They came. Descending upon our cityscapes and backcountry fields in strange vessels, we received the first encounter with scientific wonder. They donned exotic garments and spoke in alien tongues. Equipped with unknown instruments and tools, they sought to draw resources from our farms and our waters. No man among us had ever encountered beings such […]
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GUEST COLUMN: It’s time to move on from Columbus Day
They came. Descending upon our cityscapes and backcountry fields in strange vessels, we received the first encounter with scientific wonder. They donned exotic garments and spoke in alien tongues. Equipped with unknown instruments and tools, they sought to draw resources from our farms and our waters. No man among us had ever encountered beings such […]
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GUEST COLUMN: It’s time to move on from Columbus Day
They came. Descending upon our cityscapes and backcountry fields in strange vessels, we received the first encounter with scientific wonder. They donned exotic garments and spoke in alien tongues. Equipped with unknown instruments and tools, they sought to draw resources from our farms and our waters. No man among us had ever encountered beings such […]
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GUEST COLUMN: It’s time to move on from Columbus Day
They came. Descending upon our cityscapes and backcountry fields in strange vessels, we received the first encounter with scientific wonder. They donned exotic garments and spoke in alien tongues. Equipped with unknown instruments and tools, they sought to draw resources from our farms and our waters. No man among us had ever encountered beings such […]
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LETTERS: Support for Cathy Breen
I wholeheartedly endorse Cathy Breen for state Senate in District 25. We have worked closely with Cathy during her time on the Falmouth Town Council on preserving open space, including establishing the Suckfish Brook Conservation Area, and on improving and extending Metro bus service. Cathy is a proven, positive leader, always looking for ways to […]
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GREETINGS FROM ZIP CODE 04074: Friends in high places
True confession: If it is between you and my buddies that I coached with in kindergarten soccer, you lose. I have a bond with the other adult males (and one female) who toiled away amid the crazy, screaming 5-year-olds. There are any number of ways that my loyalty to them over you – and over […]
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GREETINGS FROM ZIP CODE 04074: Friends in high places
True confession: If it is between you and my buddies that I coached with in kindergarten soccer, you lose. I have a bond with the other adult males (and one female) who toiled away amid the crazy, screaming 5-year-olds. There are any number of ways that my loyalty to them over you – and over […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Northern Forecaster
POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Here comes sickness
Forget Ebola. Emily Cain has been diagnosed with a far deadlier ailment: Libby Mitchell Disease. Cain is a Democratic state senator and candidate for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District. After easily winning the June primary, she was supposed to cruise into office in November because she’s smart and likable, while her opponent is a Tea […]
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POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Here comes sickness
Forget Ebola. Emily Cain has been diagnosed with a far deadlier ailment: Libby Mitchell Disease. Cain is a Democratic state senator and candidate for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District. After easily winning the June primary, she was supposed to cruise into office in November because she’s smart and likable, while her opponent is a Tea […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
LETTERS: Vote for Austin
I endorse Sue Austin for our state representative serving the Gray area. I know Sue to be dedicated, open-minded and hard working. Sue consistently works at staying in touch with her constituents. She had a 100 percent voting and attendance record in the House of Representatives for eight years. We need an experienced person to […]