The role of the sanctus bells The sanctus bells, or sanctuary chimes, are the bells used during the process of Mass. The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul’s three-tiered sanctus bells may look familiar to parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church as they were rung at that church until it closed on Oct. 28, 2009. The […]
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Mystery Photo for March 12, 2017
Mystery Photo for March 12, 2017 If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voice mail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be eligible for a drawing for a $20 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Find the Mystery Photo […]
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Less detention, more 'owning it,' at Lewiston Middle School
LEWISTON — On March 1 Lewiston Middle School students were on a field trip, skating at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. A group of kids were huddled, talking. One boy’s jacket was on a railing, then fell on the floor landing in ketchup containers that had spilled, spreading a red mess on the floor. Some kids […]
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Magical earth: Indoor seedling season is upon us!
As I look out toward my snow-covered garden, I wonder whether it will ever be ready to plant. I think about this every year, and I know that in another eight to 10 weeks, the soles of my feet will be dark brown from walking through the soil, and my muscles sore from creating all […]
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Well done
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts — Zachary J. Hall of Turner has been named to the president’s list. Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts — Jessica M. Boulet of Lewiston has earned first honors. Nathan J. Fitzpatrick of Rumford; Alyssa M. Williams, New Sharon; Katie M. Bosse, Sabattus, have earned second honors. Clemson University, Clemson, New York — Andrew Richard Ferrari of Farmington […]
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Stop and read this column. It’s important
Last week a 10-year-old girl from Mexico — the town of Mexico in the River Valley — had a few minutes at school to do what is called a “free write,” or time to write something original on any topic. Below is a letter she wrote to herself. Read the entire thing. And take it […]
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Sharing should be minimal
Approximately 10 years ago, the state of Maine created RSUs. In Western Maine, RSU 10 is going through a separation and RSU 56 has been created by the old SAD 21 towns. There have been hurt feelings, false information and a lot of finger pointing. It should be understood that the RSU 10 board was […]
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Cyberwarfare has become a very real danger to America
NEW YORK — Last week, we watched the perfect example of a country fighting the last war. The Trump administration has now devoted weeks of time, energy and political capital to rolling out its temporary travel ban against citizens of six Muslim-majority countries who, according to the libertarian Cato Institute, have not committed a single […]
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Talk of the town: Does this look infected to you?
Deliver me So, somewhere in Androscoggin County Wednesday afternoon, a man was reported to have emerged from the woods, carrying a banjo and reportedly howling at various things. There’s no crime in that. Unless, of course, you left Ned Beatty back in the woods somewhere, in which case I foresee all sorts of trouble. My […]