George Smith’s recent column, “All our techno-toys give us more outlets to behave rudely, crudely” shines light on a troubling attitude that pervades parts of our society, namely a belief that ability to use communications technology is somehow anathema to humane values. I submit that Smith has confused the relationship of cause and effect with […]
2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Use gadgets to access info to get healthy
I read with amusement the two opinion pieces in your Jan. 17 edition about the “illness care system” and the bankruptcy filing of the Hostess Co., bakers of Ho Hos and Twinkies. Some 45 years ago, I worked at the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina. My boss, Margaret Dolan, sat […]
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Unwanted pregnancies the issue, not abortion
Once again men, women and children joined hands at the State House to protest abortion, and once again I ask myself, “Why is abortion the issue?” Isn’t unwanted pregnancy the issue? Isn’t birth control the issue? Why is there such a need for abortions today when safe birth control has been available for years? Why […]
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ALLEN AFIELD: Increased bag limit hurts
Here’s the good news. In my lifetime, trout and salmon fishing in Maine has improved — not a lot but enough to notice.
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FIVE MYTHS: Misunderstandings about the American Dream
Few ideas are as central to American self-identity as the “American dream.” Politicians invoke it, immigrants pursue it, and despite unremittingly negative economic news, citizens embrace it. But what is the American dream? We began regular study of how people define and perceive the dream three years ago, and have discovered many misunderstandings worth a second look.
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Friday’s high school sports scoreboard
GIRLS BASKETBALL Brewer 46, Lawrence 34 Leavitt 81, MCI 41 Lisbon 48, Hall-Dale 47 Messalonskee 67, Erskine 48 Mt. Blue 50, Skowhegan 34 Nokomis 48, Gardiner 41 Oak Hill 48, Camden Hills 34 Oceanside 46, Waterville 29 Spruce Mountain 41, Monmouth 37 Winslow 50, Maranacook 43 Wiscasset 39, Winthrop 32 BOYS BASKETBALL Brunswick 54, Cony […]
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AG settles claim with Berlin City car dealer
The car dealer is prohibited from telling customers that only the manufacturer – not the dealer – is responsible if a new car has a serious defect.
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Maine accuser to drop suit against Syracuse coach
The attorney for Zach Tomaselli, who accused fired Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine of molesting him, says he’ll drop a civil lawsuit filed in Pittsburgh.
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Summers: Noncitizens voted in Maine
In a report to a legislative committee, Charlie Summers says the problems were mostly clerical errors and not intentional fraud.
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Fire damages Augusta home
AUGUSTA — A Wilderness Way home was badly damaged Thursday when fire tore through the down-stairs living area. Nobody was injured in the blaze at the 60 by 30-foot two-story home on Wilderness Way, a private drive off Outlet Road near the Chelsea town line. Two cats and a bird were killed, said Battalion Chief […]