AUGUSTA — Maine is one of only a few states that lets creditors attempt to access cash locked up in a debtor’s Individual Retirement Account, a privilege that risks the life savings of people thrifty enough to save for their old age. Worried that it may help drive retirees away from the state, legislators are […]
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Poulos to speak at Mountain Valley Middle School March 21
MEXICO — River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will present guest speaker Christopher Poulos at a free community dinner and presentation March 21 in the Mountain Valley Middle School cafeteria and auditorium. Poulos recently graduated from University of Maine School of Law and is in recovery from substance-use disorder. His journey has taken him from federal […]
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Floster to participate in state geography bee March 31
PARIS — “What ocean is New Zealand in?” Paris Elementary School fifth-grade student George Floster was asked at the school’s geography bee. “The Pacific,” he replied. And with that answer, Floster became the winner of the bee. Floster, the son of John and Lisa Floster, is a former basketball and baseball player, who likes to […]
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Taurus: Take your time to assess what's going on around you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Follows, 49; Billy Crystal, 69; Quincy Jones, 84; Michael Caine, 84. Happy Birthday: Observe, listen and make decisions based on logic, facts and with an open heart and an open mind. Taking the time to review what has transpired before you react or respond will enable you to move […]
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Bridgton homes warmer thanks to parish social ministry
BRIDGTON — The Parish Social Ministry program of Catholic Charities Maine is designed to help parishes meet community needs through various trainings and resources. “The ability to adapt our offerings to the unique and changing needs of an area is perhaps our greatest strength,” said Director of Mission Michael Smith. In the case of St. […]
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Raynaud's phenomenon is a true winter woe
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter, in her middle 50s, is plagued with Raynaud’s. The winter here in Illinois is hard on her. She wears heavy gloves, but still her hands are very cold. It affects her feet, too. — P.S.M. ANSWER: Raynaud’s phenomenon is an exaggeration of the body’s normal response to cold. The blood […]
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Daughter's efforts are never good enough for her family
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 15-year-old girl, and I’m struggling with abuse. I’m mentally and physically abused by my family constantly, yet they make me out to be the abusive one. I could do amazing on a test, and they yell at me for something that happened on the last one. They’re always pushing me so […]
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Mexico Bicentennial Committee chooses logo, plans fundraisers
MEXICO — The town of Mexico will celebrate its bicentennial anniversary on Feb. 13, 2018, with a variety of activities to follow throughout the year. The committee is at work and has a number of announcements. The bicentennial logo has been chosen. The committee had between 15 and 20 logo entries, including a number from […]
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Funeral notices for Tuesday, March 14, 2017
BELANGER — Carmelle, 96, of Auburn died in Auburn on Friday, March 10. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a Liturgy of the Word Service in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s […]