BOUDREAU — Joseph A., 85, of South Paris passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2. A memorial service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at the First Congregational Church in South Paris. HONAKER — Charles “Scott,” 78, a resident of Turner, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, in Lewiston. Funeral service […]
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There's more to the South than prejudice and accents
“Honey,” the telephone operator in Nashville told my wife, “y’all dahllin’ too fayast.” That was Marilyn’s welcome to the South. On her first day at work at the Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, her calls didn’t go through. So she called the operator, who said to slow down her dialing finger. Remember rotary […]
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I've met people of all stripes, and I have my motorcycle to thank
Late fall lowers my spirits for a lot of reasons, but one of the saddest comes on that dreaded day when it’s time to winterize the motorcycle and put it away until spring. It’s almost a half century since I bought my first bike, and now the season’s end comes with a little extra wistfulness, […]
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Kavanaugh will be excellent justice
I fully support Sen. Susan Collins’ decision to ask the FBI to conduct a full investigation into Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s past. Becoming a Supreme Court justice is a high honor, and all Americans deserve the chance to learn about any nominee’s past work and character that may impact how he rules on the highest court […]
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Cloutier for a stronger Lewiston
Kristen Cloutier has poured her heart and energy into building Lewiston. She has led the City Council through important decisions for years and she has been a clear and strong voice for growth in this community. I am excited that Cloutier is bringing her leadership to more in this state by running for Maine State […]
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Universal home care program a major step forward
With a citizen initiative on the ballot for this November, Maine is poised to become a national leader in the critical debate about how to provide care for a rapidly aging population and how to ensure those who provide care earn a decent living. There is little question about the need for action — the […]
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Keim an advocate for rural Maine
I appreciate the work Lisa Keim is doing in her role as state senator. Her district is very large, and she remains committed to hear residents’ concerns. I recently read on her Facebook page that she has driven more than 3,500 miles since July to visit and listen to her constituents. That is dedication. That […]
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Fortunately, we have Jared Golden
A pro-Trump, out-of-state PAC has pledged $1 million to help Bruce Poliquin be re-elected to Congress. What may sound strange is that Poliquin has never publicly endorsed Trump. However, to many who have tried to meet with Poliquin, or get a response on important issues, this is not a surprise. He refuses to publicly take […]
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Canadian farmers lose under trade deal that opens up dairy market
Canadian farmer Henry Holtmann was so bullish on the dairy market that he hoped to build a new barn to offer more space for his 550 cows. Those plans are now on hold due to a new trade pact with the U.S. that will allow Americans to ship more milk north, cutting into the tightly-managed […]
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Trump clears deck for China trade war with new NAFTA deal
President Donald Trump looks to be preparing for a potentially protracted economic war with China by clearing the decks of disputes with America’s other trading competitors. In just the last few weeks, he’s struck a last-minute deal with Canada and Mexico, signed a trade agreement with South Korea and convinced Japan to begin bilateral economic […]