Civic engagement must be based on the belief that one’s efforts are useful to the community at large and are not going to be summarily sabotaged by an authoritarian bureaucrat. When residents raise serious questions in a public hearing that the committee (or board) cannot, or will not, answer in a sensible manner then the […]
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The Brett Kavanaugh nomination
If Alexander Hamilton had been nominated for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court today, Democrats would likely oppose him. About the court, Hamilton said: “[A] limited Constitution … can be preserved in practice no other way than through the medium of courts of justice, whose duty it must be to declare all acts contrary […]
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Capricorn: A serious attitude will help you get ahead
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 29; Lana Parrilla, 41; Jason Bonham, 52; Forest Whitaker, 57. Happy Birthday: Preparation will be key to getting what you want. Clear up any clutter that has built up in your life to pave the path to the destination of your choice. Knowing what you want will be […]
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Trump knows the GOP base is ripe for an ideological revolution
NEW YORK — President Trump’s trip to Europe is being portrayed by both him and his critics as revolutionary. He tells us that he single-handedly and miraculously got members of NATO to increase their defense spending sharply. His critics claim that he single-handedly wrecked the Western alliance by sowing doubt and discord among America’s closest […]
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Funeral notices for Sunday, July 15
GIROUARD — Marie, 82, of Auburn, passed away in Auburn on Saturday, July 14. Visitation will be held Monday, July 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Philip Church, 2365 Tuner Rd., Auburn, ME. Donations […]
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Under unchecked power, no one is safe
They did not have to die. That’s the bitter truth. Katie Sasser and her friend John Hall would likely still be alive if cops and prosecutors in Glynn County, Georgia, had done their jobs. But they were more interested in protecting one of their own. So Sasser and Hall were shot to death in June […]
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Mystery Photo for July 15
If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voice mail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be eligible for a drawing for a $20 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Find the Mystery Photo online at www.sunjournal.com/bplus.
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With recycled phone numbers, you never know who has your number
The many woes of getting someone’s recycled phone number, and tips on dialing down the harassment. There’s a story out of Hollywood in which a rap star named Lil Jon got himself a new cellphone and almost immediately started getting strange calls and text messages. “CONGRATULATIONS ON TEEN VOGUE!” screamed one text message. This was […]
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Love is the best present to give grandson
DEAR ABBY: We have three grandchildren and are due to make our annual visit. Two of the children are easy to plan for, and we have good relationships with them. The third is a 12-year-old boy with Down syndrome, and we struggle with how to deal with him — what to do and what to […]
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In verse: Maine places and people
Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Carolyn Locke of Troy Maine. How It Happens By Carolyn Locke She’s different every day, This morning, she’s the sparrow you half glimpse in the hedgerow. You try not to startle her, take quiet, gentle steps. Still, just when you think you’re close […]