Keeping an eye on government spending became a lot easier last week with the debut of the Maine Open Checkbook website. Found at opencheckbook.maine.gov, the site provides access to state expenditures by fiscal year dating back to July 1, 2008, and searchable down to individual transactions. “Open Checkbook gives Mainers information about how their hard-earned […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – The No. 1 killer of women
It’s been 17 years since I had open heart surgery. At the time I was 58 years old and had a more-than-full-time job as editor of the local newspaper. I was busy all the time, never missed a day of work, never sick. Just like many of my readers. During that winter I’d had bronchitis […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – The No. 1 killer of women
It’s been 17 years since I had open heart surgery. At the time I was 58 years old and had a more-than-full-time job as editor of the local newspaper. I was busy all the time, never missed a day of work, never sick. Just like many of my readers. During that winter I’d had bronchitis […]
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Senate panel approves Hagel for Pentagon chief
Republican Chuck Hagel now needs approval from the bitterly divided full U.S. Senate to became secretary of defense.
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Obama: Half of US combat troops coming home
The president’s move to bring troops home coincides with a major shakeup in his war command.
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – School for fools
If there’s one Maine institution Gov. Paul LePage hates more than the state’s whiny newspapers, it’s public schools. And for good reason. A Harvard University study released last year found Maine was 40th of 41 states rated for student improvement. We beat Uganda, which Harvard apparently considers a U.S. state. The Maine Department of Education […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – School for fools
If there’s one Maine institution Gov. Paul LePage hates more than the state’s whiny newspapers, it’s public schools. And for good reason. A Harvard University study released last year found Maine was 40th of 41 states rated for student improvement. We beat Uganda, which Harvard apparently considers a U.S. state. The Maine Department of Education […]
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LETTERS TO MYSELF – Here’s why character matters
Character is one essential component to living life at its happiest. Who we are makes a difference. The way we treat others matters. he decency or indecency that fills our hearts and minds matters. Our values as expressions of what we believe and how we live our lives really do make a difference to our […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – Stupid’s song
Here’s a random assortment of stuff that makes me suspect Maine’s IQ is falling faster than its economy: • According to the Bangor Daily News, state Rep. Paul Davis (R-North Numbskull) is sponsoring a bill that would require all public schools to offer gun safety courses. The key word here is “require.” There’s nothing in […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Tax-preparation tips for seniors
If you’re like most seniors, you are already thinking about filing your tax return. Perhaps this is the year “Uncle Sam” will send you a refund! Anything is possible! There is plenty of free assistance available and very soon, lists of places where you can receive help will be provided. We suggest you call the […]