Biden seems to be summoning his inner Harry Truman and bringing back the third player. In assuring a stable and happy middle class, the market has a job to do, but so does government.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jennifer Hogan: Mainers don’t need 160% APR loans
These loans extract wealth and cause lasting damage to household financial security and on communities.
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
Farmington, Jay parishes receive grants
St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay have been named recipients of Matthew 25 Awards, which include grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000. The awards, presented by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry program, are given to parishes to assist them in expanding their capacity to serve more people […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Nora Schwarz: Support for corporate contribution ban
Will Maine join the 22 states which prohibit corporate contributions to political campaigns, including those in federal election campaigns? Maine’s motto, “Dirigo,” translates from the Latin meaning “I direct” or “I lead.” Maine has and continues to lead the United States: its ranked-choice voting bill received 52% of the vote in 2016, the first naval […]
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‘Run for Independence’ accepting registrations
Registration is open for the ninth annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence. The Saturday, May 15, virtual event allows runners to choose their own 5K, 10K or 1-mile course, show off their achievement on social media, and celebrate with discounts at local businesses. All funds raised will benefit the pioneering health and wellness initiatives of […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Community artist-centered projects to begin in Belfast
BELFAST — Artist and Waldo County resident Chris Battaglia, who brought the Village Canoe to Belfast in 2019, announces the Torchlight Projects: a new series of artist-centered projects to be launched in Maine this spring and summer. The first event is Torchlight Cinema, taking place from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at 40 […]
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Camden writer to give talk about Tuscany
The Camden Public Library plans to host Camden native and food writer Nancy Harmon Jenkins for an online presentation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 18. The presentation is to provide an insider’s look at how Tuscany of the past contrasts with it today. With photographs taken over the years, Jenkins will give an intimate look […]
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‘Studio Work’ solo show to open May 13
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts this week will feature landscape paintings by midcoast artist Ramone Hanley-Warren. Her solo show, “Studio Work; Drawn to Solace,” opens May 13 and runs until June 2. Created in her home studio, Hanley-Warren’s landscapes draw on the area salt marshes and estuaries for inspiration. Her education in art included Parsons […]
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Bridgton-Lakes Rotary inducts new members
Four of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s eight new members, whose inductions were postponed, were celebrated with an induction ceremony led by President Julie Forbes April 29 at Stella’s on the Square in Bridgton. New members received their pins and badges and other Rotary paraphernalia, including aprons, T-shirts, masks, Clynk Bags and Rotary literature. The […]