AUGUSTA (AP) — Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King of Maine will face two lesser-known candidates who won uncontested primaries Tuesday but now face a difficult challenge against a popular incumbent. Republican State Sen. Eric Brakey was unchallenged in his primary election Tuesday after an opponent, Max Linn, was disqualified by election officials who determined his […]
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Moody holds commanding lead in GOP primary; Mills and Cote lead Democrats
Shawn Moody was rocketing ahead of his opponents in the Republican primary for governor Tuesday, while Attorney General Janet Mills held a narrow lead over Sanford attorney Adam Cote on the Democratic side. With about 25 percent of precincts reporting, Moody had 55 percent of the vote and was carrying some of Maine’s largest cities, […]
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Indie Market at Dufresne Plaza Sunday
LEWISTON — Sunday, June 17, from noon to 4 p.m. is the next Sunday Indie Market, outdoors at Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St. This month’s market will showcase more than 20 Maine artists and artisans, including regular favorites DuForge Studio, Quiet City Books, Downtown Handmade, Ramble Row, Instinctual Artistry, and No Frills. Offerings range from original […]
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Ballot measure to keep ranked-choice voting holds lead in early returns
With just over half of all precincts counted Tuesday night, Mainers appeared to favor keeping a first-in-the-nation ranked-choice voting system for statewide races, but the race remained too close to call. Supporters of Question 1 held a 55-45 percent lead with 51 percent of precincts reporting at 11:20 p.m. on a people’s veto that’s being […]
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Andrew R. Jennings
AUBURN — Andrew Robert Jennings, 24, of Oxford died unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident Saturday, June 9. Andrew was born Jan. 27, 1994, to Christpher and Kimberly. Andrew attended schools in Auburn and Oxford. Andrew was much like his Uncle Scott, a Jack-of-all-trades. He worked mostly as a mechanical insulator but also dabbled in roofing, carpentry […]
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Briefly: Pets
ATV club plans poker ride WATERFORD — Pulpit Rock Trail Blazah’s ATV Club will hold a poker ride and barbecue on Saturday, June 16, to benefit Responsible Pet Care. For more information call 207-890-6403. Kitten Shower and Adoption event PARIS — Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, 9 Swallow Road, will have a Kitten Shower and […]
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Social contract between generations needs updating
WASHINGTON — The trustees for Social Security and Medicare issued their annual reports last week. This is cause for discouragement because it reminds us how much we’ve mortgaged the country’s future to spending for older Americans. Already, Social Security and Medicare constituted 42 percent of federal spending in 2017, say the trustees. If they had […]
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Community sales
CARTHAGE — Carthage Generations Club will sponsor a community-wide yard sale Saturday, June 16. The club is seeking Carthage residents to participate. The club will do some advertising, but participants are encouraged to individually advertise, using a specific address to increase traffic. Call 207-357-6456 to participate. — LEWISTON — Bates College will host the 18th annual Clean Sweep, […]
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Warren A. Farwell
RUMFORD — Warren A. Farwell, 88, of Rumford died Sunday, June 10, at the Rumford Community Home. He had been a former resident of Virgin Street for many years. He was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Rumford, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford. He had worked at the Rumford paper mill. He loved to […]
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Theresa E. Cyr
AUBURN — Theresa E. Cyr, 85, was born Jan. 5, 1933, and passed away Monday, June 11, at Clover Manor in Auburn. Theresa was married to Vincent Beaudette and they lived on Allen Pond Road in Greene for 20 years, until he passed away. Together they had three children. She worked in the shoe industry and […]