Details about a long-planned project to widen the Maine Turnpike between South Portland and Falmouth show that some parts of the heavily traveled highway will exceed capacity within seven years. That information comes from a citizen advisory committee charged with looking at alternatives to ease congestion on the 11-mile stretch of highway. If unchanged, rush-hour […]
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Auditions set for 'Agnes of God,' June 14 and 16
FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Players will hold auditions for their fall production of “Agnes of God,” a play by John Pielmeier. The auditions will be held at the SRP Playhouse at 111 Starling St. in West Farmington from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 , and from 3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, […]
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Governor mum on order to expand Medicaid
A Maine judge ordered the LePage administration to implement Medicaid expansion on Monday, but what happens next – and when 70,000 newly eligible Mainers can begin signing up for the health insurance – is unclear. The governor’s office didn’t respond to a request for comment Tuesday on how the administration plans to respond to the […]
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Oxford teen's donation helps pets
Alison Kane, right, of Oxford presents Steven Dostie, executive director of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston, with a $163.51 donation on May 11. Kane, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Norway, held a fundraiser for the animal shelter as her senior project. The proceeds of her fundraiser will help with […]
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Factors to consider before including Fido in your wedding
Pets are full-fledged members of many families and even, apparently, families-to-be. In its 2016 American Wedding Study, Brides magazine found that 8 percent of wedding ceremonies included pets. While the couples of yesteryear might have left Fido at home, many of today’s couples want their four-legged friends to be there on their big day. Though […]
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Pharmaceutical arrangement
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a patient with myelofibrosis, and have been under treatment for over three years. At one time I was receiving blood transfusions every three weeks and taking Jakafi (very expensive) to stabilize my hemoglobin and platelet levels, and Exjade to get rid of excess iron caused by frequent transfusions. Although my […]
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Immigration policy could be improved
President Trump’s sound and fury on immigration has delivered close to nothing. Trump never lets up, thundering against “illegal aliens” as a criminal class while pushing his enforcers to treat the impoverished ones without mercy. But actually, illegal immigration is again rising — and significantly. So much for the “Trump effect.” Here’s the naked truth: […]
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Sagittarius: Question your motives
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, 11; Natalie Morales, 46; Paul Giamatti, 51; Robert Englund, 71. Happy Birthday: Use your intelligence when faced with confusion or uncertainty. If someone tries to point you in the wrong direction, ask questions, show strength of character and be willing to head in whatever direction suits you best. […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, June 6
ABBOTT — Michelle (Polley), 34, of Oxford died Tuesday, May 29. Visiting hours will be held at Fortin/Auburn from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 8, followed by a Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. Committal prayers will take place at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Auburn following the service. […]
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Community sales
AUBURN — Sixth Street Church will have a yard and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at 109 Sixth St. — HEBRON — The East Hebron Extension Homemakers will hold the annual yard sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, rain or shine on Townsend Road. Money raised will be used […]