As the daughter of post-World War II refugees, I threw myself into the love and study of this country very early in life. What resulted was a winding road to becoming an American historian. It’s still a great love and the study of my nation goes on unabated. The Declaration of Independence continues to be […]
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LETTERS: Diminished awe
As the daughter of post-World War II refugees, I threw myself into the love and study of this country very early in life. What resulted was a winding road to becoming an American historian. It’s still a great love and the study of my nation goes on unabated. The Declaration of Independence continues to be […]
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LETTERS: Agenda 21 a con
Thank you for publishing Rick Roberts’ succinct and informative column about Agenda 21 (July 4 American Journal). Rick has encapsulated the history of A-21, current global and local plans, and why we should be very afraid of Agenda 21. I disagree with him, however, that because other countries are such polluters that it’s up to […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Special cell phones offer S.O.S.
A couple of weeks ago, the power went out during one of our Maine summer storms and a younger friend of mine came over to use my phone – I still have a land line. Her cell phone had died, due, I guess, to not being charged enough. No electricity meant no phone for her. […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Special cell phones offer S.O.S.
A couple of weeks ago, the power went out during one of our Maine summer storms and a younger friend of mine came over to use my phone – I still have a land line. Her cell phone had died, due, I guess, to not being charged enough. No electricity meant no phone for her. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Thirty still missing in train crash likely dead
As total deaths hit 50, Quebec Premier Pauline Marois arrives to tour the disaster site.
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Thirty still missing in train crash likely dead
As total deaths hit 50, Quebec Premier Pauline Marois arrives to tour the disaster site.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Web
Thirty still missing in train crash likely dead
As total deaths hit 50, Quebec Premier Pauline Marois arrives to tour the disaster site.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
DIAMOND…IN THE ROUGH – Enjoying some costly entertainment
Just 30 minutes from North Windham, positioned unassumingly in a field across the road from a small farm, sits Maine’s newest house of gaming. The distinctive sign strategically placed beside Route 26 welcomes visitors and likely contributors to the Oxford Casino. Unlike the bright lights, towering buildings and flashing signs of Las Vegas, the comparatively […]
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EDITORIAL: Beach-quality report puts us all on notice
A report issued late last month ranking Maine coastal beaches close to last in water quality isn’t grounds for canceling summer vacation, but it is a reminder of the vigilant oversight necessary to maintain these valuable areas. The 23rd annual Testing the Waters report on beach water quality put Maine 27th out of 30 coastal […]