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Donald Trump’s missed opportunities
As he prepared for the crucial first presidential debate, Donald Trump knew moderator Lester Holt would bring up the birther issue. He knew Holt would raise Trump’s tax returns. And his old position on the Iraq war. None are among the voters’ top concerns, but it was eminently predictable that they would be part of […]
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Columnist Wanted
The Journal Tribune is looking for a conservative columnist based in York County to write a weekly opinion column for the Opinion page. Candidates should have strong writing and research skills, and must be able to back up their opinions with factual information. Ideal candidates will have prior writing experience for a daily or weekly […]
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Collins won’t stand up to LePage
Shortly after Gov. LePage’s most recent outburst, I contacted my state Senator, Ron Collins, and asked him to speak up against the governor’s racist and vulgar rants. He assured me that the Legislature would be meeting to “discuss our options in dealing with the governor,” and that “it would be dealt with appropriately.” Well, they […]
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Denk cares about seniors
At a time when Maine is becoming the grayest state in the country, it is comforting to know there is someone running for office whose background and passion includes the care and wellbeing of seniors. Diane Denk, candidate for House District 9 (Kennebunkport and parts of Kennebunk and Biddeford), began working with seniors at an […]
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Thanks for medical care
I wish to thank the staff of the fourth floor of Southern Maine Healthcare for their fine care during my stay in June. Everyone was so kind and understanding. They have a lot to be proud of. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful hospital in our community. I also wish to thank the […]
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The zero-second rule
My niece Ashley was visiting with her 6-month-old baby, Crash. Sue and I, like most friends and relatives of new parents, had already had that discussion before she arrived – the one about the baby’s name. It always starts with the same question: What was she thinking? Whatever happened to using Biblical names, heroic names […]
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Columnist Wanted
The Journal Tribune is looking for a conservative columnist based in York County to write a weekly opinion column for the Opinion page. Candidates should have strong writing and research skills, and must be able to back up their opinions with factual information. Ideal candidates will have prior writing experience for a daily or weekly […]