By Ed Rogers Special to The Washington Post This has been a remarkable week of head-spinning incoherence from this White House. And for this White House, that is saying something. Yet despite that, it appears that nothing disastrous happened at the Group of Seven meeting in France. If you just ignore the fact that President […]
2019
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Steve Turner: Report from Mechanic Falls
The town of Mechanic Falls used to be a quiet bedroom community. People who lived there (pretty much) minded their own business. But then the Town Council abruptly dismissed the town manager. Two town employees immediately walked out, in protest. These coincident events made we townsfolk … curious. We had questions. To each successive Town […]
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Cal Thomas: They’ve lost their minds in San Francisco
San Francisco, a city described in song for its natural beauty, is descending into an abyss of homelessness, the use of sidewalks as toilets and a place you might not want to visit, much less live. The latest, but surely not the last demonstration of insanity, is San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors’ adoption of new […]
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Froma Harrop: Democrats need a smarter nominating process
Is anything really wrong with Jay Inslee? Was John Hickenlooper not qualified to be president? And is Steve Bullock a weak candidate? The answers are no, no, no and for all three, “on the contrary.” Any of them could be a remarkably attractive Democratic nominee for president. In a general election, they might do better […]
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David Simpson: They made the journey possible
I had the pleasure of managing the state champion Auburn 12U softball all-star team in competing in the Babe Ruth World Series that was held in Treasure Cove, Florida. That adventure was possible only through the generosity of local businesses and individuals and their financial support. I offer my thanks to all for making that […]
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Judy Baird: Against ranked choice voting
I don’t understand why the Maine Senate passed that fool ranked-choice voting for presidential primaries. My opinion — what was wrong with one vote? I was against RCV when it first came out, and I am still against it. It is a bunch of foolishness. One vote is how I will continue to vote and […]
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3-D paper sculpture art workshop underway at Museum L-A
The workshop will culminate in a celebration and exhibit of the 3-D paper sculpture art created by the participants.
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Briefly: Region
Stretch food budget, support local farmers NORWAY — Fare Share Food Cooperative has announced its participation in a new program that will help SNAP/EBT shoppers stretch their food budgets while supporting local farmers and producers. Spend $5 in SNAP on local fruits and vegetables and receive $5 in Farm Fresh Rewards. The vouchers can be […]
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Community meals
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Baptist Church serves free fellowship luncheons at noon on the third Sunday of the month at 194 Whittier Road. The meal is open to the public. For more information, contact [email protected], 207-779-0731 or farmingtonbaptist.net. — NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church serves its free monthly supper from 5 to 6 p.m. on the […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 29
100 years ago: 1919 One of the brightest boys in Lewiston is Edward Boulette of 10 Winter St. He is only 15, but he has one of the finest gardens in the city. Last spring he planted one-and-one-half bushels of potatoes and has carefully sprayed and hoed them. They are now very “thrifty,” and it […]