DEAR ABBY: My son “Jeff” is wealthy and lives in another state with his wife and family. His wife has now moved her mother to where they live and she works for my son. Jeff and his family take vacations several times a year in the U.S. and out of it, and always include her […]
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Annette B. Turcotte
AUBURN — Annette B. Turcotte, 95, formerly of Auburn, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 31, at The Hospice House with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lewiston on March 21, 1923, the daughter of Thuribe and Marie Ann (Jolin) Busque. Annette and her husband, Roger, were married in 1946 and raised four […]
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Deceptive agenda being pushed
Thanks to road signs telling me to vote “yes” to save ranked-choice voting, I’ll be voting “no” this June 12. How this issue ever got approved for referendum in the first place is a head-scratcher. The constitution clearly states that the candidate who wins a plurality of votes wins the election. Period. The people who […]
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Thanks for a kindness offered
Last week, I arrived in Lewiston from Portland to place flowers on my parents’ grave. I was disappointed to find the main gate at Riverside Cemetery locked. The grave site is at a farther end. I am 90 years old; carrying a large container of flowers that distance was not an option. I was pondering […]
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Faith Baptist Church to host guest speaker Dr. Jim Rumsey
AUBURN — Faith Baptist Church will host Jim Rumsey at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at 43 Washington St. North. His topic is “Reaching Sheep Gone Astray.” Rumsey, of Baptist Missions to Forgotten People Inc., has ministered in prisons and jails, rescue missions, and rehabilitation centers in the Southeast for 25 years. His wife, Yvonne, […]
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Thank Republicans for Right to Try laws
WASHINGTON — Imagine the horror of learning you have a terminal illness for which science has not yet come up with a treatment. Now imagine receiving the same diagnosis, and then learning a promising new treatment exists that could save your life — but you can’t get access to it thanks to governmental obstacles. That […]
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Local golf results
Apple Valley Wednesday, May 23 Ladies League results: A Flight: Net — Cindy Halliday 35; Even Holes (Game of the Day) — Cindy Halliday 15; B Flight: Net —Meaghan Barriault 29; Even Holes (Game of the Day) — Linda Mynahan 14; C Flight: Net — Reine Mynahan 39; Even Holes (Game of the Day) — Kathy Pross 13; Overall: Fewest Putts — […]
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China's Belt and Road Initiative, camouflaged in silk
Think of it as a revived Silk Road, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in 2013 when he announced China would proudly sponsor a multi-decade international commercial and infrastructure development project — notionally running from China through Central Asia and connecting to points beyond. Yes, a benign Silk Road where all prosper. The project would have […]
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Sales outlet wanted for costume jewelry
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who buys costume jewelry? —No name, no town ANSWER: Depending on the condition and the vintage of your jewelry, most consignment shops in the area would probably be interested in taking a look at what you have. You’ll want to call ahead and see what the […]
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Funeral notices for Friday, June 1
AUSTIN — Allan H., 88, died Thursday, May 31, in South Paris. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 4, at the Farrington Morton Cemetery in Mexico. Arrangements are under the direction of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford. CLOUTIER — Wilfrid A., 96, passed away Monday, March […]