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.
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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.
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Website offers songs, history of labor unions
There has been a lot of union bashing lately. Well, I, for one, want to say thanks to the unions. Although I have never been a union member, my wages and benefits have been positively affected by what the IBEW has been able to negotiate with the companies for which I worked. For more information, […]
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LePage’s Franco-American heritage depicted in mural
As if anyone needed further proof of Paul LePage’s intentions to put Maine labor (working stiffs like you and me) in its place and eradicate the middle class, we now have his disgraceful action of removing any hint of Maine’s long fight for labor rights at the Labor Department. In doing this, he has turned […]
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MORNING SENTINEL GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Dionne, Nokomis accustomed to success
Kori Dionne remembers her first season coaching Nokomis. She was taking over for a very successful coach in Earl Anderson, and a parent made a bet that Nokomis wouldn’t win more than three games that winter.