BETHEL — Nearly three dozen companies have registered for the fourth annual Bethel Area Business and Home EXPO on Dec. 4. It will be held in the Telstar High School gymnasium off Route 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The Expo offers lots of fun opportunities to interact with local and western Maine businesses […]
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Don Cunningham: Vietnam war, in his own words
I was a young Air Force sergeant stationed temporarily in Alaska in mid-1971, on a mission with a special unit performing high altitude weather sampling of the atmosphere. My main duty station was in New Mexico, but I often traveled on TDYs (temporary duty assignments). This was going to be my last deployment for this […]
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Roger Belanger: Thoughts on military life
Veterans Day approaches and we remember the men and women serving our nation. We remember those who have proudly worn the uniform of our armed services. Most of us who have enlisted in the service or, as in my day, were drafted, remember the days and years of their service with pride. Whether serving in […]
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Ranked-choice voting unlikely to gain traction in Maine
If there are two principles that define democracy, they are one man, one vote and majority rule. The first one is working in Maine, although “person” instead of “man” is now more accurate and politically correct. But, in six of the past seven elections, we have sent governors to the Blaine House with less than […]
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UMaine System may need new site in Mexico, Rumford
MEXICO — Ever since Maine’s Catholic diocese closed St. Theresa’s Catholic Church on Brown Street a few years ago, Jean Kay has searched in vain for a new home for 300 or more college students. Kay is director of University College at Rumford/Mexico, a University of Maine affiliate that has leased the church’s former two-story […]
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Red Claws going young for second season
So what did the search turn up? “A lot of seafood stuff,” the Red Claws’ 6-foot-11 first-round draft choice said. “I hear the seafood here is great.” “I tried to learn what I can about the town and the team,” Rolle added. “What I liked about it as I kept doing my research is they […]
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College football: Rested Maine confronts UMass
Coming off a welcome respite from a grinding, physically punishing schedule, the University of Maine hopes to make a strong push in the final quarter of its season beginning Saturday when it faces the University of Massachusetts (3:30 p.m., Comcast Sports New England). After defeating Rhode Island, 28-23, on Oct. 23, the Black Bears enjoyed […]
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Maine hits 12th straight month of warm temps
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is the coldest state in the Northeast, known for snowy nor’easters, lakes that remain ice-covered until May and an occasional chill on the Fourth of July. It reached a bone-numbing minus-50 degrees in 2009. For the past year, however, Maine residents have enjoyed record warmth. October marked a milestone of […]
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Governor’s race shows downside of voting too early
A last-minute attempt by the Cutler campaign to have early voters change their votes probably made little difference in this gubernatorial race, other than to point out one big risk of voting early. About 130,000 Mainers cast early ballots this year in what has become a growing trend across the country. Cutler Campaign Manager Ted […]