“Some of my best friends are Jews.” That familiar, yet offensive, phrase has been used by some people as a defense against an accusation of anti-Semitism. It’s time, however, to rebrand it as a positive affirmation of love and concern for the Jewish people. In light of the latest mass shooting, this time at a […]
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One hell of a bad week
Rob Rogers is an editorial cartoonist who was fired in June after 25 years with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. His departure, he said, came after weeks of tension with a publisher who wanted a more pro-Trump stance. “We’re living in a very dark time,” Rogers told the local NPR station, “in terms of who’s in the […]
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Real people support Seth Carey
Your articles on DA candidate Seth Carey clearly show you don’t know the real Seth like thousands do who love him for being a humble down-to-earth guy who fights selflessly and relentlessly against government corruption and abuse of power. I met Seth in church choir. He has always provided me with the best advice both […]
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Voting 'no' on Question 1
Most everyone wants to take care of senior citizens and the disabled, but people need to be sensible. Adding 3.8 percent to the current top rate of 7.15 percent would push Maine’s tax rate to the second highest in the country, behind only California. California has the highest tax rate of 13.3 percent, but that […]
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Home care would have been helpful
I hope voters pass the universal home care initiative on the ballot in November. It would have made a tremendous difference in the life of my family some years ago. For several years, my wife was ill at the end of her life. I was her primary caregiver, taking care of her daily needs. At […]
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The Public Theatre to present 'Makin' Whoopie!'
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre will present the return of Susan Poulin in her latest and funniest new show, “Makin’ Whoopie – Ida LeClair’s Guide to Love & Marriage!” on Nov. 9, 10 and 11. Inspired from her book, “The Sweet Life,” LeClair offers a fresh view on love, marriage and dating with a delightful mix […]
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Goldberg Gallery to feature the Sanborns' photography
FRYEBURG — During the month of November, the Goldberg Gallery at Fryeburg Academy will host a collection of photographs featuring the work of Drew and Margaret Lindsay Sanborn. The Sandborns’ photographic works are a blend of similar, yet differently focused, sensibilities. Because they photograph and exhibit together, the Sanborns often spend hours working at the same location. […]
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Jared Golden; it's that simple
Mitch McConnell recently went on television and stated plainly that if Republicans keep control of Congress, they will use the $2 trillion cost of their tax handout to the wealthy as an excuse to slash Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. There is only one thing that can prevent McConnell’s plan from becoming a reality, and […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 1
100 years ago: 1918 Austria’s armies, shattered by the blows of the Italians, British and French, are fleeing pell-mell on a front of more than 100 miles from the Brenta river east and south to the Adriatic. Apparently, the enemy lost all power of resistance on the important sectors. Countless bombers of prisoners are […]
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Concern over woman's health grows to the point of action
DEAR ABBY: I have a co-worker I work closely with. Almost every day I hear her throwing up in the bathroom. It happens like clockwork. It’s gotten to the point where I’m extremely concerned. Although it has been going on for years, it seems to have gotten worse. I don’t feel comfortable enough to bring […]