WATERBORO — The Oxford Hills Youth Wrestling season started with a pre-season tournament at Massabesic on January 6th. The following placed in the medals: Mason Scribner (Pre K) fourth, Quincy Koskela (Pre K) first, Mason Weed (Pre K) third, Cash Balfour (Kindergarten) first, Jaxon Carver (Kindergarten) third, Eli Anokye (Kindergarten) first, Quinton Robinson (Kindergarten) second, Jaxson […]
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Democrats run off to Puerto Rico
“He who excuses himself, accuses himself.” — Puerto Rican proverb More than 109 lobbyists and 39 Democrat Members of Congress attended a “winter retreat” last weekend in Puerto Rico, ostensibly to help raise funds for damage caused by hurricane Maria in 2017, reports Fox News. The fun in the sun was enhanced by a limited […]
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A tragedy of errors on the wall
All sides are digging in on the issue of the closure of part of the federal government. When all parties dig firmly into extreme positions, it is easy to find fault. So I will. On one hand is the president who has decided that this is his last stand. The question is whether he is […]
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News stories spotlight how there is still a need to act
Our topic for today: three stories and a letter. The stories all made recent headlines. The first was about the state of Florida posthumously pardoning the Groveland Four, a group of African-American men who suffered torture, prison and murder after being falsely accused of raping a white woman in 1949. The second concerns broad Republican […]
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Face Time: Johnny Mehler, busy wedding photographer, rescue dog dad
Johnny Mehler moved to Maine in 2013 to pursue a sports reporting career. Today, he’s a marketing specialist for Spectrum Healthcare Partners, an Uplift LA 40 Under 40 creative genius nominee, a busy photographer and a proud dog dad. Name: Johnny Mehler Age: 29 Lives: South Portland How did you get into sportscasting? I loved playing […]
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May Procter & Gamble's toxic sanctimony rest in political correctness
One of the world’s most successful brands committed ideological hara-kiri this week. Recognized around the world as a symbol of manly civility for more than a century, Gillette will now be remembered as the company that did itself in by sacrificing a massive consumer base at the altar of progressivism. To which I say: R.I.P.-C. […]
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An opportunity for a frank discussion
DEAR ABBY: Thirty years ago, I went out for a night of social drinking with friends. After consuming several drinks, I made the mistake of thinking I could drive home. The result was I was arrested for DUI. As it was my first offense, the charges were dismissed after I completed a diversion program. Although […]
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The EU is a great idea that has gone awry
NEW YORK — As we watch Britain going through the paroxysms relating to Brexit, it is easy to view its decision to leave the European Union as an act of foolishness, a self-inflicted wound that will impoverish Britons for years to come. Europe is Britain’s largest market, taking in almost half of the country’s exports. […]
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What to expect when you plan travel in 2019
Christopher Elliott Special To The Washington Post If you like crowds, personalized travel experiences or talking to machines, then you’re going to love traveling in 2019. That’s because “overtourism,” personalization and artificial intelligence rank among the top travel trends of the new year,experts say. And, as in years past, you’ll also pay more to get […]
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Nordic skiing: Riding the Maranacook Wave photos and results
Mt. Blue’s Clay McCarthy, left, and Josh Smith during Maranacook Waves on Saturday at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville. (Kennebec Journal photo by Joe Phelan) Maranacook Wave Nordic Race Quarry Road Trails in Waterville Saturday GIRLS RESULTS Teams Gould 764, Portland Nordic 747, Central Maine Ski Club 729, Mt. Blue 717, Maine Coast Waldorf 696, […]