The Providence Journal (R.I.), July 13: Is the United Kingdom, long an important ally of America, about to experience the second coming of the Iron Lady? That’s what some British analysts and commentators are speculating, now that Theresa May, a pragmatic, strong-willed economic conservative, has been named Britain’s new Tory Party leader. Ms. May had […]
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The (Worcester) Telegram & Gazette (Mass.), July 13: They need each other, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Neither would stand much of a chance without the presence of the other on the ballot. When has a choice between presumptive nominees come down to two candidates with such high negative ratings? Ms. Clinton’s unfavorable ratings, at […]
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A women’s new world order
WASHINGTON — It has occurred to me, during this hot summer week, that perhaps we are finally seeing what my beloved mother used to say occasionally – that the world really would be better off if women were to run things. No, she wasn’t a feminist. She was not much of a critic of men. […]
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Protesters ruin movement
I’ve been watching the dumbest movement on local TV tonight. Black Lives Matter protesters are protesting a non-existent issue locally; AND not only that, they’re creating chaos where there was peace! They cry out their First Amendment rights, but they have NO permits for gathering. They’re blocking the rights of motorists to travel by blocking […]
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Apple doesn’t fall far from tree
I’m supporting Matt Lauzon to be my state representative. I’ve known him since he was a kid, when I coached against his dad at Biddeford Youth Football. I remember a season when Matt’s team was ahead of us in the standings and our chance to face their team got rained out. They could have said […]
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Need for ITN in region
I’m a Portland volunteer driver for Independent Transportation Network (ITN), a nonprofit whose mission is to free those who cannot drive from being trapped in their homes. I’ve driven stroke victims to physical therapy. I drove a blind man and his guide dog home from a veterinarian. I’ve driven a legally blind man to his […]
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Red Cross needs donations
Most people know our local Red Cross as a vehicle for collecting whole blood and plasma donations. But this life-saving organization has another critical need that very few are aware of: blood platelets. These important platelets go directly to people with weakened immune systems, and those undergoing chemotherapy or battling leukemia. One blood platelet donation […]
