Thousand Oaks, California: a city torn apart by wildfire and gunfire. Both are unnatural disasters. “This is the new abnormal,” Gov. Jerry Brown said this week at a press conference, talking about global warming and the three voracious fires that are tearing up his state, one of them — the Camp Fire, in Northern California — the […]
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Jim LaBelle: The benefits of local spending
To grow our local economy, it’s important to attract new investments from outside the community. But it’s equally important to minimize spending that flows out of our area whenever possible. The more resources that stay and recirculate in our community, the better off everyone will be in the region. For example, every time you buy […]
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Message of Thanksgiving
Editor, On this Thanksgiving, we will do what Americans have done since the first pilgrims gathered at Plymouth: we will offer thanks to God with grateful hearts for the many gifts we have received, including family, friends, and the blessing of life itself. But we will also remind ourselves that as we have received, so […]
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How will those elected fulfill campaign promises?
Editor, On behalf of the 230,000 AARP members in our state, AARP Maine congratulates Maine’s Governor-elect, the Senators and Representatives who will serve in the 129th state legislature, and Maine’s federal elected officials who will represent us in Washington in 2019. While Maine has a strong record of voter turnout, this year’s mid-term election season inspired […]
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Gabrielle Etzel: Holidays and Politics — Rebuilding Civility
With the chill in the air and the leaves already falling, the holidays are just around the corner. Whether you’re hosting or being hosted, the old rule of not discussing religion, money, or politics serves as a reminder of the issues which can divide even those who love each other the most.But in an era […]
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Trot for Catholic Education surpasses goal
Editor, On behalf of the Saint James School Parents Friends and Teachers Association (PFTA), we would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the volunteers and sponsors of this year’s Trot for Catholic Education 5K and Kids Fun Run, which took place on Saturday, Nov. 3. Despite the inclement weather, we surpassed our […]
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Andy Young: Counting Blessings
How lucky am I? I get 800 words (and published ones, no less!) with which to list everything I have to be thankful for. First and foremost, I’m thankful for my family’s continued good health. I’m thankful for friendly, kind neighbors. I’m thankful for the prospect of seeing the first of my three children graduate […]
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Home Country: What we’re grateful for
“You see that sunset last night?” Steve said. “Now that was a honey.” “I’ll say,” said Doc. “You know, with Thanksgiving on us, I have to tell you I’m very thankful for sunsets like that one.” Those of us who don’t live in the big cities tend to be thankful for different things than those […]
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Gordon Weil: Ranked choice voting must not encourage spoilers
Lewis Carroll, who wrote Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, thought a lot about elections. A mathematician as well as a writer, he disliked plurality elections. The candidate winning the most votes, but less than a majority, would have been rejected by most voters. That could happen with three candidates or more. Carroll, the penname of Charles […]
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Billy Holland: Some gave all and all gave some
Though I did not serve in the military, I am very appreciative of those who have. I’m very proud of my son who is a marine that spent time in Japan and Thailand. He has a Masters degree and served with Homeland Security is now working as a police officer at a Veterans hospital. Neither […]
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