The Winslow 4th of July fireworks were outstanding. But I was very disappointed and embarrassed with the people who attended the fireworks. On my way to drop off my children at Camp Tracey the next day, I drove through Winslow, and the streets and sidewalks were littered with trash. It is completely disgusting and sad […]
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VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Define what constitutes oil emergency
Who doesn’t want to pay less at the pump? Although the role of government intervention in gas prices can be debated, no one wants to pay nearly $4 per gallon for gas. President Barack Obama and the International Energy Agency are trying to lower the high price of gas, but their decision to release oil reserves creates a danger that the bar for accessing the reserve supply will become too low.
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ON MAINE POLITICS: LePage discusses abuse
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage tackled the difficult subject of domestic violence in a recent weekly radio address, asking men to step up to make “this behavior socially unacceptable.”
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Huts offer hikers havens
FLAGSTAFF LAKE — The distinct aroma of cooking garlic and onion wafted from the kitchen at Flagstaff Lake Hut, greeting guests who had hiked to the remote lodge in the western Maine mountains.
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Hardy Days summer program for girls
WATERVILLE — Hardy Girls Healthy Women will host the third annual summer session of Hardy Days for girls entering second through fifth grade, July 18-20.
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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: Wambach, Solo key riveting comeback
DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — Running low on hope and almost out of time, the Americans were surely beat, about to make their earliest exit from the Women’s World Cup.
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Ammo therapy
NORTH ANSON — For a few minutes Sunday, Tim Valliere, 25, of Portland, felt normal.
Posted inOpinion
MAINE COMPASS: Kennebec Ice Arena a valued member of our community
On behalf of the Kennebec Valley Chamber and its 600 members, I want to offer Peter Prescott our support and encouragement in rebuilding the Kennebec Ice Arena.
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VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Russia challenging Canada claim to Arctic
The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!
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Two-year-old girl recovering after falling into well
WINN — A 2-year-old girl is recovering after falling into a shallow well in northern Maine and being revived by ambulance crew members.