This is in response to Theresa Pelletier’s letter of May 22, titled “We must raise taxes.” While nobody would want another person to be affected by cuts, most people cannot afford any new taxes. Many of us don’t know how long we’ll have our jobs. Also, some of us had our hours cut, so our […]
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A luster returns to marriage
Regardless of where one stands on same-sex marriage, one universal trait in the debate in Maine has been cherishing the institution. We cannot recall another period in which marriage has been discussed in such glowing, reverential terms. There is disagreement about whose unions should be called a marriage under law. And despite Gov. John Baldacci’s […]
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The change we haven’t believed in
Back in 1989, Gov. Jock McKernan faced a post-economic boom budget gap. One year after cutting rebate checks totaling $42 million to happy taxpayers for the holidays, the state’s shortfall started to spiral as the American economy went south. Why? Says The New York Times from Dec. 1989: “Sluggish sales of motor vehicles and building […]
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Libraries, Museums, Historical Societies
AUBURN Androscoggin Historical Society promotes the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history of Androscoggin County and the State of Maine. County Building, 2 Turner Street, 784-0586. AUGUSTA Old Fort Western, America’s oldest surviving wooden fort and a National Historic Landmark. Visit 16 Cony Street, 626-2385. AUGUSTA Maine State Museum at the State […]
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Take a tour of Maine this summer
Take Route 302 west to Naples. Situated on the shore of beautiful, 45-square-mile Sebago Lake, Naples has long been a popular destination for summer visitors. After a canal was constructed between Portland and Naples in 1830, visitors could access Sebago Lake by boat all the way from Boston. Ease of transportation and the desirability of […]
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Recreation: Androscoggin Land Trust
This summer, when looking for ways to enjoy the great outdoors, the Androscoggin Land Trust (ALT) wants you to know you can do it all in your own hometown. Maine’s quality of place is best defined by the accessibility of its natural environment and outdoor recreation in close proximity to traditional village centers and downtowns. […]
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Maine Fiber Frolic
June 6 & 7 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, Maine Have you ever seen a sheep shorn, petted an alpaca, walked alongside of a llama, combed an angora bunny, spun wool into yarn…? Come immerse yourself in Maine’s tradition of keeping small farms alive while supporting your local independent farm. Maine fiber […]
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Have fun while learning this summer: Hands-on marine science
Acadia Institute of Oceanography introduces young people to the exciting world of marine science through a unique hands-on curriculum that combines biological, physical and chemical oceanography with field, classroom, offshore, and laboratory work. Every summer, more than 185 young people attend AIO from all over the United States and around the world. Students spend two […]
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2009 Fair Dates
Houlton Fair July 2-5 Ossipee Valley Fair July 9-12 Location: Hiram, Maine Waterford World’s Fair July 17-19 Pittston Fair July 24-26 Bangor State Fair July 31-August 9 Northern Maine Fair July 31-August 8 Location: Presque Isle Monmouth Fair August 5-8 Athens Fair August 7-9 Topsham Fair August 9-15 Skowhegan State Fair August 13-22 Union Fair […]
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Great Falls Balloon Festival
August 21-23, 2009 Balloons, balloons, balloons! Celebrate with a fireworks display and balloon moonglow on Friday night, August 21. Weather permitting the show will start at 8:45 p.m. Join the fun in Lewiston’s Railroad Park and Auburn’s Festival Plaza! Fireworks rain date: Saturday, August 22. Due to weather conditions, the best times for balloon launches […]