AUBURN — A seven-bed house serving women recovering from substance abuse disorders is looking to open soon in Auburn. Journey House Recovery, a Portland-based nonprofit providing low-barrier, low-cost sober living to people recovering form substance use disorders in Maine, now operates three recovery houses, all in Maine. A substance abuse disorder occurs typically when a […]
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The real Trump shows himself, again
It was just recently that President Trump suddenly transformed into the soul of self-restraint and even-handedness when speaking of Christine Blasey Ford, accuser of SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault when they were in high school. Trump claimed to regard her as “a very fine woman,” “a very credible witness,” finding her testimony to […]
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What is shameful and unacceptable
I am writing in response to a letter from Mary Jane Newell (Sept. 29) where she accuses liberals of shameful and unacceptable behavior. What is shameful and unacceptable is a president who is an overt racist and misogynist and boasts openly about sexually assaulting women and grabbing their private parts. What is shameful and unacceptable […]
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Country is in a real mess
There sat Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, sipping Coke and coffee — really calm. And there was Brett Kavanaugh, drinking a gallon of water and visibly shaken. Who is telling the truth? Does it really matter? The executive and legislative branches are in such disarray I doubt that they will ever get anything accomplished. And will […]
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Christine Blasey Ford’s case continues to provide doubts
WASHINGTON — At a rally in Mississippi on Tuesday, President Trump ridiculed Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony last week to the Senate Judiciary Committee. “‘I had one beer,’” Trump said. “‘How did you get home?’ ‘I don’t remember.’ ‘How’d you get there?’ ‘I don’t remember.’ ‘Where is the place?’ ‘I don’t remember.’ ‘How many years ago […]
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The real victim of the Kavanaugh mess
NEW YORK — The most consequential casualty of the recent confirmation battle is not Christine Blasey Ford or Brett Kavanaugh. It is the Supreme Court and, thus, American democracy. The court was one of the last bastions in Washington that towered above the political fray. It is now part of the dysfunction that has overwhelmed […]
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Republican Party has lost its way
The other day, a woman confessed to me that she’s a Republican. Republicans may bristle at the verb, but it’s used advisedly. The lady admitted her party affiliation the way you would some personal failing. “I don’t tell a lot of people,” she said, “but …” In fairness, her reticence might have been in part […]
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The USMCA has the potential to do great things
In baseball, when a team trades a player to another team each side expects a benefit in return. Not so in recent years when it comes to trade agreements between the U.S. and other countries. President Trump has been right in his criticism of NAFTA and other trade deals that have left the United States […]
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Claxton knows what people need
Ned Claxton is a long-standing family practice physician in this area who knows the landscape of the health care and mental health care field. He knows the community and he knows what people need. Ease of access to all aspects of health care is an important component of his overall vision. Regarding mental health specifically, […]
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Donella 'Donna' Smith
LISBON FALLS — Donella “Donna” Smith, 72, of Lisbon Falls passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 26, with her children by her side. She was born in Rumford on Aug. 23, 1946, the youngest daughter of Aubrey and Annie (Sennett) White. Donella grew up in Canton where she graduated as valedictorian of Canton High School and Horseshoe […]