As a physician specializing in infectious diseases who has spent the last 11 years treating and preventing life-threatening infections, I am writing to voice my strong opposition to Question 1. States with nonmedical vaccine exemptions are at increased risk of disease outbreaks in children. We have already experienced outbreaks of pertussis in Maine, and we […]
February 2020
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Clamp down on toxic emissions from Global Partners
The petroleum company should be required to file for a major emitter license and receive 24-7 monitoring.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Reps. Fay, Griffin: Real change is needed to save Maine’s long-term care workforce
Higher worker pay, higher reimbursement rates and implementation of suggested improvements are all key.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Life Unwound: How do we know who we are?
I’ve always known I’m French: my dad from bilingual Lewiston; mom from bilingual Westbrook. My grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles spoke English except when French kept their secrets from us. My great-grandfather, Pierre, spoke only Québécois. I once asked my mother why they named me Susan Jeanne. She said, “We wanted a name that could […]
Posted inObituaries, Times Record, Times Record Obituaries
Obituary: Frederick A. Rusczek
HARPSWELL – Frederick A. Rusczek, 68, died in Harpswell, Maine, on Feb. 18, 2020, surrounded by his beloved family and dogs. …
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Obituary: Harold “Chris” Carl Christensen
BRUNSWICK – Harold “Chris” Carl Christensen was born on May 26, 1930, and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, of immigrant parents Carl …
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Obituary: Georgiana “Linda” Hatstat
BRUNSWICK – Georgiana “Linda” Hatstat, 70, of Brunswick, passed away on Feb. 20, 2020, at the Winship Green Nursing Home after …
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Obituary: Marjorie G. Johnston
LYMAN – Marjorie G. Johnston, 95, of John Street, passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at The Inn at Atlantic Heights …
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Obituary: Larry W. Oliver
DOVER-FOXCROFT – Larry W. Oliver, 64, passed away Feb. 21, 2020, at the V.A. Hospice Care House at Togus. He was …
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Obituary: Mary Louise (Healy) Condon
PORTLAND – Mary Louise (Healy) Condon, 90, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Feb. 20, 2020. Mary Lou was …