FARMINGTON — Some people look at a big oak tree in the backyard and see more than just a source of shade.
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MAINE COMPASS: Medicaid block grant funding is a poor choice for Maine
The Medicaid Block Grant funding resolution proposed by House Republicans is detrimental to Maine’s elderly and individuals with special needs.
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MORNING SENTINEL SOFTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Bouchard has change of heart, overcomes illness to spark Messalonskee
Leo Bouchard considered quitting as Messalonskee High School softball coach after last season. Terry Parlin, who Bouchard describes as his mentor, had won five Eastern A titles at Messalonskee, and Bouchard didn’t feel like his 7-9 record last year was carrying on that tradition.
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COMMENTARY: Role of faith in America’s founding
Was America founded as a Christian nation? This is one of the most heated historical debates in America today, with its implications reverberating from prayers at high school graduations to Ten Commandments monuments on courthouse lawns.
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Waterville Historical Society changes fees
WATERVILLE — The Waterville Historical Society executive board recently decided to eliminate fees for tours of the Redington Museum for individuals younger than 18 when accompanied by an adult. Earnings of the Hewlett-Jaffe Fund will cover the costs of the change. Tour fees for adults are still $5. For more information, call Donnice Finnemore at 872-9439.
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BRIDGE RESULTS
WATERVILLE — The Waterville Duplicate bridge club winners on July 7 were: Claudette McNeil and Mike Gasselin; Wilma Pouilot and Jimmie Bradeen; Betty Perry and Judy Jones; Patrica Kick and Lucien Veilleux; Carmen Landry and Jackie Gamache; Nancy Ferris and Frances Roy.
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MORNING SENTINEL GIRLS SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Messalonskee’s Warren takes big step forward
Bri Warren wasn’t a great softball player as a junior at Messalonskee. As a senior, she was the driving offensive force behind the best team in Eastern A.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Social Security, Medicare not entitlements
Some people have said Social Security is an entitlement. Entitlement my butt! I paid for my Social Security insurance. Just because they borrowed the money doesn’t make my benefits some kind of charity or handout. Congressional benefits, aka free health care, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days […]
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CMP’s policies manage osprey nests responsibly
An article on June 27, “CMP To Remove Osprey Nests,” may have left the wrong impression with some readers. Central Maine Power rarely disturbs the birds during the nesting season, and we don’t intend to change our practices as we build the Maine Power Reliability Program. Hundreds of ospreys nest on our utility poles. We […]
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Road repairs will help get economy going again
Keep up the good work on road repairs, workers for the state Department of Transportation. It is no doubt a challenge with all that needs to be done. It can be inconvenient for drivers, but they eventually will appreciate it. Also thanks for all the information in the media to let everyone know what is […]