WATERVILLE — Sen. Susan M. Collins will be the featured speaker at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Leading Women’s Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. today at O’Brien’s Restaurant, Best Western Plus, 375 Main St. The quarterly series features women speaking about their paths to success and their struggles along the way.
September 2013
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Long-term campaign targets congressional climate deniers
It’s long been a source of frustration for environmentalists that expressions of rank climate denialism are nowhere near as politically toxic as crazy comments about abortion, birth control or immigration.
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Survivors of Suicide support group set
SKOWHEGAN — Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County will offer a safe place for survivors, families and loved ones of suicide victims to share their loss with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. The group will meet 3:30-5 p.m. at 41 Main St. starting Wednesday, and run six to eight weeks.
Posted inCommunity
Mid-Maine Community Forum on Beehive Design Collective set
PITTSFIELD — The Mid-Maine Community Forum announces its forum series with the Beehive Design Collective at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Universalist Church, according to a press release.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Increasing violence doesn’t resolve a conflict
Proposals for U.S. military intervention in Syria are a dangerous mistake.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Today, King likely would advocate for animal rights
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famed “I Have a Dream Speech,” I am guessing that today, King would still be espousing the principles that he did in 1963: racial equality, justice for the oppressed and nonviolence.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
‘Group’ medical exams may not be a bad idea
As always, J.P. Devine’s recent spoof regarding “group” medical exams was entertaining and humorous as only he who appears on Saturday can be. Love his stuff.
Posted inNews
A look at Maine’s five charter schools
BAXTER ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Opens this fall in Portland with about 135 students total in ninth and 10th grades. GUIDING PHILOSOPHY: The school will emphasize STEM-based education: science, technology, engineering and math, as well as hands-on project work. SPECIAL PROJECTS: Teachers describe an interdisciplinary approach, such as studying a Shakespearean play, which would […]
Posted inSports
COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: Becoming a leader
WATERVILLE — When Thomas College men’s cross country coach Kerry Smart brings a potential recruit on campus, Will Janakis wants to talk to the high school kid.