Lewiston High School graduate Adela Kalilwa and a pair of Bates College athletes will compete at the NCAA Division III track and field championships later this week at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The field for all events was announced Saturday. Kalilwa, a sophomore at the University of Southern Maine, has qualified in the triple […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Bidding a fond farewell to the "Boy" Scouts
In the twilight of my life, the Boys Scouts of America — its teachings, its values, and the fun of it all — still evoke a warm glow in my overflowing storehouse of special memories. Everything about the scouting experience left me the better for it. We wore the uniform proudly, as we did the merit badges […]
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Characters flock to comic expo in Auburn
The Powers family of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, enter Norway Savings Bank Arena for the Great Falls Comic Expo in Auburn on Saturday. From left are Carrie Powers as Hela, Hannah Powers as Hell Girl, Mike Powers as Gladiator Hulk and Emma Powers as Captain Marvel. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) Keith Dinsmore and his fiancee, Mollie Dalphonse, […]
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H.S. baseball: Lewiston’s quiet Cox brothers let their play do the talking
Brothers Evan, left, and Owen Cox have played key roles for the Lewiston High School baseball team. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — While favorites such as Bangor, Edward Little and Oxford Hills have been slugging it out for the top spot in Class A South baseball since the start of the season, Lewiston has quietly […]
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Girls' lacrosse: Seven St. Dom's players score in win over Brunswick
St. Dom’s Madison Leslie plays tight defense on Brunswick’s Emily Cloutier. (Eric Maxim/Brunswick Times Record) BRUNSWICK — St. Dom’s scored three goals in a minute-and-a-half span early in the game and seven Saints scored in a 17-2 girls’ lacrosse victory over Brunswick on Saturday. Charlotte Gastonguay netted five goals and assisted on another four to […]
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Prince Harry, American Meghan Markle wed in Windsor as millions watch
WINDSOR, England (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gazed into each other’s eyes and pledged their lifelong love Saturday as they married in front of hundreds of royals, celebrities and friends at St. George’s Chapel and millions of TV viewers around the world. The pretty English town of Windsor sparkled on a warm spring […]
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Poliquin should step down
I work three jobs, six days a week (sometimes seven) and the ACA paved a road for me to access health insurance. I went a couple years without any heath care, as I was in the coverage gap. I work a dangerous job, lots of heavy lifting and work with chemicals, so I am grateful […]
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Dennis Allan Henthorn
TICONDEROGA, N.Y. — Dennis Allen Henthorn, 67, of Ticonderoga, N.Y., passed away suddenly Friday, May 4. Born in Farmington on March 8, 1951, he was the son of the late Allan H. and Thelma (Hause) Henthorn. He attended schools in Greene and Turner and graduated from Leavitt Institute in 1969. Dennis has been a resident of […]
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Virgo: Visit an old friend
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 45; Polly Walker, 52; Grace Jones, 70; Pete Townshend, 73. Happy Birthday: Focus on home, family and gaining greater security and stability. Let go of what’s not working for you instead of laboring over what you cannot change. Embrace the future with the intent to meet your needs […]
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Robert E. Beams Sr.
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert E. Beams Sr. of Buckfield and formerly Rumford was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius–St. John Church, Rumford. The Rev. Nathan March was celebrant. Interment was at the Monmouth Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of the […]