BUCKFIELD — Lucille Allen was given her first teacup on her honeymoon in 1955 by her husband. Since then, her collection has grown to over 300 tea pieces, including teapots, teacups, dessert plates, saucers and other items. On Sunday, Allen shared her collection with others at the Zadoc Long Free Library in Buckfield with a […]
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Tea party label irks 2nd District hopeful Poliquin
The former state treasurer, who faces state Sen. Emily Cain in November, has received support from a national group and lawmaker aligned with the limited-government tea party movement, which Democrats are using as ammo as they attempt to paint his views as extreme. But Poliquin says he doesn’t believe in being defined by any label, […]
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Mexico Public Library invites young girls to American Girl Doll Tea Party Aug. 15
MEXICO — For a couple of hours on Friday afternoon, young girls ages 6 to 11 can participate in an American Girl Tea Party in the Calvin P. Lyons Hall at the Mexico Town Office. Library Director Valerie Messana said Thursday afternoon that the Mexico Public Library is hosting its annual American Girl Tea Party […]
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R. Polley: Time to do their job
I joined the Army in 1957, when I was 17 years old. I grew up in the Army. I served in Korea in 1958 and 1959. I am one of the millions of Americans who made a commitment to our country and now I ask that members of Congress uphold their commitment to America’s veterans. […]
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Cal Thomas: Tea party alive and well in Europe
BELFAST, Northern Ireland — While tea party candidates underperformed against establishment Republican incumbents in recent U.S. primary elections, in Europe their conservative cousins have just scored some spectacular victories. Commentators are calling elections for seats in the European Parliament and local council seats in Britain a “political earthquake” and “revolution” as strongly conservative candidates made […]
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Rand Paul confronts GOP divide in Maine
BANGOR — Sen. Rand Paul faces a divided Republican Party as he arrives in Maine. The Kentucky Republican is set to address the state Republican convention on Saturday, an annual event for GOP officials troubled by infighting since libertarian-minded activists loyal to Paul’s father seized control of the state party. This year’s theme is “unity,” […]
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After tea party uprisings, Maine GOP expects unity at Bangor convention
AUGUSTA — Top party officials are promising unity at the Maine Republican State Convention this Friday and Saturday in Bangor. If the predictions are right, the event will be a much smoother gathering than the two prior conventions, which saw factionalism split the party along ideological lines. The push for party cohesion is evident in […]