FARMINGTON — Nearly 40 students of the Franklin County Adult Education program will be honored at a graduation ceremony Thursday, June 14, at Bjorn Auditorium on Mt. Blue Campus. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will follow. Graduates include those who have completed the certified nursing assistant program and the college transitions […]
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Horses Across Maine departs on first leg of state-wide ride
Horses Across Maine founder Peter Seames, left, and wife, Cindy Seames, ride through Lovell on June 1 during the first leg of the 280-mile ride across Maine. The group departed from Fryeburg that morning, riding to Waterford and then from Waterford to Oxford the next day, completing the first section of the 280 miles from […]
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'What about …' becomes retort of the moment
Whataboutism is a “logical fallacy that attempts to discredit an opponent’s position by charging them with hypocrisy without directly refuting or disproving their argument.” Thank you, Wikipedia. After praising ABC for dumping Roseanne Barr over a racist tweet, I was asked many times, What about Samantha Bee? The comedian had hurled the disgusting C-word at […]
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Living history re-enactors at Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — For much of the day on Saturday, June 16, and Sunday, June 17, until noon, The Ancient Ones, a Maine living history group in full period dress, will set up a real Living History Camp from the late 1700s to 1800s. Back for another season, this popular living history exhibit will feature a […]
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Pond joins Palmer Realty
FARMINGTON — Palmer Realty, 380 Wilton Road, announces Holly Pond is a new sales agent. Pond grew up in the area and graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2005. She worked in education for several years. After marrying and buying a home, her interest in real estate grew to the point she […]
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Mates receives training
LEEDS — Bradley Mates, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, has completed a five?day training program at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, Ill. The program focused on helping families plan for life and reach their financial goals with Modern Woodmen. Speakers also covered topics including technology, fraternalism and underwriting. Bradley Mates
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Grand opening at new Cumberland Farms store
LEWISTON — Cumberland Farms’ first next-generation store at 691 Main St. will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 14. The event will kick off a four-week fundraiser for New Beginnings, an organization that assists and advocates for people in crisis due to unstable or conflicting living situations. Throughout the fundraiser, 10 cents […]
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Norlands receives funds to restore portraits
LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore announced it has received a $40,000 gift to conserve up to 32 oil portraits of the Washburn family. The money is from the General Mills’ Foundation, the philanthropic organization linked to the company that’s part of the Washburn family history. The 19th-century portraits are one of […]
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NCAA Track and Field: Lewiston’s Isaiah Harris wins 800 national title
Isaiah Harris crosses the finish line to win the 800 meter run at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon Friday night. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) EUGENE, Oregon — Crossing the finish-line with his arms outstretched before falling to his knees in joy, Lewiston High School graduate Isaiah Harris won the 800-meter NCAA championship Friday at Hayward […]
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Boys' lacrosse: Wilson, Wade lead Devils' high-powered attack into semifinal
Lewiston’s Jayden Wilson winds up for a shot on goal during a game against Chevrus at Bates College in Lewiston earlier this season. Lewiston won the game 13-6. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) In 2015, freshman Jayden Wilson scored a game-winning goal 1:54 into overtime in the Eastern Class A quarterfinal against Portland High School. “It feels […]