As a rule, my editors prefer that the Maine outdoor beat steers clear of politics. And they are right, most of the time. But when the body politic begins trifling with our Second Amendment rights, should an outdoor writer just walk away? Tough to do because gun rights and taking a gun to the woods […]
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Support for Question 1
I have been working in the home care field for more than 30 years now. The pay for home care workers is low. The attention and care needed by people with disabilities and seniors from the home care services are not always enough. Question 1 will allow home care recipients to live decent lives in […]
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Death notices for Monday, Oct. 14
BUBIER — Mary W., 91, formerly of Phillips passed away Monday, Oct. 8. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the Mile Square Cemetery, Mile Square Road, Avon, with Father Paul Dumais officiating.
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Applause for Sen. Collins' stand
America’s system of government has been under attack from multiples sides, with groups trying to erode the fundamental principles of this republic. One such attack came during the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. When there should have been simply an examination of his interpretation of the Constitution, there was nothing more than […]
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Aquarius: A change of plans shouldn't upset you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Usher, 40; Natalie Maines, 44; Lori Petty, 55; Ralph Lauren, 79. Happy Birthday: Your charm, understanding and desire to get things done will help you overcome any obstacles or challenges that come your way. Change may be necessary, but before you jump into something new, make sure you fully understand […]
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The art of the scare: Lost Valley's Mountain of Terror
I showed up late last week to the Lost Valley Mountain of Terror rehearsal run. Big mistake. As a result of my tardiness, I ended up unaccompanied and disoriented in the middle of a horrific landscape; just a curious reporter with pen and notebook surrounded by madmen in pig masks and body parts everywhere I […]
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High School Roundup: Falcons strike quick in OT to tame Mustangs
Victor Verrill of Buckfield gets a shot on goal off in front of Nolan Boone of Rangeley during the second half in Buckfield on Saturday. The Bucks won 2-1. RUMFORD — Will Sorensen calmly parlayed a bounding ball off the keeper into the back of the net in the first minute of overtime to aid […]
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College Football: Doak delivers again for Black Bears
KINGSTON, R.I. — Improbable? Nah, last week was improbable. This one was stunning, mind-boggling, jaw-dropping, even a little outrageous. For the second straight week, Kenny Doak kicked a field goal as time expired to lift the University of Maine to victory, this time with a 39-yarder Saturday as the Black Bears rallied past Rhode Island […]
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New report shows planet’s health worse than thought
What if the end of the world came and nobody noticed? It’s not quite an idle question. You see, something remarkable happened just recently. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a group of scientists working under the aegis of the United Nations, issued a report on our planet’s health. Turns out it’s worse than we […]
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When President Trump says he’ll do it, you can believe it
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump may be remembered as the most honest president in modern American history. Don’t get me wrong, Trump lies all the time. He said that he “enacted the biggest tax cuts and reforms in American history” (actually they are the eighth largest) and that “our economy is the strongest it’s ever been […]