AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s governor says supporters of an effort to bring a third casino to the state are using overblown estimates of its economic impact to persuade people to vote yes in an upcoming referendum. Republican Gov. Paul LePage says a proposed York County casino would be a “phony deal” for the state, mostly […]
2017
LETTERS
Each Vote Does Matter, Especially Yours I write to encourage citizens who live in Woolwich to vote on Election Day, particularly to re-elect Allison Hepler and Jason Shaw to serve us on our Woolwich Selectboard. If unable to vote in person, please obtain an absentee ballot at the town office and make your voice heard. […]
Our Culture of Gun Violence
Whether it was an outside initiated referendum or homegrown, Maine’s recent attempt at gun control legislation was shot down at the ballot box. A majority of Mainers clearly love guns. Gone for the most part are bumper stickers defiantly proclaiming a vehicle’s protection by Smith and Wesson and the routine sight of loaded gun racks […]
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: My 36- year-old son lives with me, which benefits both of us. I am retired and his income helps. The problem I’m having is he hoards garbage. It’s terrible. There’s garbage on his bed, and it has reached the ceiling in other parts of the room. This has been going on for many […]
Keith W. Cunningham
(1926-2017) LEWISTON — Keith W. Cunningham, 91, of Lewiston died on Thursday October 12, 2017 at Hawthorne House in Freeport. He was born August 23, 1926 in St. Albans, Maine, the son of Fernald M. and Lalia J. Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham attended elementary and secondary school in St. Albans and Hartland and graduated from Hartland […]
SERVICE NOTICE
CUNNINGHAM – Keith W., 91, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Lewiston. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, October 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Fortin Group, 217 Turner St in Auburn. Funeral services will begin on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Pine […]