So Gov. Paul LePage and his band of merry men get what they want with the resignation of Dale McCormick. Although nothing was ever proven, I’m sure if they had dug hard enough they would have found something. Instead they used bullying tactics and baseless accusations to force a woman to resign so they can, […]
March 2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Being related to governor a way to get a great job
I just want to urge everyone to check their family tree or bloodline. Trust me, I am searching mine. I am in hopes that I am related to our Gov. Paul LePage. If I am, maybe I can get a job with the state. Between LePage’s daughter and brother-in-law, the state is paying more than […]
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China garage, transfer station add security
CHINA — A security system, including cameras, motion sensors and heat monitors, will be installed at the transfer station and town garage after several break-ins.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Republican pols make bad critics of art, culture
Say, who is this guy who wants to eliminate all state funds to the Maine Public Broadcasting Network? Oh yeah, it’s the same cultural philistine who took down the mural from the Labor Department office. For some reason I’m reminded of former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, who had drapes put on the statue of […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Two men separately exhibit goodness in people
I have experienced two incidents that confirm to me that many people care. Last Thanksgiving, after returning from the Turkey Farm in Mercer with a load of turkeys, I stopped at the Sunset Grill in Belgrade Lakes. The daily special was roast turkey, which was appropriate for the season. I started eating and quickly was […]
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Wilton board to evaluate sewer options
WILTON — Selectmen on Tuesday will consider two proposals to pay off the debt on a $4.7 million project that is upgrading the town’s sewer system.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Sex-trafficking victims become political footballs
Helping victims of human trafficking, some who have suffered rape and forced prostitution, put their lives back together requires providing them with a full range of reproductive services, including contraception and abortion.
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ON SKIING: Two great places to get a great Maine ski education
On the World Cup freestyle mogul skiing circuit, Dave and Alison Digravio of Farmington and Jeremy Cota of Greenville are putting in an incredible season. In March, Bethel native Simon Dumont, one of the world’s best freestyle skiers, returns to Sunday River to host the Dumont Cup. Though two-time Olympic snowboardcross gold medalist (and Farmington native) Seth Wescott is sidelined for the season, Straton’s Alex Tuttle is competing well. The list goes on and on.
Posted inCommunity
SNAPSHOT: Wading into history
Peter Cunningham, of Gardiner, wades Vaughan Stream in Hallowell on Wednesday while searching for items that floated down the stream. The history buff found an antique hub cap that he collected.
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Armed robbery reported in Readfield
READFIELD — Police are looking for a white Mazda 323 with a loud exhaust involved in an armed robbery at the Weathervane Restaurant on Route 17.