If the president owned both major greeting card companies, Hallmark and American, in his spare time between his lawful duties he could create some of the best poetry in the universe. These would be perfect cards for every occasion and compatible with any perfect phone call. “These are the best cards ever made,” the president […]
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Maine Legislature remembers, celebrates life of Arrowsic resident Milly Stafford
The Maine Legislature remembered and celebrated the life of Milly Stafford of Arrowsic with a Legislative Sentiment in Memoriam on Tuesday, Feb. 11. “Milly set the standard and the example for how to get things done and always added a bit of humor as she did,” said Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic in a news release. “She […]
Arrowsic receives $1.2 million to improve its internet
The investment will fund high-speed internet connections all Arrowsic residents, as well as businesses and farms.
Over Easy: History of Shopping, part II
Ever wonder why the clothes that fit you so well 20 years ago are too small today? Has your size gone from medium to large without you knowing how or why? Well, here is a cockamamie theory to explain such a phenomenon. A theory that makes about as much sense as showing up at one […]
Maine Voices: Faithful defense of Russia, Putin reflects poorly on today’s Republicans
They are putting Moscow’s interests ahead of the U.S. Constitution and our historical alliances and allies.
Over Easy: ‘The Twilight Zone’ fear factor
By the time you read this, it will be over. Apparently there was a one-time-only tribute on one of the obscure channels in the universe for the television show “The Twilight Zone.” Not the rebooted newer show of the same name, but the old “Twilight Zone” hosted weekly by its creator, Rod Serling, which ran […]
Over Easy: A modest idea for a Nobel Peace Prize
I’ve had this recurring dream (actually a nightmare) in which I spent my last seconds on Earth trying gamely to open a package containing a drug prescribed to keep me alive until the next life beckons. But the lifesaver is safely ensconced in its plastic bubble attached with 11 other lifesaving pills on a gassed-up […]
Senate Democratic leaders: The Fighting for Maine Agenda is about putting Mainers first
We’re focusing on health care, property taxes, energy independence and giving workers a fair shake.
Letter: The truth is not partisan, Mr. Beem
Although I wish him no personal ill, the absence of Mr. Beem’s opinion column due to his protracted illness was a breath of fresh air. But, here he is back again (“RIP, GOP” Dec. 20) spewing the kind of divisive rhetoric, half-truths and innuendo which are just what this already strongly polarized country does not […]