Rotary founder Paul Harris realized the importance of a prosperous business community. Over the course of a lifetime, he invited community business leaders to join in fellowship and service to their communities believing that “he profits most who serves best.” One of the hallmarks of Rotary is the Four Way Test. The Test consists of […]
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LePage is making long-dead Mainers turn over in graves
Paul LePage certainly is a magician: He has been able to make our parents and grandparents and their parents turn over in their graves. We come from a long line of small business owners and farmers, as well as nurses, teachers, postal workers, and cotton, shoe and paper mill workers. We have always been proud […]
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LePage’s polarization is counterproductive
Why Gov. Paul LePage fails to realize that polarization is counterproductive baffles me. The mural brouhaha show a serious lack of understanding on his part. Rather than being depicted as some fearful little man running around the neighborhood with a spray can defacing anything he feels isn’t promoting his political agenda, wouldn’t it have been […]
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LePage’s polarization is counterproductive
Why Gov. Paul LePage fails to realize that polarization is counterproductive baffles me.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Some business owners don’t care about workers
On March 25, 1911 (100 years ago), a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City resulted in the deaths of 146 workers. Most were young girls, aged 16-23, who worked 47 hours per week. The building had four possible escapes from the flames. The fire escape was possibly broken before the fire […]
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Phillips,Owens
WATERVILLE — Anne Elizabeth Phillips and Lee Gary Owens Jr. were married October 2, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waterville. A Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Baillargeon.
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LePage’s raid of benefits package will hurt Maine
Tony Payne’s column on March 21 discusses public and private sector retirement. One of his points is that raising the retirement age is reasonable, given that people live longer now. Let’s think some about some issues this could raise. The work force will retain more older people who ordinarily would have been replaced by younger […]
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Two arrested in Waterville drug bust
WATERVILLE — Two men were arrested early Saturday after police searched their Autumn Street apartment and seized marijuana and narcotics, according to Sgt. Alan Main.
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Inland Hospital wellness fair draws crowds
WATERVILLE — Kelly Palmer and Michele Mailhot felt great after attending the World of Women’s Wellness event at Thomas College Saturday.
They learned a lot about their own health status by undergoing free health screenings, got some tips for improvement, and took advantage of free spa treatments.
It was a girl’s day out for the women, who are both 45 and best of friends.
“It’s fun and educational — we’ve learned a lot,” said Palmer, of Sidney.
It was the women’s first visit to the annual wellness fair, hosted by Inland Hospital. They were laughing and chatting as they awaited free hair and makeup services. They had enjoyed mini-massages earlier in the day.
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Dramatic tanker crash closes I-95 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The dramatic early morning crash of tractor trailer milk tanker truck and a sport utility vehicle Saturday shut down part of Interstate 95 south for about five hours, as the overturned tanker stretched across the roadway.