AUGUSTA – Jenny L. Shorey, 57, of Augusta, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Maine General Rehabilitation and Long …
June 2020
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Obituary: Gerald “Gerry” B. Burgess Sr.
LEEDS – Gerald “Gerry” B. Burgess Sr., 74, a life time resident of Leeds, passed away peacefully at his home on …
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Obituary: Daniel F. Cloutier
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – After battling a long illness, Daniel F. Cloutier, 63, passed away Wednesday June 10, 2020 at the …
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Varner recovers from bad start, holds second-round lead at Colonial
Harold Varner III overcomes a triple bogey on his opening hole and posts his lowest 36-hole score on the PGA Tour.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jacqueline Smith: Stop blaming racism for everything
Let me start by saying that the death of George Floyd was disturbing, unnecessary and very saddening. However, that being said, I cannot understand the glorifying of that man with murals, public funerals, speeches, much media coverage, etc. Those gestures just made a criminal an instant hero and all policemen the bad guys for the […]
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Froma Harrop: Defund the police? Stop abusing the language
You know you have a stupid declaration on your hands when you have to explain what some on your side really mean. Such is the burden of Democrats trying to limit the damage from the childish demands to “defund the police.” Oxford’s U.S. dictionary defines “defund” as “prevent from continuing to receive funds.” To the […]
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Michelle Tucker: Gov. Mills has failed Maine
I am concerned about how Gov. Janet Mills handled President Trump’s visit. On June 1, Mills falsely claimed she encouraged Trump to check his rhetoric and expressed concern his visit would cause division during a conference call. She also claimed she was refused answers to questions asked. She may not have liked the answers, but […]
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Alana Grover: I choose Jennifer Blastow
I am writing in support of Jennifer Blastow, who is running for Maine House District 72. I have known her for 25 years. She is honest, dependable and will be a strong advocate for affordable health care, the environment, local small business and community. She has volunteered at the Otisfield Community School, Alan Day Community […]
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Rich Lowry: Law and order isn’t a sign of fascism
Confronted by a clear and present fascist threat, the staff of The New York Times rose up last week to humiliate and punish quislings in its ranks. In a now famous op-ed, Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton called for federal troops to quell riots and looting, an idea that the Times staff considered worthy of Oswald […]
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Looking Back on June 13
100 Years Ago: 1920 The Maine Centennial half dollar is now to be ready for distribution through the State treasurer and the local banks, will be sold at $1 each. The issue will be limited. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Sen. Edmund S. Muskie, D-Maine returned to the high school from which he was graduated 38 […]