I read recently that the Maine Democratic Party is contemplating making a change in the name of their fund-raising dinner, which is now the “Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.” I recommend it become the “Muskie-Mitchell Dinner.” Nancy Willard, Woodstock
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Obama has been bad for America
Democratic President Barack Obama has been busy transforming America for the past 6-1/2 years, as promised. The national debt has risen from $9.9 trillion to $18.1 trillion today. Obamacare was enacted with the false promise of an average cost savings of $2,500 and “you can keep your plan and your doctor.” Illegal immigration was noted […]
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Analysis: Democrats twist Sen. Susan Collins’ Planned Parenthood stand
Republican Sen. Susan Collins is mired in a bit of a storm regarding a procedural vote she took Monday on a bill that sought to defund Planned Parenthood and its affiliates. If you haven’t heard, the organization is at the center of a controversy around the release of a video by anti-abortion activists that shows […]
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Maine Democrats look to rename Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
AUGUSTA — The Maine Democratic Party is in the process of choosing a new name for its annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in an effort to distance itself from two prominent historical figures whose legacies recently became tarnished by intolerance. Jeremy Kennedy, the party’s executive director, said the change has been discussed informally since last year but […]
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Auburn Democrats to meet Tuesday
AUBURN — The monthly meeting of the Auburn Democratic City Committee will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at Auburn Hall. Committee offices and goals for the coming year will be discussed at this last meeting before the summer recess. Parking is available in the garage. Use the courtyard entrance and […]
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D. Poirier: Democratic Party the best choice
I disagree with Richard Nadeau’s opinion, “Democrats are only good for raising more taxes” (letter, June 9). Democrats are good at wanting a safe environment and clean water and good schools. Democrats want a living wage for hard work and believe in Social Security, which may be the only income some retirees have, especially women. […]
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Lewiston Dems to meet Wednesday
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the Lewiston Armory on Central Avenue. Enter through the “CC” doors on the right facing the front of the building. There will be a business meeting and updates from elected officials, followed by planning for upcoming fundraising. Democrats are asked […]
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Committee approves budget plan opposed by House GOP, LePage
AUGUSTA — A divided Maine legislative committee approved a two-year, roughly $6.6 billion state budget on Saturday that doesn’t include the income tax cuts or welfare changes sought by Gov. Paul LePage and House Republicans after legislative leaders failed during weeks of intense negotiations to strike a deal that all sides support. The measure approved […]
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Far left so wrong on TPP trade deal
The left’s success in denying President Obama fast-track authority to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership is ugly to behold. The case put forth by a showboating Sen. Elizabeth Warren — that Obama cannot be trusted to make a deal in the interests of American workers — is almost worse than wrong. It is irrelevant. The Senate […]
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A. Murch: End the Democrats’ reign
I hope and pray that this great country will never again be governed by the likes of Barack Obama, the Clintons and their followers. Members of ISIS cut the heads off of Christians. During Obama’s administration, military people have been prosecuted, especially chaplains and others who refer to Jesus. Many members of Congress do not […]