With no buyer for his milk after Aug. 31, Farmington’s Bussie York struggles with how to save Sandy River Farms. Nationally, there’s too much milk, and trade war talk isn’t helping, according to an official with the Maine Milk Commission. FARMINGTON — Lightning struck the cupola at Sandy River Farms 23 years ago today, setting fire […]
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Toys R Us to close all its U.S. stores
NEW YORK (AP) — The demise of Toys R Us will have a ripple effect on everything from toy makers to consumers to landlords. The 70-year-old retailer is headed toward shuttering its U.S. operations, jeopardizing the jobs of some 30,000 employees while spelling the end for a chain known to generations of children and parents […]
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L/A Arts 'Day of the Dead' exhibit wrapping up
Brook Anderson and her mother, Stacey Anderson, both at center, look at Brook’s artwork at L/A Arts’ closing reception for the “Day of the Dead” art exhibits. Students decorated small dioramas and masks in memoriam of family members or ancestors who have passed away. Brook honored her grandfather by decorating her ceramic mask with bright […]
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All ears
Michelle Borodinsky, left, and Marge Fitch, both from Topsham, try on ears at Drapeau’s Costumes of Maine in Lisbon on Tuesday. The popular costume store is closing this winter. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)
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Wellness Center closes its doors Friday
James McLamb of Peru, an Oxford County deputy, does his exercise warm-up on the leg squat machine on Monday. The Dirigo Wellness Center of Dixfield is closing its doors on Friday following 10 years of use by area schools and the community. DIXFIELD — The Dirigo Wellness Center in Dixfield will be closing its doors […]
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Perkins Ridge Road closing Wednesday
AUBURN — Auburn Public Services will close Perkins Ridge Road on Wednesday, Sept. 13, to replace a bridge culvert. According to a city news release, a detour will take motorists down Hatfield Road, to Marston Hill Road, and back up to North Auburn Road. Signs will be in place, and staff will be posted at Boothby […]
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GOP House leader says LePage walking back from June prison closure
AUGUSTA (AP) — A leading Republican says Maine’s governor is walking back from a proposal to close a minimum-security prison in June. Republican Gov. Paul LePage proposed shutting down Downeast Correctional Facility to save $5 million annually as part of his two-year, $6.8 billion budget. A legislative panel expressed support for funding the prison months […]
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Livermore Town Office closing early June 30
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons on Monday night approved closing the Town Office at noon Thursday, June 30, so staff can close books for this fiscal year. The request was made by Town Clerk Renda Guild. Treasurer and Administrative Assistant Amy Byron reported in May that over $50,500 was collected in excise taxes. So far in June, […]
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Guthries Independent Theater in Lewiston closes
LEWISTON — Guthries Independent Theater has closed its doors after nearly a year in business, according to a post on its Facebook page. The announcement was posted Sept. 1. The theater held its first screening Oct. 31, 2014. According to owners Heather and Randy Letourneau in an interview at that time, the idea behind the […]
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Craft-Mania closing in Auburn
AUBURN — Saying it was the right decision but not an easy one, Craft-Mania’s owner announced Monday that the store will close in September. The largest independently-owned craft store in Maine, Craft-Mania opened on Center Street 25 years ago and had been in the Auburn Plaza for 14 years. “Sales were down,” said Lee Duguay, […]