As a resident of Senate District 17 and the president of Western Maine Labor Council, I am proud to support Colleen Quint for state Senate. Quint is a strong candidate who listens to people and who understands the needs of working families. The unrelenting attacks on Maine workers from the Republicans in Augusta must stop. […]
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J. Nutting: Strengthening public schools
I read in the Sept. 15 Sun Journal that Sen. Garrett Mason supports public education. He neglected to mention that, by supporting LD 1866, Gov. Paul LePage’s bill that would have forced the public and business community to pay the costs of the statewide religious school system, he would increase state costs by $24 million […]
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H.S. Field Hockey: Royer, Hornets stun Warriors
TURNER — Nokomis had 12 shots on goal, a 15-chance advantage in penalty corners and maintained possession of the ball inside the Leavitt zone for about 80 percent of Tuesday’s rain-soaked KVAC field hockey contest. The Hornets had Sadie Royer. And for one day, for one moment, that was enough. With less than six minutes […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Joshua’s Lobster Benefit will be Sept. 15
JAY — A lobster benefit for 2-year-old Joshua McIntosh, who has rhabdomyosarcoma, will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, at the VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St., Route 133. Dinner will be at 5 p.m., with DJ and dancing to follow. Tickets for adults are $12 and include one lobster with sides. Additional lobsters are $5. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Leeds site makes Superfund priority list
LEEDS — An abandoned scrap-metal yard on Blue Rock Road is so hazardous that federal environmental officials this week placed it on the Superfund’s National Priorities List. Leeds Metal is a former scrap-metal recycling facility that was most active between 1969 and 1984, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s website. When it was […]
Posted inObituaries
Raymond C. LePage
TOGUS — Raymond C. LePage, 73, of Leeds, aka “Ray of Sunshine” passed away peacefully on Sept. 10, at the Veterans’ Hospital. He was born in Lewiston, July 7, 1939, the son of Levis and Yvonne (Lafleur) LePage. Formerly of Auburn and New Haven, Conn., he graduated from Edward Little High School, entered the National […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
National medicine take-back day Sept. 29
LEWISTON — The national annual Take-Back Initiative to collect expired or unused prescription drugs will be held in Androscoggin County on Saturday, Sept. 29, at eight locations. When used incorrectly, prescription drugs can be just as dangerous as illegal drugs, said Scott Gagnon, project coordinator for the Drug Free Communities Support Program in Lewiston. In […]
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Concert will benefit Leeds Community Church
LEEDS — On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Leeds Community Church will present “Another Great Evening of Music,” featuring singer Bryce Libby. Libby presents his shows in a relaxed yet personal, cabaret format, drawing from his many musical experiences in New York and Maine. As usual, he will be accompanied by well-known local pianist and close family friend Jerry […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Leeds Historical Society to hold Neighborhood Conversation
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society is sponsoring a series of informal gatherings to reminisce about what life was like in Leeds in days gone by. The town’s various neighborhoods all had their own unique personalities, and members are hoping to hear more about them. The first of these gatherings will focus on the south […]
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M. Burgess: Understanding job creation
Maine’s governor and legislators have been telling the public that they need to grant businesses tax breaks in order for them to create jobs. Businesses don’t have to use the money saved on taxes to create jobs; they can use it to generate profits or simply sit on it, which they have done according to […]