Harrison held its third annual celebration of Independence Day at the Caswell Conservancy Center on July 4. Like the original Declaration of Independence of 1776, of which copies were sent to Maine towns and read to its inhabitants, the Declaration of Independence was read by Samantha Irish of Bridgton and Frank Daggett and Muffett Crowell […]
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Cannabis, stamps, Chris Rose
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have heard about cannabis oil products that can help with anxiety and insomnia. I have both. I have been prescribed five different antidepressants that have not worked well. I asked my doctors about cannabis and they do not believe in it as a remedy. Are there any doctors or an organization […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, July 4
BALIAN — Richard Garabed died Saturday, June 30. Services will be held at the Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Mass., with a celebration of life gathering afterward. For details, please contact Rick Dewhirst at Goundrey & Dewhirst, Salem, N.H., 603-898-2181. Gifts may be made to Salvation Army or the Armenian General Benevolent Society. BLAUVELT — Leroy R., […]
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Happy Birthday, America
Gabrielle Wallace, left, of Auburn helps blow out the candles with children Saturday during the “Happy Birthday, America” event at the Auburn Public Library. Wallace and her husband, Sean, have held a July 4th celebration at the library for at least 15 years. Wallace held a story time, lead a parade through the library, made […]
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Pianist to perform at First Universalist Church
TURNER — The First Universalist Church in Turner Center will host pianist singer Annie Nessen Voorhees in vespers from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, in the church sanctuary. Also for the Fourth of July, the Ladies Circle will host a yard sale in the Parish Hall and the church will serve coffee and donuts […]
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July 4 facts that'll make you smarter
Before you head back to the office for talks at the water cooler, here are some July 4 refresher facts to share. July 4, 1776: The Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. 2.5 million: The estimated number of people living in the […]
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Liberty Fest a crowd pleaser
Live music, food trucks and practically perfect weather prefaced the fireworks show this year at the 21st Annual Liberty Festival in Lewiston and Auburn on Tuesday. Hundreds of people made their way to the James B. Longley Bridge to catch the fireworks show. Some people set up their spots early in the afternoon, and plenty […]
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River Valley celebrates the Fourth of July
RUMFORD — Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual Fourth of July celebration Tuesday at the Hosmer Field Complex. Children expended their energy in the bouncy tent and slide, as well as sitting for face painting and henna tattoos. They also participated in the popular bike/carriage and wagon decorating parades. Adults listened to music during the afternoon, […]