The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell will donate a dollar for every drink served by Gov. Paul LePage to a foundation to help wounded veterans set up by Travis Mills, a soldier who lost all four limbs during an explosion in Afghanistan. AUGUSTA — It’s going to be bottoms up as Maine’s governor takes a […]
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Bill would restrict foraging for wild berries, vegetables on private property
PORTLAND (AP) — Get off my lawn, and out of my blueberry bush. That’s the message in a proposal before a Maine state house committee that would restrict foraging for wild, edible vegetables, fruits and funguses on private property. Republican Sen. Thomas Saviello made the proposal which, as currently written, would prohibit the harvest of […]
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Blaming conservatives, Donald Trump signals new openness to Dems
In a March 23, 2017 file photo, White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, right, departs after a Republican caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Speaking on “Fox News Sunday,” March 26, 2017, Priebus made clear that President Donald Trump would be seeking support from moderate Democrats for upcoming legislative battles. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, […]
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Initiative to build southern Maine casino to get a hearing
AUGUSTA (AP) — The public has a chance to weigh in on a well-funded proposal to build a new casino in southern Maine. A public hearing is set for Wednesday morning in Augusta. The proposal is set to appear on November’s ballot. Gov. Paul LePage has said greed is behind the proposal. The No More […]
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Volunteers and yarn donations needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When a landlord rents an apartment that requires a security deposit, isn’t he supposed to put that in a separate account and, if available, at the end, pay it back to the tenants with interest accumulated on that account? Just wondering — after all, that is their money. — No name, Rumford. […]
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'Curious Minds' will learn the benefits of meditation
AUBURN — Fostering personal growth and curiosity, the Lewiston-Auburn Senior College and the Auburn Public Library will kick off the Curious Minds Lecture Series with a seminar on the benefits of meditation by Todd Glacy. The free program will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Androscoggin Community Room of the Auburn […]
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Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education class topics include finances, crocheting
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education has announced its course offerings for April. Intro to Computers 102 with Teresa Drag: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays for five weeks beginning Monday, April 3. Students will learn to manage their home computer, set up and use an email client, install and uninstall applications, remove malware, connect a […]
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U.S. Alpine Championships: Stiegler gets Sugarloaf redemption
Resi Stieger, center, is interviewed after her win. CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Resi Stiegler had unfinished business with Sugarloaf. At the 2006 U.S. Alpine Championships, Stiegler stumbled in her final run of the slalom and finished second behind Kaylin Richardson. “I was first here in Sugarloaf and straddled on the second run, and so I kind […]
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Maple syrup producers hope for a sweet season
The weather hasn’t cooperated, but that didn’t stop maple syrup producers from giving visitors wagon rides, demonstrations and samples during the 34th annual Maine Maple Sunday. Tony Couture of Maple Valley Farm in Jay said he has made 200 gallons of syrup this year with most of it made in early February. Sap hasn’t run […]
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Benny Benedetto: 98 and still putting on a show
JAY — Every Friday night for the past 15 years, Arthur “Benny” Benedetto has played bass in the VFW open mic house band. The show starts at 6 p.m. Sometime during the night, he’ll take to the microphone and switch over to guitar to sing a song or two, such as “I’ll See You in […]