WATERVILLE — The Atkins Printing Service downtown will close later this month after 102 years in business, because of the tough economy and inability to effectively compete in an evolving marketplace, according to co-owner Jim Mitchell.
April 2012
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Free driftwood at Fort Halifax Park Saturday
WINSLOW — Winslow Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a free driftwood event from 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday at Fort Halifax Park. The public will be allowed to gather wood on their own on a first-come first-serve basis.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Criminal justice system has means to correct errors
To err is all too human. A recent “60 Minutes” story concerned Michael Morton, wrongfully convicted 25 years ago for murder after the prosecutor withheld vital evidence from the defense. Tragically, the real killer killed again. The prosecutor apologized for the error without accepting blame. Luckily for him, the Supreme Court has granted prosecutors immunity […]
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Johnson earns certification
FARMINGTON — Ralph Johnson, chief information officer at Franklin Community Health Network, recently achieved professional certification from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, according to announcement from the network.
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Health care isn’t like broccoli
As best as I can tell, the recent arguments at the Supreme Court did not touch on a critical part of the discussion about government’s role in health care: the broken market for private insurance. And I think I know why.
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COMMENTARY: GSA had the worst week in Washington
You don’t need a mind reader to figure out who won this edition of Worst Week in Washington.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: Bipartisan ‘takings’ proposal is a fair solution
No one likes to be limited by regulations, but we all benefit from the environmental laws that control what gets released into our air and water.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Not all nuts should have right to bear arms
Since it is obvious that we cannot be on the scene of all events taking place locally and throughout the world, we must rely on the media for information. When I see evidence of mass demonstrations protesting the killing of Trayvon Martin, I am convinced this is not a knee-jerk reaction to some imagined injustice. […]
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Support Group to begin April 18
WATERVILLE — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area recently announced a six-week General Loss Support Group. the group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St.
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Retired Educators meeting in Strong
STRONG — Franklin County Retired Educators will meet at 11 a.m. Monday at the White Elephant, Main Street. There will be a program on the Wabanaki Indians featuring Judy Ranco. A meeting and lunch will follow. All Retired Educators are welcome.