Both parties retrench, as the sixth showdown on the budget deficit looms.
August 2013
Posted inNews
Rare Maine lighthouse lens to be a sight for more eyes
The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath will display the Fresnel lens valued at $2.5 million.
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Posted inCommunity
Strong alumni reunion planned
STRONG — A Strong High School alumni reunion is planned for Saturday, Aug. 10, at Strong Elementary School. Registration and social time will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a 1 p.m. turkey dinner and a business meeting.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM AWAY: Backing gun control bad for Colo. careers
Colorado is the site of two of the most horrific gun massacres in recent history — Columbine High School in 1999 and an Aurora movie theater last summer. It’s also where two state senators face recall elections next month because they dared support a sensible package of gun-control measures that could make future massacres less likely.
Posted inCommunity
Ladies Night Out a success
FARMINGTON — Robin’s Flower Pot Garden Center & Nursery recently hosted a Ladies Night Out benefitting Safe Voices. The night consisted of various activities such as massage, reiki, wine tasting, tarot card readings, live music and more. Women filled the venue to enjoy a fun and relaxing evening for a great cause.
Posted inOpinion
M.D. HARMON: One adjective colors feelings about proposed ‘tar-sands oil’ ordinance
Residents of South Portland needed 950 signatures to qualify an ordinance that would prohibit what they call “dirty tar-sands oil” from Canada to be pumped by petroleum-handling businesses in the city — and got 3,779.
Posted inCommunity
Literacy volunteers tutor training offered
WATERVILLE — Literacy Volunteers in the Waterville Area will conduct a three-day tutor workshop at Waterville Public Library. The workshops are set for 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26; Tuesday, Sept. 3; and Thursday, Sept. 5. Completing the three-day tutor training will certify participants as a Literacy Volunteer.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Obamacare exemplifies the way of Satan
The Rev. Jim Gill’s letter, “Health care for ‘the least’ exemplifies Christian way,” exemplifies the continued departure of Maine’s pastors from biblical authority and submission to the Word of God.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Fairfield councilor explains social media policy
I would like to respond to a recent letter written by Ernie Canelli concerning the town council and town manager of Fairfield.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Colby Museum of Art offers grand experience
Last week, a friend of mine from Florida and I decided to visit the new Colby Museum of Art. What a grand experience we had.