I had spent most of my adult life trying to avoid pregnancy and was shocked to find out I was pregnant shortly after my 44th birthday. I decided to have a medication abortion, but the first available appointment was in Concord, N.H., about a two-hour drive each way. I am a self-employed artist. Although I […]
2019
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Mechanic Falls ordinances on officials’ responsibilities tabled
The four laws cover elected and appointed officials and committee members.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Terry Hansen: Work together to protect the Amazon
In his column (Sept. 3), Rich Lowry downplays the threat posed by the Amazon wildfires. However, he fails to mention the most important role that the world’s largest rain forest plays regarding Earth’s climate — absorbing as much as 2 billion tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide each year. There is another concern — by releasing […]
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Cal Thomas: Comey’s actions now being revealed
One doesn’t have to be a cynic to be cynical about the Justice Department’s decision not to hold former FBI Director James Comey accountable for what an Inspector General report called his violation of FBI policies and his setting a “dangerous example” in order to “achieve a personally desired outcome.” This pretty much characterizes many […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Marc Jalbert: Qualifies for immediate dismissal
I find it very interesting that when there is talk of impeachment of the president, there has to be talk of crimes and misdemeanors. I believe that with his every utterance Donald Trump commits crimes and misdemeanors. I believe that people need to look at this president as simply a terrible, bad, misguided, sick man […]
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Howell Raines: A modest proposal for a safer America
By Howell Raines Special To The Washington Post As a hunter who has owned firearms since adolescence without breaking any laws or feeling under-gunned, I think I am equipped to offer a modest proposal that could produce a safer America and also break the maniacal hold of the National Rifle Association on the nation’s recreational […]
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Hugh Hewitt: Trump’s crucial decision on nuclear power
By Hugh Hewitt Special To The Washington Post In the ongoing mash-up of the tragic and the trifling that is the modern news cycle, one crucial story getting far too little attention is President Donald Trump’s effort to revive the U.S. nuclear power industry. The nuclear fuel cycle is vital to our nation in terms […]
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Lawrence Summers: Are Business Roundtable CEOs really serious about reform?
By LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS Special to The Washington Post The Business Roundtable recently announced a major policy change declaring that the purpose of a corporation is not just to serve shareholders (its official position since 1997) but “to create value for all our stakeholders.” At a time of considerable disillusionment with U.S. capitalism, this is […]
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Goldberg Gallery featuring display of acrylic paintings by Jan Obenhaus
The exhibit, “A Collection of Acrylic Paintings by Jan Obenhaus,” can be viewed now through October.
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Community meals
GRAY — There will be a public baked bean and casserole supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, hosted by American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road. Pies will be the featured dessert. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children younger than 12. — GREENWOOD — A supper/dance will take […]