STRONG — Despite having cut teaching positions, administrators and funding for programs last year, School Administrative District 58 faces similar cuts again to deal with its current budget hole.
Posted inOpinion
MAINE COMPASS: Clearing Up the Mud
As the snow begins to melt, many of us soon will hear the sounds of spring peepers and wood frogs calling around vernal pools — unique natural areas that have garnered much attention and confusion this legislative session.
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Hiring surge drops U.S. jobless rate to 2-year low
WASHINGTON — The nation’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in two years in March, and the outlook is brightening as major companies plan to add more jobs.
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It’s not the end of the road
The first thing you notice about Mary Nason is her beautiful hair. It shines in the sun and is an unusual shade of red.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Unions also under attack in Germany in 1933
Does this ring a familiar bell with the folks here in Maine, maybe Wisconsin, Ohio: “We must close union offices, confiscate their money and put their leaders in prison. We must reduce workers salaries and take away their right to strike.” Adolph Hitler said it on May 2, 1933. The justification for the attacks on […]
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Foundation donates $15K to opera’s sprinkler fund
SKOWHEGAN — A foundation established by the former president and chairman of Shaw’s Supermarkets is donating $15,000 toward the installation of a sprinkler system at the Skowhegan Opera House.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Snowe, Collins asked again to speak out against vitriol
Several weeks ago, I wrote about my concern over the inflammatory language against President Barack Obama. I asked Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins to speak out against remarks made by many in the political arena. The “birthers” have tried to influence our state and country with the silly, but dangerous claim that President Obama […]
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State gains custody of animals seized in Clinton
AUGUSTA — The state now owns a herd of horses and other animals that were seized from Fair Play Farm in Clinton 10 months ago.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Photo ID requirement would discourage voters
Questioning anyone’s citizenship diminishes that person’s ability to exercise his or her right to vote. In today’s polarized society, it appears that a minority view currently prevails. I feel that the requirement of a photo ID adds another layer of discouragement to a majority of voters (especially elderly voters and people who have fallen on […]
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Cutler to form moderate PAC group
PORTLAND — Former independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler said Tuesday night that he will form a political action committee for moderates who feel disconnected from the political parties.