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Out & About: World premieres by 2 Maine composers

World premieres of works by two Maine composers will be featured as three of Maine’s classical music organizations wrap up their 2012-2013 seasons with concerts this weekend, while another presents a special spring event on May 23. Oratorio Chorale exits with concerts on Saturday and...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm

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: King for Falmouth town councilor

Claudia King, candidate for Falmouth town councilor, is a person of integrity and commitment. I have known Claudia for 10 years. She is dedicated to the town of Falmouth, its people, and the land and water on which we live. Claudia is a pleasure to work with, and she works hard for the town at ev...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:20 am

Letter: Falmouth murder story headline was insensitive

The "I  shot her" headline in last week’s Northern edition moved me to write this letter. I, frankly, found it offensive. Why, of all the ways you could have captured the content of this story, did you choose the most shocking words possible? While I know that sensational headlines hel...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:10 am

Letter: Better ways to spend money in Falmouth

As a member of the Falmouth Planning Board and Town Council in the late 1980s I was heavily involved in developing Route 1 guidelines. Both panels and town staff worked closely with residents and business owners to develop a long-range plan and ordinances that have successfully supported the evol...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:10 am

Letter: Goldberg for Falmouth Town Council

I am thrilled that Dave Goldberg has decided to run for Falmouth Town Council. Dave’s vision of and commitment to a bright future for Falmouth is self-evident. In particular, Dave and I share a connection that is rooted in our commitment to investing in top-notch schools. Dave and I,...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:00 am

Letter: Harrington the 'ideal' choice for Falmouth

Clare Harrington is an ideal Falmouth School Board candidate. I have known Clare for nine years both as a parent and a fellow educator, and can confidently say she is knowledgeable, hard-working and fair. Notably, she was recently awarded enrollment in a very small and selective STEM leadership t...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 9:40 am
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