Violence and the killings in the U.S. are being provoked by the movie makers, by television shows and by the Internet. The Obama administration, however, should be held accountable for trying to control programs that affect people’s lives. A perfect example: the gun control laws should be handled by a separate agency operated by people […]
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I. Breton: A better candidate for the Senate
Pertaining to the Senate race for District 17, I am familiar with both the Democratic candidate, Colleen Quint, and the present senator, Garrett Mason. From personal knowledge, Mason is the better candidate for the position. I have attended several sessions of the Senate and even attended some working meetings of various committees, and found Mason […]
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Stephens High Class of 1952 MEXICO — The class of 1952 from Stephens High of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Coop for their monthly luncheon. All classmates and guests welcome. Mexico High Class of 1953 DIXFIELD — The Mexico High School Class of 1953 will meet at the Front […]
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Police log
Arrests Lewiston * Mary Travers, 53, address not listed, disorderly conduct, 6:43 a.m. Thursday at Knox and Adams streets. Auburn * George Bernard, 29, of 571 Washington St., domestic assault, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana, 12:36 a.m. Thursday at the Bass Motel on Washington Street. Accidents Lewiston * Corey B. Moholland, 19, of Auburn, […]
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Thieves deprive church of silver tea set
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Someone broke into our church and stole two of our silver tea sets. We used the tea sets for outreach receptions and special occasions. If there is anyone out there who may have a silver-plated tea service that they would like to sell for a reasonable price, please call me. — Evelyn, […]
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Major roadwork kicks off in Sabattus on Thursday
SABATTUS — Work starts Thursday on Ballpark Road, a major reconstruction project that will see the digging up and repaving of 1,700 feet of roadway. Selectmen unanimously awarded the project to the low bidder on Tuesday night, according to Town Manager Andrew Gilmore. H.C. Crooker & Sons will do the work for $223,800. The board […]
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Knights to hold fishing derby Aug. 25
SABATTUS — The Sabattus Knights of Columbus 13181 will host its second annual fishing derby from midnight to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Long Beach, Route 126. The cost is $10 for adults; $5 for children 15 and under. Proceeds of the derby will benefit the council’s high school scholarship fund. Cash prizes between […]
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New York rapper R.A. will play Club Texas
AUBURN — No stranger to hip-hop/rap, Sam “ELEmenT” Waterman of Sabattus says the music genre, which hasn’t been widely accepted in Maine, is gaining popularity. And he should know. He is one of the opening acts for a show by controversial and influential New York rapper R.A. the Rugged Man on Friday, Aug. 24, at Club Texas. R.A. was […]