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The Universal Notebook: The government is us, governor

“The government is what we call ourselves when we agree to work together,” retired U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., told an audience at Colby College in Waterville last month. The problem of partisan gridlock in Washington, Frank explained, is not a function of Republicans and ...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:50 pm

The View From Away: Laughter is the best medicine (followed closely by therapy and psychotropic meds)

One of the more enlightening aspects of my Canadian adventure, and a reason I will have a soft spot for Canada long after this job ends, is the experience of working without the specter of depression looming over my head all the time. The clinical kind, I mean. I still get plenty of the ga...

Mike Langworthy • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:30 pm

Policy Wonk: Balanced tax reform eludes Woodbury, 'Gang of 11'

It is not the boldness of the reforms that is troubling about LD 1496, the set of tax reforms proposed by the so-called "Gang of 11" and its principal architect, Yarmouth independent Sen. Richard Woodbury. It is the breadth of the legislation. The number of moving parts (proposed changes) ...

Orlando Delogu • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:20 pm

Forecaster Forum: Putting aside politics to reform Maine's tax code

What happens when one independent, five Democrats and five Republicans decide to leave their politics at the door in the name of Maine’s well being? A chance at real and meaningful reform is created. By now you have probably heard a good deal about the so-called “Gang of 11,&rd...

Rep. Mark Dion, Rep. Sara Gideon and Rep. Amy Volk • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:10 pm

Letter: Former Navy base ideal for Brunswick rec

What a fantastic idea of moving the Brunswick Recreation Department to Brunswick Landing. I've lived on the east side of town most of my life, having to travel to the other side of town for all the sporting events. Usually we never hear about things being cancelled until we are already at the fie...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 10:50 am

Letter: Maine should tighten packaging rules

On Mother's Day, I think of my daughter, the mother of a 1-year-old son. She is a terrific mother due to her parenting knowledge, attitudes, skills and great love; but what impresses me so much is that she constantly tries to avoid unsafe chemicals in food packaging and household products.

• Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 8:40 am

Falmouth Spur turnpike ramps to close Monday

FALMOUTH — The Maine Turnpike Authority will close both southbound ramps connecting to the Falmouth Spur on Monday, May 13, to continue rehabilitating the Exit 52 interchange bridge, which carries Falmouth Spur traffic over the turnpike. The MTA, in a press release Friday, said the c...

• News •
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:50 am

Mid-Coast Meetings: May 10-16

Bath Mon.  5/13  7 p.m.  Zoning Board of Appeals  CH Tues.  5/14  6 p.m.  Planning Board  CH Wed.  5/15  7 p.m.  Forestry Committee  CH Thur.  5/16  4:30 p.m.  Community Development Committee ...

Community •
Friday, May 10, 2013

George C. Wilson, 91: Distinguished veteran

TOPSHAM — George C. Wilson, 91, of Topsham, died May 1 at the Mid Coast Senior Health Center in Brunswick. He was born Aug. 3, 1921, in Opelousas, La., the son of George and Lily Andrus Wilson. Wilson attended Southwestern Louisiana College, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy ...

Obituaries •
Friday, May 10, 2013

Johanna T. Flaherty, 74

BATH — Johanna T. Flaherty, 74, of Bath, died April 30 at Mid Coast Hospital, surrounded by her family. Flaherty was born Sept. 6, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pa., the older daughter of Anna Feiler and John Donnelly. She met Paul Flaherty, of Bath, when she was 16. He was hitc...

Obituaries •
Friday, May 10, 2013
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