You know what’s the hardest part of working in a domestic violence program?
2012
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Putin a threat to both stability, democracy
Vladimir Putin is meant to stand for stability, and he used his inaugural address to pledge to strengthen democracy. In fact, his presidency represents a threat to both.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Chemical sensitivity woes far-reaching, common
Thank you Carrie Johnston for your informative letter, “Chemical sensitivity man-made, debilitating,” dated May 11. My wife is a beautician, has been for almost 45 years. Because of that, however, she has developed asthma. She can no longer do perms, dyes or bleaches. She can only do haircuts now. We went to an environmentalist specialist. […]
Posted inNews
Money heads ‘Taste’ lineup
WATERVILLE — Hoping to celebrate a couple of big milestones, organizers expect to sell quite a few more than “Two Tickets to Paradise” for this year’s Taste of Greater Waterville.
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VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Clinton’s work not an issue; hair, makeup is
So what is it about Hillary Rodham Clinton’s stint as U.S. secretary of state that gets people all riled up? Crises averted? Dictators stared down? Pacts signed? Diplomacy accomplished?
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Civil rights for gays, yes; marriage for all, no
Most agree that all people should be treated with dignity, compassion and due respect. Mother Nature made us the way we are. Same-sex relationships are a lifestyle choice, and they deserve the same civil rights as anyone else. Marriage is something the gay community deems important vs. civil law revisions. I believe same-sex relationships are […]
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‘CHOOSE A CAUSE’
WATERVILLE — Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Sunday called on Colby College’s Class of 2012 to resolve injustices and change the world through international cooperation.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Thanks to honest person who turned in lost wallet
I want to thank the honest person who turned in my wallet that I lost at a store in Waterville. I wish I knew who you were. Glad to know there are honest people still. Ann Higgins Palermo
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: No wonder Congress has 10% approval rating
Anyone who wonders why the national approval rating for Congress hovers around 10 percent should consider the latest gambit by House Republicans.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
In a world filled with hate, why do some fear love?
I am proud of my president. I am proud of my president’s open heart and evolving mind. We live in a time when the courage to speak out in affirmation of the simple human emotion of love is complicated and politically charged. I invite all readers who are remain conflicted about same-sex marriage to do […]