WASHINGTON — During his time in CIA custody, 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed told his interrogator something prophetic. The United States may enjoy some fleeting battlefield successes, Mohammed declared, but in the end “we will win because Americans don’t realize … we do not need to defeat you militarily; we only need to fight long […]
2018
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
Mixing up everything — and everybody
As one ages, one increasingly evaluates the events of one’s life. Not just one’s personal life, but the life of the larger world as well. This is about the life of the larger world. Having grown up white in segregated Missouri, I have been aware since I was barely past toddler age that race is […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Ski historian Morten Lund, a Maine native, dies at 92
Morten Lund, acclaimed ski journalist, skiing historian and the eldest son of a prominent Maine family, died Friday at his home in Accord, New York. He was 92. He had a distinguished writing and editing career spanning six decades at Sports Illustrated, Ski, Snow Country and Skiing Heritage magazines. Although his work took him away […]
Posted inPerspective, sj-web
Analysis: Politicians caused pay 'collapse' for bottom 90 percent of workers
Political decisions by elected officials are largely responsible for a “collapse in pay for the bottom 90 percent” of the labor market since 1979, according to a new analysis of wage stagnation by the Economic Policy Institute, a left-leaning think tank. While many economists pin much of the blame for wage stagnation on impersonal market […]
Posted inMark LaFlamme, sj-web
Mark LaFlamme: Yule be glad I gave you these gift ideas
This gift stinks So on Tuesday – just one week before Christmas – a conveniently timed windstorm sent trash cans bouncing merrily across various neighborhoods in Lewiston and Auburn. For the frantic last minute shopper, this was like a gift from heaven. Merry Christmas, Mom! Here’s a slightly dented Brute brand garbage can with only […]
Posted inNuptials, sj-web
Before renting a car, get the real cost
Christopher Elliott Special To The Washington Post When Jeremy Epstein rented a Nissan Altima from Hertz in Albuquerque recently, he couldn’t believe the car rental fees. They made the extras charged by the rest of the travel industry look like the work of amateurs. They do. But not for much longer. Epstein’s base rate for […]
Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Sagittarius: Carefully consider what others say
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Finn Wolfhard, 16; Noel Wells, 32; Susan Lucci, 72; Harry Shearer, 75. Happy Birthday: Let your heart be your guide. Listen and pay attention to what others have to contribute. Having a broad perspective will give you the ability to be a leader. Don’t let the changes others make cost […]
Posted inbPlus, sj-web
Mystery Photo for December 23
If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at [email protected] 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.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Butch Weed’s family still waiting for closure 15 years after his killing
WILTON — Elaine Weed, the mother of Raymond “Butch” Weed, who was shot to death 15 years ago at his home, died in April without knowing who killed her son and without justice being served. “It is incredibly hard for any parent to pass without the answers,” “Butchy” Weed’s sister, Rachel Weed Skidgell of Carthage said. […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Daughter might need professional help
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is 40 years old and a lousy conversationalist. She will answer questions, but her conversation always turns to herself and her narrow, specific interests. She never asks me (or others) about ourselves, and when she starts talking about herself, there’s no stopping her. She seems to need to dominate every conversation. […]