DURHAM – With membership dwindling and winter approaching, a longtime Durham veterans’ organization is on the brink of extinction. The Durham AMVET Post 13, a longtime pillar of the Durham community, is in danger of shutting its doors for good, as a drop in building rentals, declining membership and an increase in choices for veterans […]
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Rock-toppling Boy Scout leaders receive death threats
Claiming the ancient rock’s position was dangerous, they say they should have reported it to authorities at Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park.
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Mechanics’ Davis to focus on business banking
Mechanics Savings Bank, a mutual savings bank founded in Maine in 1875, announced recently the appointment of Steven Davis to Business Banking Specialist for the Windham and Lakes Region markets. Davis is responsible for business and commercial loan development, as well as providing deposit and loan solutions for small business clients, focusing on cash management, […]
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Boody’s Corner set to be repaved
WINDHAM – An analysis of core pavement samples, taken by Maine Department of Transportation crews last month, revealed rut issues within a layer that sits five inches beneath the surface pavement applied by Pike Industries this summer, according to transportation department project manager, Denis Lovely. “Everything was fine except for the intersection at [Route] 115,” […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Tax me
I like paying sales tax. No, I haven’t fallen and hit my head. I know what year it is, who the president is and about half my passwords and personal identification numbers. I’m competitive playing “Jeopardy,” even after two Manhattans (I’ll take cocktails named after boroughs of New York City for a thousand, Alex), and […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: D.C. stands for District of Corruption
I would rather be walking behind the southern end of a northbound skunk than be involved with the shenanigans happening in Washington with the federal budget and debacle of increasing our nation’s debt limit. I just love the latest poll which shows 60 percent of Americans believe that every member of the U.S. Congress should […]
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Ellen DeGeneres rewards N.H. waitress for picking up soldiers’ tab
The TV talk show host gives the woman $10,000 and tells her, ‘You’re a good person.’
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Lewiston man sentenced to 55 years for murder
Buddy Robinson’s apology ‘doesn’t ring true’ for the judge, who says he failed to take responsibility.
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Arts Calendar – 10/17
Concerts Friday, Oct. 18 Laura Kargul, piano concert of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, 8 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus. $15, $10 for seniors, USM employees, alumni. $5 students. www.usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice or call 780-5555. Friday, Oct. 18 Mandy Patinkin in concert, presented by Portland Ovations, 8 p.m. Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $41-$70. 841-0800 or visit portlandovations.org. […]
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Burritos trumping burgers as America’s tastes change
As immigrant populations expand, the nation’s menu reflects its transformation.