CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 30; Derek Hough, 33; Trent Reznor, 53; Bob Saget, 62. Happy Birthday: You’ll find it difficult to make the right decision this year if you let your anger step in and take over. Practicality will play a big role when it comes to competing against someone who has […]
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Bellows has earned my vote
I have paid close attention to the job state Sen. Shenna Bellows has done since being elected in 2016. Her work ethic is superb. She has never missed a vote. Her work in committee has shown her attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture. Her leadership and ability to build bi-partisan coalitions […]
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Ranked-choice baloney
Ranked-choice voting is nothing more than judging, be it someone’s character, an animal, fish, movie, or inanimate object, and perfectly acceptable for events such as who gets the blue ribbon for the best-tasting apple pie at the county fair. It has no place in political elections. Primary elections usually have several candidates seeking an office. […]
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Local roundup: Brown, Bell keep Eddies streak alive
AUBURN — Ethan Brown’s dominant ball control and a hard hit by Maxx Bell allowed Edward Little to remain undefeated and secure a 2-1 baseball victoroy on Wednesday. Brown gave up seven hits in seven innings and pitched himself out of several tough situations. The Indians (6-5) threatened many times, yet Brown kept them at […]
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MTA inducts Robbins to Hall of Fame
HALLOWELL — The Maine Tourism Association announces this year’s inductee into the Association’s Hall of Fame is Cyndi Robbins of Poland Spring Resort in Poland. MTA’s Hall of Fame was created to recognize outstanding individuals who through their leadership, dedication and professionalism have made significant and sustained contributions to the tourism industry in Maine. Every […]
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Girls' lacrosse: Messalonskee finds groove, flies past Lewiston
Lewiston’s Grace Dumond drives through a sea of Messalonskee players during Wednesday night’s lacrosse game at Bates College in Lewiston. From the left are Katie Luce, Chloe Tilley, Emily Crowell and Shauna Clark. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Messalonskee weathered one Lewiston comeback and didn’t allow another in a 14-8 KVAC girls’ lacrosse matchup Wednesday […]
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Maine high court hears abortion funding arguments
Maine Chief Justice Leigh I. Saufley asks a question during arguments Wednesday on whether the Department of Health and Human Services is violating women’s constitutional rights by refusing to pay for abortions through the state’s Medicaid program. The case is before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. (Joe Phelan/Portland Press Herald) AUGUSTA — Maine’s highest court […]
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LA Metro Marketplace on June 7
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will host the LA Metro Marketplace on Thursday, June 7, at the Bates Mill. The event showcases the greater Lewiston-Auburn area, capturing an inspiring representation of the many facets of both communities. World-class products and top-notch services will be spotlighted. Local businesses that choose to join […]
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H.S. Baseball: Falcons break away from Mustangs
Mountain Valley’s Ethan Laubauskas catches the ball as Monmouth’s Tom Neal slides back to first base during Wednesday afternoon’s baseball game in Rumford. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) RUMFORD — Monmouth and Mountain Valley played Wednesday’s MVC baseball matchup with the urgency of two teams looking to bounce back from embarrassing losses. They were close to even, […]
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Baseball: Lisbon strong-arms Mt. Abram
Lisbon’s Nick Austin is tagged out by Mt. Abram third baseman Ben DeBiase after Austin tried to steal third. LISBON FALLS — While Lisbon pitcher Nick Austin was busy keeping Mt. Abram off balance from the mound, the Greyhounds took the opportunity to splurge on offense with nine key hits. Austin went the distance and […]