Thumbs up to the town of Old Orchard Beach for continued discussions regarding housing for summer workers in the country on J-1 student visas. Local businesses rely heavily on these young people, and it’s good to see efforts made in recent years to help ensure thier well-being. Thumbs up to community leaders who met Wednesday […]
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What’s up in November?
The best part of the foliage has faded out by now, but the sky above us always has interesting events regardless of the terrestrial seasons. The nights will be getting longer and colder this month but there will be many great events to see that will make it well worth your while to make an […]
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A loss to the country
Rep. Paul Ryan’s wife and three young children live in his hometown of Janesville, Wisconsin. He commutes back there almost every weekend, and when he agreed to run for speaker of the House, he refused to change that routine. “I cannot and will not give up my family time,” he said. His comments drew praise, […]
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Editorial Roundup
The (Lebanon) Valley News (Vt.), Oct. 21: The right things sometimes get done for the wrong reasons in politics. That may well be the case as momentum builds in Congress to pass long-awaited and long-overdue mental health reform legislation. The context is the escalating number of mass shootings in recent months combined with a lack […]
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BHS Class of 2017 thanks community
Along with the chill in the air and falling leaves, comes the annual tradition of homecoming at Biddeford High School. Students were able to celebrate a fun-filled dance, themed “Around the World,” thanks to the generosity of many in our community. Biddeford High School’s Class of 2017 would like to thank the parents, teachers, administrators, […]
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Arundel Historical Society says thank you
The Arundel Historical Society would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to the many individuals and businesses who made Heritage Day a resounding success. Through donations of cash, materials, raffle prizes, food and services the following are recognized: Arundel Ford, Arundel Market, Bentley’s Saloon, Brady Screenprint and Embroidery, Coca Cola Inc., Curlew […]
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Benghazi came up short in showdown with Hillary Clinton
There’s a reason Benghazi Committee chairman Rep. Trey Gowdy offered Hillary Clinton the chance to testify in a private, closed hearing. And there’s a reason Clinton chose to appear in an open setting, with the whole world watching. The Benghazi Committee has made incremental advances in the public’s knowledge of the circumstances of the death […]