We’re getting close to Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and the memories it conjures up. Like others in my age group, I remember a time when young people dropped out of school to join the “service” and for many who graduated, going in the service was more common than going to college. Sometimes it seems as […]
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GUEST COLUMN: By Rep. Heather Sirocki and Rep. Amy Volk
Imagine your brother-in-law asks you to lend him some money. You say that money’s tight and ask if he’s applied for a job lately he says “no” and you suggest he first look for a job and come back to you if he still needs help. Sounds reasonable, right? Now imagine your sister-in-law immediately tries […]
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GUEST COLUMN: Proposed WPO unclear, unwise
As a past member of the South Portland Planning Board, I feel the proposed Waterfront Protection Ordinance is a poorly written and overbroad ordinance and I therefore will be voting against it. Before you vote in November, I urge you to actually read the ordinance. As you read the ordinance, keep in mind that an […]
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EDITORIAL: “F” for failure
For all the ruckus regarding the federal government shutdown, we’re happy to report that four Mainers affiliated with the collapse came out seemingly unscathed: Rep. Mike Michaud, Rep. Chellie Pingree, Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Angus King. These four failed statesmen and women continue to bring home their bacon, at $174,000 per year plus benefits, […]
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GUEST COLUMN: Our responsibility to act
I sat there, listening intently. The experience was so different from my own, and I asked internally, “How would I feel? What would I do?” Knowing white privilege exists yet being white is surely different than being a person of color and knowing it; I could hear pain in their voices as they told their […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Time to think about language
In a “Looking at Language” column I remember by Richard Lederer, he talked about the most-often-used noun in the English language. You might wonder how much spare time someone must have in order to come up with a procedure for counting the number of times a certain English noun is used. Anyway, as it turns […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Tax me
I like paying sales tax. No, I haven’t fallen and hit my head. I know what year it is, who the president is and about half my passwords and personal identification numbers. I’m competitive playing “Jeopardy,” even after two Manhattans (I’ll take cocktails named after boroughs of New York City for a thousand, Alex), and […]
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GUEST COLUMN: New health insurance choices coming soon
The next phase of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – also known as Obamacare – will be coming into effect soon. I wanted to let you know about what is coming and how it will help Mainers find affordable health insurance. So far, thanks to the ACA, a child can remain on his or her […]
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The moderate Republican: Susan Collins steps into familiar role
Can Susan Collins’ moderation save the day? She has, once again, as a key player in any potential solution.
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The moderate Republican: Susan Collins steps into familiar role
Can Susan Collins’ moderation save the day? She has, once again, as a key player in any potential solution.