Long known as the “melting pot,” the United States of America embodies a culture unique in the world. Where other cultures have failed around the globe, those tired, poor and huddled have sought America’s shores. It is not for “multiculturalism” — the U.S. has always been an “American” culture — but for “Americanism” — the […]
2018
Posted inLetters, sj-web
What's the point?
Out of the blue, President Trump decided to rail against the Point of Light Program that was part of President George H.W. Bush’s legacy. In the early ’90s, Bush decided to search out individuals and groups who were doing positive things that made America a better country. Unbeknown to me, the White House researched and […]
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Former NFL player to share faith journey
BRIDGTON — Eric Mahl, former player with the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets in the NFL, will share his faith journey at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at St. Joseph Church, 225 South High St. The presentation is free and will follow a barbecue sponsored by the Knights of Columbus which will begin after […]
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
Intelligence organizations have past history of abuse
Did President Trump bungle the moment in Helsinki by casting doubt on American intelligence findings that Russian agents “meddled” in the 2016 election? His critics, including some Republicans, say so — and on Tuesday, Trump said he had misspoken when he expressed doubt about Russian culpability — but several things need to be kept in […]
Posted inbPlus, sj-web
'You look like pinpoints of light'
With renewed energy, Hartford spiritualist camp members are tapping into Maine’s robust history of spiritualism and spreading the word about the eternal spirit, the afterlife and infinite intelligence. HARTFORD — Scott and Cheryl Mills used to time their Sunday morning walks to pause within sight of Hartford Town Hall at precisely 10:30 a.m. — when […]
Posted inMark LaFlamme, sj-web
Mark LaFlamme: Have a right cross with that banana split
Scratch that Saw a shirtless man in a big hat the other day treating himself to what appeared to be a tick check on Pine Street in Lewiston. I suppose he could have been giving himself the once over for other reasons, but since it’s Pine Street, I’d rather not speculate. Crime and pewnishment In […]
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The last gasp of the 'Blue Puddle'
The recent desperate antics of the emerging Democrat Socialists reveal without question the dire situation of the Democrat Party. Without demeaning confrontations, vile and bombastic name calling, threatening accusations and attempted scare tactics, their agenda is practically a blank page. In fact, most of this is not well received by the public. It is without […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Rumford Falls Times, sj-web, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, Well Done
Well done
The following local students have recently been named to post-secondary schooling academic lists of achievement: Hollins University, Roanoke, Virginia — Gabriella Liane Kroger of Peru has been named to the dean’s list. — Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan — Sarah Wade of Farmington has been named to the dean’s list. — Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pennsylvania — Hayley […]
Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Aquarius: Getting along with others a battle today
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Selena Gomez, 26; Rufus Wainwright, 45; David Spade, 54; Willem Dafoe, 63. Happy Birthday: Don’t shy away from change. Look for the most appropriate way to stabilize your life and your future by updating your credentials and staying on top of current economic trends. Expand your interests and your portfolio; […]
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Trump can shut down his Russia critics with one bold move
WASHINGTON — If President Trump wants to shut down the critics of his performance last week in Helsinki and strengthen U.S. national security, he can do so with one bold move: Announce he is moving out most U.S. forces currently stationed in Germany and sending them to Poland. The Polish government recently presented Trump with […]