Only time will tell whether Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s solid victory in Tuesday’s recall election will resonate nationally as other voters go to the polls in November.
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If you cut feed for golden goose, will it lay giant eggs?
In 1964, the World Bank made the United States the Golden Goose. Republicans have given the world reason not to trust us. They cut off the feed for the Golden Goose, and Mitt Romney thinks the goose will lay giant golden eggs for him if only he can cut back on the feed a lttle […]
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CANOEING: Eagle Lake in early June is well worth the ride
For one of the truly outstanding paddling and mountain gazing experiences in the Northeast, consider a visit to Eagle Lake on Mount Desert Island this June. At 425 acres, Eagle Lake is the largest freshwater pond in Acadia National Park. June is a great time to visit; kids are still in school, and the notorious Acadia hordes of tourists have yet to fully engulf the park. Plus, Mother Nature is in full summer mode.
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Shoreland ordinances in China ill-conceived
China voters need to vote yes on question 1 and no on question 2, if they want to be rid of the ill-conceived, inappropriate and discriminatory septic system ordinances, both the current one and the proposed one. These ordinances do not include the shoreland along the streams that drain into the lakes. It also has […]
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NBA PLAYOFFS: Celtics can close out Heat at home
BOSTON — LeBron James saw his share of disappointment in Boston when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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EASTERN A BASEBALL QUARTERFINALS: Nutter, Messalonskee advance to semifinals
WATERVILLE — You can’t call the game Messalonskee High School’s Reid Nutter pitched on Wednesday afternoon a gem. It was more of a lump of coal squeezed into a diamond.
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EASTERN B GIRLS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP: Waterville wins 2nd straight title
WATERVILLE — Waterville Senior High School’s No. 1 singles player Colleen O’Donnell walked off the court after winning her match with Caribou’s Carlee Pinette. Waterville coach Jill Cristan quickly did the math. O’Donnell’s win was the Purple Panthers’ third win of the day, and that clinched the Eastern B title.
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HIKING: Montville trails a walk worth savoring
The scenic hills and farmlands of Montville are located roughly 15 miles west of Belfast and Penobscot Bay, sandwiched between Route 137 to the north and Route 3 to the south. Travel the rural roads of this quiet little community and you would never know that it contains a wealth of conservation lands and hiking trails, but it’s true.
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MAINE COMPASS: Americans don’t have proper respect for our veterans’ sacrifice
On Memorial Day, I had an experience that made me think about how our society undervalues our veterans, and how people don’t have enough respect for their service.
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Fowle will work to improve our education system
I support Lori Fowle for representative for House District 58. While I was a teacher at Vassalboro School, Lori and I were on a committee charged with improving the educational environment for students, staff and administration. Lori was concerned about all three groups, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students. Later, I […]