By Jennifer Rubin The Washington Post Being thousands of miles away from home, in a country that 45 years ago was in the grasp of a brutal dictatorship, gives me an interesting perspective on former special counsel Robert Mueller’s Wednesday testimony and on the now nearly forgotten — was it only a week ago? — […]
July 2019
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Mueller’s investigation just fizzles out
Rarely has a made-for-TV drama been such bad TV. The much anticipated Robert Mueller hearings that were supposed to catalyze the impeachment drive against President Trump probably brought it to an effective end. The testimony represented the final installment of a years-long over-investment in Mueller by the Democrats and the media that finally went completely […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joan Villani: Why no media outcry then?
Recently, President Donald Trump took a tongue-lashing from the media when he tweeted that four Democratic Congresswomen were saying things that were anti-American and that they should return to the country of their origin. The media again reacted when the president mentioned the name of one of the four at a rally at which he […]
Posted inConnections
Briefly: Region
Church to have food for sale at blueberry festival WILTON — As part of the annual Blueberry Festival, the Wilton United Methodist Church will offer food items as follows: Friday, Aug. 2: hot dogs, muffins, whoopie pies, whole blueberry pies, cold beverages and coffee. There will be a free clothing give away. Saturday, Aug. 3: […]
Posted inConnections
Class gatherings
LEWISTON — The Edward Little High School Class of 1950 reunion will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Chick-a-Dee Restaurant. — Oxford Hills High School class 40-year reunion BRIDGTON — Classmates and all associated with the Oxford Hills High School Class of 1979 are invited to attend the 40th class reunion from […]
Posted inEncore
Musical duo Rusty and Me will perform at the next ‘Music for Mavis’
Hooper and Wiltjer met at an open mic in 2010. They have never held a formal practice session and have been doing professional shows together ever since.
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Use intelligence and experience to navigate through hardships
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Baker, 50; Terry Crews, 51; Lisa Kudrow, 56; Laurence Fishburne, 58. Happy Birthday: How you plan and prepare will make a difference this year. Change needs to be considered carefully, and rushing into anything that can influence your status, reputation or long-term goals is not encouraged. Time is on […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friend takes offense at never being asked about her past
DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, I got back in touch with a childhood friend who married at 17 and moved away. She has lots of family drama, much of it caused by her alcoholism (which she says is a result of PTSD). Recently, she told me I have hurt her and I’m a terrible friend […]
Posted inDr. Roach
There’s no magic bullet to put belly fat in check
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman, mostly healthy (apart from well-controlled high blood pressure). Looking at me, people assume I am skinny, but I have a well-concealed HUGE belly along with my thin arms and legs. I look like an olive stuck with toothpicks. My diet is healthy for the most part: I […]