Advertisements Advertisements In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a virtual G-20 summit held over video conferencing, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP, File When Saudi Arabian dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018, Saudi […]
No, Dr. Seuss hasn’t been “canceled.” Granted, you’d never know it from the ruckus that erupted after Theodor Seuss Geisel’s estate decided to stop publishing six lesser-known titles by the celebrated children’s book author because they contained offensive racial stereotypes. We’re talking Asians with “their eyes at a slant,” and ape-like Africans in grass skirts. […]
Every sport has its boundaries. Rules for playing the game may occasionally change, but the boundaries remain. In baseball, a ball hit outside the foul line is out of play. In football, a catch made outside the sidelines is ruled incomplete. All games must be played within boundaries. No one would think of erasing them. […]
Advertisements Advertisements Bryan Thompson I write in the hopes of bringing clarity and transparency to the situation involving the recent cancellation of the competitive high school wrestling season in Maine. A disclaimer: as a teacher, coach, father, husband, and son, I have been completely onboard from day one regarding COVID restrictions — I am cognizant […]
Around here most of us speak English. But do we really speak it exclusively, or are we actually using more foreign words and phrases than we realize? To find out, I challenged my German friend Claus to a contest to see which one of us could come up with the most foreign words and phrases […]
Advertisements Advertisements A stunning view along the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway. Photo courtesy Maine Department of Transportation Let’s get it right out of the way that Maine’s National Scenic Byways are gorgeous. But it helps to be more than just a looker to get on the list. A route might have historic importance. Unlimited […]
All bark, no biteSome safety minded folks were disturbed, apparently, over my description of my abandoned play with strange dogs. I hang my head and tuck my tail with shame. The fact is, I exaggerated in that column, if you can imagine it, for dramatic effect. I have two rules when it comes to playing […]
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Tanner Anctil scored two goals and Nick Pelletier notched two assists as the Lewiston beat Greely 3-0 in a battle of boys hockey powerhouses Saturday at Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Daxton St. Hilaire scored the other Lewiston (6-2) goal, and Mason Beaudoin, Connor Wolverton and Cody Dionne all recorded assists. Keegan McLaughlin recorded his third shutout […]
AUBURN — On senior night for St. Dominic Academy/Gray-New Gloucester/Winthrop, it was the seniors who played a pivotal role in the Saints’ win. Gigi Ouellette had two goals and Tayrn Cloutier scored the other as the Saints defeated Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland 3-2 at Norway Savings Bank Arena. The seniors were excited for their final home game […]