Massachusetts led the way with a health insurance marketplace, but now must work within the federal law.
September 2013
Posted inNews
Affordable Care Act frequently asked questions
HOW DO I KNOW WHETHER “OBAMACARE” APPLIES TO ME? A: Polls show many Americans remain mystified by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare” as it is commonly known. But there’s an obvious starting point: Do you have health care coverage? If your employer provides health insurance for you, it’s likely you don’t […]
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Posted inPolitics
Fighting health act, tea party gains steam
The re-energized group is gaining donations and data while rallying to hobble Obamacare.
Posted inPolitics
House Republicans OK bill delaying health care law
Senate Democrats vow to reject the House measure as a partial government shutdown looms Tuesday.
Posted inNews
Plucky dogs take Woofminster prizes
Personality trumps breeding in the Planet Dog Foundation’s dog show.
Posted inCelebrations
Joan, Arnold Ricker
AUGUSTA — Arnold L. Ricker Jr. and Joan Ricker celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 7, 2013, at Shenanigans Pub and Club in Augusta. The celebration was given by their daughter Kimberly Ricker, son Troy Ricker and granddaughter Amanda Whitmore along with many helpers.
Posted inOpinion
THEODORA KALIKOW: What a wonderful, creative gift teacher sends to former students
A COUPLE OF WEEKS ago I was getting my hair cut by a new stylist. In the course of our first conversation, she told me a story that I am passing on to you. Since she doesn’t know I am doing this, I’m changing her name.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: King speech tells what’s right in Obamacare
So, what is this thing called Obamacare? That was the question posed by Maine Sen. Angus King in a floor speech in Washington last week that followed a 21-hour oration by Texan Ted Cruz. In about 21 minutes, King answered his own question, dispelling five years of smokescreen and horror stories that Cruz and the anti-Obamacare forces have been churning up to derail a much-needed reform to a broken part of our social fabric.
Posted inCelebrations
Chenevert,Melcher
FAIRFIELD — Sheila Chenevert of Fairfield and Daryl Chenevert of Newport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Chenevert of Fairfield to Jimmy Melcher of Fairfield, son of Jeff and Jenny Melcher of Fairfield.
Posted inLifestyle
Go to human resources about bullying boss
Dear Annie: I work for an institution of higher learning. Since getting hired five years ago, I have taken advantage of my surroundings to earn a degree that is directly related to my job.