In one way, the success of the Tri for a Cure is clear and measurable. In five years, the women-only triathlon has raised a total of $3.6 million for the Maine Cancer Foundation, including more than $1 million last year alone. The goal for 2013 is to beat 2012’s total, and there’s little doubt the […]
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EDITORIAL: Women give their best to win cancer fight
In one way, the success of the Tri for a Cure is clear and measurable. In five years, the women-only triathlon has raised a total of $3.6 million for the Maine Cancer Foundation, including more than $1 million last year alone. The goal for 2013 is to beat 2012’s total, and there’s little doubt the […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Caregivers’ course offers basics
My hobby is local history and genealogy, and my memory goes back several decades. One of the ways life used to be included the tradition of caring for all family members who were too elderly and/or ill to care for themselves. Back then, nursing homes, assisted living, transitional living and all the rest of the […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Caregivers’ course offers basics
My hobby is local history and genealogy, and my memory goes back several decades. One of the ways life used to be included the tradition of caring for all family members who were too elderly and/or ill to care for themselves. Back then, nursing homes, assisted living, transitional living and all the rest of the […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Bad job blues
Bruce Poliquin, former state treasurer and unsuccessful candidate for governor and U.S. senator, has decided he doesn’t want to be the new chairman of the Maine Republican Party. Smart move. (Please note the preceding paragraph marks the first time I’ve ever written anything even vaguely complimentary about Poliquin. I doubt it’ll happen again.) One good […]
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Colby museum opening draws crowd
Colby’s new Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion with its prized Lunder Collection opens to the public.
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: In the know about Maine
As a radio talk show host, it’s assumed by many, of course, that I know everything. It’s not surprising that people think this when you consider how many talk show hosts promote themselves as ‘”know-it-alls.” I’m not saying I’m a know-it-all. I’m just saying that people think I know a lot and these people frequently […]
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Peaks to Portland: Waters welcoming to locals, foreigners
One of the top 50 open-water swims in the U.S., the 2.4 miles across Casco Bay could hold a global appeal.
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Patriots’ Dennard accused of DUI
Lincoln, Neb., police say the Patriots cornerback failed a field sobriety test and was taken to a detoxification center.
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LETTERS: Much gratitude
Westbrook’s Food Pantry is greatly supported by the whole Westbrook community, but a very special thank you goes to the many small businesses and organizations that gathered money (over $2,200) and a great deal of food for the Food Train (originated by the Trinity Lutheran Church) in early May. Our gratitude goes to the following: […]