Jeffrey Whitman feels he got a raw deal. It’s true that Whitman, a contractor in central Ohio, has had a rough last few days. His life, he says, has been “completely and thoroughly ruined.” He doubts he’ll ever work in Columbus again. That may be an accurate prediction, given the scalding scorn his name engenders […]
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Face Time: Rangeley's new rescue chief Michael Bacon
RANGELEY — All through high school, Michael Bacon had planned to go to college for law enforcement. That all changed in 1993 when he helped firefighters on Islesboro, where he then lived, to load firefighting gear onto boats to respond to a structure fire on a neighboring island. The fire turned out to be arson. […]
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Wholeheartedly endorse Ned Claxton
I have known Ned Claxton for the past 35 years. He co-founded and for many years co-managed Family Health Care Associates, where he was my employer. He was also my family’s physician as well as a good friend. I have seen firsthand the wonderful care he provided his patients while in private practice and know […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Gritty's Window of the Month to feature Jeanelle Demers
AUBURN — The vibrant art of Jeanelle Demers will be gracing the Gritty’s Art and Ale window for the month of August into September. Demers creates custom pet portraits by commission, to immortalize memories of the special animals in people’s lives. Working with a reference photo and acrylic paint on canvas, she uses vivid colors […]
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Opioid epidemic isn't over
Recently, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has been sending out flashy flyers suggesting that the opioid epidemic is over, that his efforts were responsible and that people should call his office to congratulate him. While he has been involved in a number of town hall type meetings and panels, along with other members of Maine’s congressional […]
Posted inbPlus, sj-web
In verse: Maine places and people
Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Jefferson Navicky of Freeport. His most recent book is “The Paper Coast,” published by Spuyten Duyvil Press. Chest poem By Jefferson Navicky In the house that lives in my chest there’s a long sloping hallway and there’s an owl in the kitchen who serves […]
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Keim a strong voice in Augusta
For the past two years, I have watched Senator Lisa Keim tackle her role in the state Legislature with a dedication worthy to get her re-elected. She seems to be everywhere at once, attending so many events around the district that even a veteran legislator would be exhausted. She also really listens to her constituents. […]
Posted inPerspective, sj-web
In faint praise of Maine's September election tradition
If this were about any time before 1960 in our state’s history our election campaign would be almost over! For up until then, Maine elections had been held the second Monday in September. With a year of campaigning already behind us many might wish that this were still the case. The fact that it isn’t […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Lorraine P. Bussiere
LEWISTON — Lorraine Patricia Bussiere was born in Auburn and resided in Lewiston for the last 40-plus years of her life. Patty passed away peacefully Sunday evening, July 29, with family members by her side. She was blessed to have had many special people in her life, from friends to family. She was born to Helen […]
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Ernest W. Phillips
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Mr. Ernest W. Phillips, of South Rumford, were conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276 with the Rev. Lawrence Shaw officiating. Interment was at the Demerritt Cemetery, Peru. A reception followed at […]