People who care about what is happening to our nation must read “Fighting for Common Ground” by former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe. In this book, Snowe states the case for how we can fix the stalemate in Congress and bring civility back to the American political scene. Old memories came floating back as I read […]
September 2013
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Newtown activists to lobby Congress on guns
The group will ask Congress to require background checks for gun buyers.
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OUR OPINION: Hunting access energizes plan for national park
A decade ago, “Ban Roxanne” bumper stickers were a common sight from Greenville to Millinocket, and the prospect of a national park in the Katahdin Region looked dim. In spite of the opposition — largely from sportsmen, snowmobilers and the forest products industry — Elliotsville Plantation Inc., the group formed by Roxanne Quimby to manage […]
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Maine denies PETA claim of cruel lobster ‘kills’
As the group releases an undercover video, the fisheries commissioner says the practices shown comply with state and federal laws.
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Indian Miss America resonates as symbol of change
Indian-Americans, especially those born here like Nina Davuluri, are demonstrating a newfound comfort level in their country.
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N.H. man accused of breaking 2-year-old’s arm
Police say the 28-year-old man was taking care of the girl and picked her up forcibly by the arm.
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Maine to award $100,000 for community forestry projects
Groups can apply for up to $10,000 in grants for planning and education and up to $8,000 for planting and maintenance.
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75 to be sworn in as new citizens today in Portland
The citizenship candidates come from 30 countries including Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Kenya, Peru, Somalia, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
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L.L. Bean has best spring-summer since 2008
The company’s board approves a $1 million bonus that amounts to $185 for each employee hired before February.
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Area college students, military members honored
AUGUSTA — Charles Michael Luber, of Augusta, will serve as a team member and AmeriCorps volunteer for the 2013 season of the Maine Conservation Corps.