Back when I lived and worked in Pittsfield I made the acquaintance of a singer-songwriter-guitarist, Jim Whitman. He’s released several CDs over the years but it has been quite a bit of time since he and I have spoken. To be honest, when I discovered he would perform Aug. 10 at the Old Mill Pub, I reached out to chat.
August 2013
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School funding reviewdraws variety of views
State lawmakers had a mixed reaction Wednesday to an ongoing independent review of the state’s school funding formula, including suggestions that would affect student-teacher ratios, teacher pay and the number of school administrators.
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Insurancechargesreleased
An Aroostook County resident who buys the exact same health care plan on the new insurance exchange as a Portland resident could pay $1,000 or more per year in premiums for the same coverage, according to information released by the Maine Bureau of Insurance on Wednesday.
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WATERVILLEDemocrats confirm November slate
WATERVILLE — City Democrats on Wednesday night nominated candidates for City Council and School Board to run in the Nov. 6 election.
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Michaud, Pingree push for better safety on tanker rail cars
WASHINGTON — Maine’s U.S. Reps. Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree continued to press Wednesday for stronger safety standards for tanker rail cars during a meeting with the head of an agency that oversees the transportation of hazardous materials.
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DEP seeks to relax smog rules for mills
Maine’s pulp and paper industry is strongly supporting a LePage administration proposal to reduce some anti-smog regulations affecting new and newly refitted industrial plants.
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George Zimmerman stopped for speeding in Texas
Cleared in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, the neighborhood watch volunteer did not get a ticket.
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New blogging scholarship for Maine high schoolers
PORTLAND — Maine Education Services recently announced a new scholarship opportunity for Maine high school students. The MES CRAVE Student Blogger Scholarship will award two $2,000 scholarships to Maine high school students, one junior and one senior.
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Mobile Health Unit outreach schedule planned for August
The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has planned Mobile Health Unit outreach events. Staff will offer services such as blood pressure and cholesterol checks, body composition analysis, information on cancer prevention, nutrition, physical activity and tobacco, one-on-one health counseling, and information and assistance on the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program and other health assistance programs.
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Hospice volunteer training planned
SKOWHEGAN — Hospice Volunteers training is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. starting Monday, Sept. 16. During the eight-week training, participants can obtain skills necessary to offer peace, comfort and dignity to families facing end of life issues.