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Global Matters: Don't let the political sleaze-mongers take Maine

It pains me to say it, but something fundamental has changed in Maine. The muck and mire of gutter politics has traversed the Piscataqua River, oozed its way up Interstate 95 and settled brazenly into our political discourse. Today, even in Maine, candidates must overcome not only their ba...

Perry B. Newman • Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012 at 9:20 am

Forecaster Forum: Say no to discrimination and yes to marriage equality

When I was 8 years old (circa 1960), my family took a vacation trip to Washington, D.C., and Williamsburg, Va. I have many fond memories of that trip, but the incident that sticks in my mind more than 50 years later is not so fond. We were in a public facility somewhere in Virginia –...

Russell Anderson • Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012 at 8:50 am

Rogers for House District 62, City Council

Kyle Rogers is running for Maine House District 62 and for Ward 3 Bath City Council. Running for both offices is allowed and he is capable of representing folks in his ward and in his district. Fiscally conservative, Kyle has a proven record. Fighting for responsible spending, Kyle was ins...

Mo Mehlsak • Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012 at 8:20 am

Letter: Criticism of Beem unwarranted

Recently, Mr.Leary, from Higgins Beach and “Away,” wrote a scathing note about Edgar Allen Beem. Leary stated that Ed writes “Nasty, mean-spirited, hate-filled” comments that are “consistently obnoxious.”   Just out of curiosity, Mr...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: Right goal, wrong strategy from Beem

While I agree with Edgar Allen Beem's goal of ending hunger, as expressed in his column of Sept. 12, I believe his solution of a tax on meals at restaurants is not necessarily the best appr...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: Harpswell newspaper will be missed

There have been town newspapers in Harpswell’s past. One I ran across covered happenings in one section of the town. Another covered municipal matters, but gave no clear picture of the whole town. None gave a comprehensive look at the many municipal, civic, histori...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: DeChant for Bath state representative

Whether they believe in man-made climate change or not, Mainers respect our beautiful state. We make the most of our resources without being wasteful. In this upcoming election, we need to elect Jennifer DeChant in House District 62 (most of Bath). She is keenly aware of both the economic ...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: DeChant should be Bath's state rep

I urge my fellow citizens in House District 62 to vote for Jennifer DeChant. Jennifer has hands-on experience in small business, community and economic development, and the executive and legislative branches. She has been active in Bath community affairs. In addition, she and her husband a...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: Pierce in Senate District 19

Sagadahoc County has some great, hard-working small business candidates running for state offices, some who have never run before. We see them in our county daily. The movers and shakers of our communities. If elected, we can count on them to put their best foot forward for the benefit our our co...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Thelma R. Lavoie, 88

TOPSHAM — Thelma R. Lavoie, 88, died Sept. 6 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, after a short illness. Lavoie was born June 17, 1924, in Topsham, to Delia Dugas Frenier and William Frenier. She had one sister, Evelyn Bowley.  

Obituaries •
Friday, September 21, 2012
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