WASHINGTON (AP) — In an embarrassment for House Republican leaders, conservatives on Friday scuttled a bill that combines stricter work and job training requirements for food stamp recipients with a renewal of farm subsidies popular in GOP-leaning farm country. Hard-right conservatives upset over the party’s stalled immigration agenda opposed the measure, which failed by a […]
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Accident on Sabattus Street in Lewiston Friday
A victim is treated at the scene of a vehicle crash Friday near Holy Family Church on Sabattus Street in Lewiston. It was believed that no life-threatening injuries resulted in the 1 p.m. wreck. The police accident report was not available later Friday. The crash remained under investigation. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)
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Turner trucker charged with using phony plates to avoid tolls
AUBURN — A long-haul truck driver from Turner was arrested Thursday on the Maine Turnpike in Auburn and charged with using phony license plates on his rig for up to six years to avoid paying more than $1,300 in tolls, state police said. Danny Olson, 61, owner of Olson Transportation, had license plates in the […]
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Sandy River Ramblers at New Sharon
NEW SHARON — On Saturday, May 26, the Sandy River Ramblers will return to the Brick Church in New Sharon, with the band’s unique brand of Maine-flavored bluegrass. The 5-piece band is known for its vocal harmonies, virtuoso instrumental playing and outstanding songwriting. Stan Keach, guitarist and chief songwriter of the group, is a nationally-known Bluegrass songwriter, […]
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Phil House is June's UU Concert for a Cause
AUBURN — Concerts for a Cause will host Phil House at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the First Universalist Church of Auburn. The show will benefit the church and Safe Voices. House is known for his stride technique and stirring spiritual style. His 45-year musical career began at the age of 5 playing piano […]
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Gunman opens fire in Texas high school, killing up to 10
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) — At least one gunman opened fire at a Houston-area high school Friday, killing eight to 10 people, most of them students, authorities said. It was the nation’s deadliest such attack since the massacre in Florida that gave rise to a campaign by teens for gun control. Harris County Sheriff Ed […]
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Fendrick and Peck return to the North Church
FARMINGTON — The gifted acoustic folk duo Fendrick and Peck return to Farmington North Church for a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24. From their home in southern Wisconsin they travel the country, performing their music. “Their music calms the savage beast inside,” Ann Arbor of Farmington said. “Even my grandchildren quiet down in […]
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Bowditch-series author at Norway library
NORWAY — Best-selling Maine author Paul Doiron will present a program at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Norway Memorial Library. Doiron will read from “Stay Hidden,” the forthcoming ninth book in his award-winning Mike Bowditch Maine game warden mystery series due to be released July 3. Tickets must be purchased in advance for […]
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LePage says bike helmet saved his life, will need shoulder surgery
Gov. Paul LePage disclosed Friday that he was hit by a car while bicycling in Florida in November and will require surgery. LePage said the accident happened Nov. 22 in Daytona Beach when he was riding his bike with his wife, Ann, who was riding behind him. A young woman who driving a car was […]
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Unity College hosting ‘Zombie Survival Camp’ this summer
Unity College is offering anyone willing to pay $600 the chance to learn survival skills in the event of a zombie apocalypse. The environmental education college located in Unity has posted a description of “Zombie Survival Camp” on its website. The summer camp profile starts off by asking interested parties a question: Would you survive […]