putting on his eighth-annual All-Star Baseball Camp June 25-26 at Spruce Mountain High School from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages are rising eighth grade and under. Campers will receive professional-level instruction, a complimentary camp t-shirt, opportunities to win prizes, and much more. The cost is $35 and there is a siblings discount available […]
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Community meals
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church on High Street will have a public supper on Thursday, June 14 at 5 p.m. until sold out. The menu includes a lobster roll (with 100% lobster meat), potato salad, cole slaw, dessert, and a beverage for $10. A chicken salad roll meal is also available for $7. To order take out […]
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Retired man's silent treatment
DEAR ABBY: My husband, who is retired, now prefers to talk exclusively to people under 21. He says he is “mentoring” them, though I haven’t seen any indication of this. He says he has no interest in talking to people our age, so when we get together with our friends, who are mostly our age, […]
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Robert Gary Gray
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Robert Gary Gray, 56, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 10, at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 28, 1961, in Norway, the son of Hazel Toothaker Gray and the late Gary R. Gray. Robert spent a majority of his life on the open road. Learning to drive trucks […]
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Sabattus Rec. annual Blackjack 5K Run/Walk
SABATTUS — The Sabattus Rec Club will hold its annual Blackjack 5k at the Oak Hill Middle School on Ball Park Road in Sabattus on Thursday night, July 19, beginning at 6 p.m. This will be more of a social, non-competitive event, with the main focus being to get out and get some exercise and […]
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'Give me your tired, your poor …'
I did not vote for the current president, and I am looking forward to ending his presidency in 2020. That said, I do feel that the current citizens of the greatest country in this world — the United States of America — need to examine and revise, if necessary, the nation’s immigration policies and procedures. […]
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H.S. softball: Experience gave Lakers edge over Bucks in D South final
Buckfield left fielder Margaret Bragg makes a running catch in foul territory during Wednesday’s game against Greenville High School in Standish. Bragg made an out on the play. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) STANDISH — Buckfield coach Sandy Albert had no interest in pulling her team down from Cloud 9 after beating eight-time regional champion Richmond in […]
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Geiger announces promotions
LEWISTON — Geiger announces three promotions at the Lewiston headquarters. Kaitlynne Gibson has been promoted to business development manager. She has been with Geiger for more than two years, starting her career in April 2016 as an assistant program manager in corporate programs. Her new responsibilities will include developing proposals and pricing models, performing prospect […]
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Wheeler Insurance celebrating 154 years in business
SOUTH PARIS — The W.J. Wheeler Insurance Agency will celebrate 100 years as a Maine corporation and 154 years in business at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the South Paris location, 15 Market Square. Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlop will recognize the company for its longevity. The program will also include an open house […]