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MAINE COMPASS: Olympian reaches out to Maine youth

During the upcoming Summer Olympics, many of us will tune in on TV over the course of the 17 days to acknowledge the commitment and dedication each athlete has for his or her respective sport and the pride each American has in representing our nation.

Posted inSports

TRAVIS LAZARCZYK: Football keeps him going

Jack Brady wanted to be on the East sidelines for Saturday’s Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl. A few months ago, he was all set to be an assistant coach on Dave Hainer’s East staff. Brady coached the Mt. View High School football team to its first winning season and first playoff appearance, and he couldn’t wait to help coach the best high school football players in Maine.

Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion

Obama has lived up to Kennedy endorsement

Looking back, the Kennedy family has done a lot for this country. John Kennedy was a great man and president. Bobby was following in his footsteps, but was killed, as was his brother. As I look back over the last 40 years, I don’t remember anyone in this respected family endorsing anyone for president, except […]

Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion

Taps to be 150 years old this month

Taps will be 150 years old this month and is a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, particularly by the U.S. military. It is played at the end of the day when our flag is lowered and at funerals, generally on bugle or trumpet, and often at Boy Scout and Girl Scout meetings […]