The trait his supporters like most about Paul LePage is also the flaw that makes him a failure as governor. Fans of the Republican chief executive claim they love that he’s not a politician. He says whatever he thinks – without considering the consequences. He disregards the facts – fabricating factoids as he goes along. […]
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Politics And Other Mistakes: You shouldn’t have bought it when you saw it at …
The trait his supporters like most about Paul LePage is also the flaw that makes him a failure as governor. Fans of the Republican chief executive claim they love that he’s not a politician. He says whatever he thinks – without considering the consequences. He disregards the facts – fabricating factoids as he goes along. […]
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Editorial: Let the sun shine in
March 15-21 is National Sunshine Week. For non-journalists, it may sound like the perfect time, especially in Maine, to build awareness of the restorative powers of the sun, since it’s been about six months since we’ve felt its warmth and we’re all a little Vitamin D deprived. But Sunshine Week has a more metaphorical meaning. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Editorial: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Since the opinion inbox is overflowing this week, we’re commenting on a host of topics, both political and otherwise. A take on the belated movie critics Siskel and Ebert, we’ll start with five thumbs-up picks followed by items that deserved thumbs down: Break a Leg: Props to the student-actors competing in the Maine Drama Festival, […]
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Letters
How to help Don’s Lunch I am new senior resident of Westbrook. The article (Feb. 12) on the action of the Maine Department of Revenue closing down Don’s Lunch is sad. Generally, a strong case can be made to the state collection efforts to work withmthe owner if there is tax representation by an accountant […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Editorial: Kids on vacation? Again?
Area schoolchildren are on February vacation this week. Yep, that’s right. Even after numerous winter storms have canceled school, students and staff are taking yet another break. Do they really need February vacation this year? After about two weeks off at Christmas, as well as many snow days in January and early February (and don’t […]
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Guest Column: For great employee, consider the vet
The U.S. military provides some of the best employees for today’s job market. They are well trained, disciplined, loyal, and eager to continue within their specialty field. Most are active duty members who know that they will not have a military career. Others are at the end of their career and are excited to jump […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster
Down the Road A Piece: Vacationland’s words of wonder
You say the cold weather is getting you down and you need a vacation in some exotic place but don’t have the time or money to go there at the moment, is that your trouble, Bunky? Is that what’s making you droop those baby blues? Just go online. The other day I was checking out […]
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Guest Column: Death penalty sends a message
“Relax, I can assure you this one really dies.” “The last time I paid and I didn’t get what I wanted.” “What did you want?” “To see them die.” So reads the transcript published in Il Mattino, the Naples, Italy, newspaper, reporting the alleged emails between a child pornography producer in Russia and a potential […]
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Guest Column: Death penalty sends a message
“Relax, I can assure you this one really dies.” “The last time I paid and I didn’t get what I wanted.” “What did you want?” “To see them die.” So reads the transcript published in Il Mattino, the Naples, Italy, newspaper, reporting the alleged emails between a child pornography producer in Russia and a potential […]