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April 2, 2011

Change is hated, but state will be better for it

As much as we hate change, Maine citizens walked into the polls last November and flushed. After decades of Democratic dominance in this great state, it had become painfully clear to the majority that fiscal and social incompetence could no longer be tolerated. Last in this, last in that, we’d become the little engine that […]
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April 2, 2011

Bill’s passage will let Dechaine prove innocence

Thank God, after all these years, someone is finally doing something about Dennis Dechaine asking to have a DNA test. Rep. John Martin, D-Eagle Lake, has crafted a bill to consider a trial for Dechaine using the DNA testing he has been asking for to prove his innocence. It is hard to believe that the […]
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April 2, 2011

More trimming needed in SAD 68 budget

STRONG — Despite having cut teaching positions, administrators and funding for programs last year, School Administrative District 58 faces similar cuts again to deal with its current budget hole.
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April 2, 2011

MAINE COMPASS: Clearing Up the Mud

As the snow begins to melt, many of us soon will hear the sounds of spring peepers and wood frogs calling around vernal pools -- unique natural areas that have garnered much attention and confusion this legislative session.
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April 2, 2011

Hiring surge drops U.S. jobless rate to 2-year low

WASHINGTON — The nation's unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in two years in March, and the outlook is brightening as major companies plan to add more jobs.

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April 2, 2011

It’s not the end of the road

The first thing you notice about Mary Nason is her beautiful hair. It shines in the sun and is an unusual shade of red.
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April 2, 2011

Unions also under attack in Germany in 1933

Does this ring a familiar bell with the folks here in Maine, maybe Wisconsin, Ohio: “We must close union offices, confiscate their money and put their leaders in prison. We must reduce workers salaries and take away their right to strike.” Adolph Hitler said it on May 2, 1933. The justification for the attacks on […]
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April 2, 2011

Foundation donates $15K to opera’s sprinkler fund

SKOWHEGAN — A foundation established by the former president and chairman of Shaw's Supermarkets is donating $15,000 toward the installation of a sprinkler system at the Skowhegan Opera House.
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April 2, 2011

Snowe, Collins asked again to speak out against vitriol

Several weeks ago, I wrote about my concern over the inflammatory language against President Barack Obama. I asked Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins to speak out against remarks made by many in the political arena. The “birthers” have tried to influence our state and country with the silly, but dangerous claim that President Obama […]
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April 2, 2011

State gains custody of animals seized in Clinton

AUGUSTA — The state now owns a herd of horses and other animals that were seized from Fair Play Farm in Clinton 10 months ago.