Isbister, Shirley Frances 87, of Windsor, Dec. 14, 2023. Visit, Dec. 27, 1 to 3 p.m., Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner. …
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Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
‘George C. Scott’s Scrooge will never be topped,’ J.P. Devine writes
After spending a lifetime watching Charles Dickens, I settled long ago on Clive Donner’s 1984 version with the best Ebenezer Scrooge of all, George C. Scott. First of all, it was the best television production we’ve ever seen. Scott has all the requisite physical gnarls and attitudes to convey the loathing the public has for […]
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Livermore Falls legion to host Christmas Day dinner
LIVERMORE FALLS — A Christmas Day turkey and ham dinner, with pies for dessert, is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, at the George Bunten Post 10 American Legion Hall at 17 Reynolds Road. This meal is for anyone who is alone on Christmas, can’t do a meal or just wants […]
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Body of 61-year-old woman found in pickup truck recovered from Swift River in Mexico
An aerial and ground search for a missing 20-year-old woman who was a passenger in the truck will begin at daybreak Thursday.
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Most Maine ski areas are still in recovery mode from Monday’s storm
Sugarloaf plans to reopen Thursday, but it will take the other ski resorts a bit longer before skiers can hit the trails.
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Red Sox notebook: Boston keeping sharp eye on 19-year-old Roman Anthony
Roman Anthony, who finished last season with the Sea Dogs, has the plate discipline of a veteran and compares to Triston Casas.
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Widespread flooding spreads misery across Maine
In Casco, residents in low-lying areas struggle to protect their homes and keep possessions from floating away after the Crooked River overflows its banks.
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Jaylen Brown backing up his campaign for NBA All-Defensive team
Boston’s Jaylen Brown is making it his responsibility to focus on both ends of the floor. ‘I think we’ve got to set the tone on defense, first and foremost.’
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NFL notebook: Houston rookie QB still in concussion protocol, could miss second game
C.J. Stroud of the Texans was injured Dec. 10 and also missed last week’s game.
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Wednesday’s college roundup: Christopher leads UMaine past Duquesne, 80-72
Jaycie Christopher makes seven 3-pointers – 4 in the fourth quarter – as the Black Bears advance to the championship game of the Tulane Holiday Tournament.