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Husson University, Saint Michael’s College and Endicott College names honor students.

Gregory D’Augustine: Civil discourse is key in mask mandate discussion

I hardly know where to begin in discussing the Feb. 4 article about the Androscoggin County Commission’s decision regarding the mask mandate. While I agree that there’s much to debate regarding the constitutional authority issues, such discussions are not advanced by spectators shouting “cowards” and “shame.” Those folks should examine their free speech to determine […]

Anthony Lee Alfreds: Youth incarceration causes trauma cycle

This letter regards “Police arrest 18-year-old in Lisbon stabbing,” published in the Jan. 27 Sun Journal. As a formerly incarcerated young person, I know the deep and lasting trauma that lives in kids after being incarcerated, and the trauma young people experience while incarcerated does not stop once you leave detention. Matthew Newton-Fortin was dealt […]

Rich Lowry: Joe Biden’s left-wing start

The dulcet tones of Biden’s inaugural address already seem an artifact of a bygone era. Republicans will hammer him for the rest of his presidency for failing to deliver on his unifying message, but the fact is that Biden is governing as he promised – further to the left of his own record, further to the left of Barack Obama, and further to the left of any Democrat who made his career prior to the ascendency of the cultural left.

Patrick Eisenhart: ‘Appalled’ at commission’s mask resolution

I am appalled that the Androscoggin County Commission would consider Isiah Lary’s resolution to politicize the matter of wearing a mask — a proven and accepted method for preventing the spread of the COVID virus. I applaud the vast majority of my fellow Mainers and businesses who have followed Gov. Mills and Dr. Shah’s leadership […]

Mission at the Eastward receives housing challenge grant

FARMINGTON — Mission at the Eastward has received a $30,000 Affordable Housing Challenge Grant from the LEAP Explosion Fund, which United Way of the Tri-Valley Area administers. Funding will allow for the completion of renovations to the McCleary House, next door to the Fairbanks Union Church. The McCleary House will provide transitional housing for families, […]

Family Consumer Sciences Educator Day to be held Feb. 10

DAMARISCOTTA MILLS — The Maine Association of Family Consumer Sciences (MAFCS) will celebrate National Family & Consumer Sciences Educator Day 2021 on Wednesday, Feb. 10. This event showcases the value and importance of family and consumer sciences education and its educators. FCS education takes place throughout all 16 Maine counties in public and private grammar, […]

Rotarians provide masks to children of food pantry patrons

BRIDGTON — Bridgton-Lake Region Club received 750 children’s face coverings one week after receiving 5,000 adult masks. The distribution was made possible again through the New England Rotarians and the Rossi Foundation. The free protective face masks must be distributed to community groups that request them. During Round I, the local Rotary Club distributed them […]

Lewiston Auburn CA$H Coalition tax preparation goes virtual

LEWISTON —  The Lewiston Auburn CA$H Coalition, an annual tax season go-to in the LA area, has gone virtual. IRS tax law certified volunteers have prepared taxes, free, for low-to-moderate income individuals/families since 2004 when the city of Lewiston established the multi-partner coalition. However, to adhere to CDC public health precautions and avoid any shut-down […]