The country is becoming a nation of the elderly. In Maine, the future is us. The state now has the highest median age of all states. The U.S. birth rate continues to decline. By 2035, Americans over 65 will outnumber all children. A reduction in family size is typical of societies as they become more […]
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Home County: Incident of the Stolen Bicycle
Dud was out rambling around the other day, and was surprised to find the new preacher sitting beside an irrigation ditch. Dud plopped down and asked him what was wrong. “I’ve only been here two weeks,” he said, “and someone’s stolen my bicycle. I really liked that bike.” “Reverend,” said Dud, “everyone in this town […]
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We don’t need more bombs, we need more allies
Editor, One thing that is always said during election season is that we are “spending too much!” Everyone is so fast to say that we waste all our money funding useless programs. Each person has their own idea of what useless is to them. But, everyone believes we are spending too much. The fact is […]
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Earl Tilford: Summit Asymmetries
On June 3, 1961, barely into the fifth month of his presidency, John F. Kennedy met with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Kennedy requested the meeting in February as an “informal” opportunity to become better acquainted. Kennedy had risen rapidly through the American political hierarchy from the House of Representatives to the U.S. Senate and on […]
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Starting at the bottom to give kids a better chance
Child poverty has been worsening in this country for a decade, to the point where one in five of our children is ensnared by a web of injustice and simple bad luck that diminishes their present and casts a shadow over their future. The causes are so many and varied that no one has been […]
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David Woodsome: Legislature has accomplished a lot this session
The Legislature reconvened for a special session to address outstanding work last month. While we weren’t able to wrap up as quickly as I had hoped due to disagreements in the House of Representatives, I am still pleased with the volume of work that has been completed. This week we convened for one day on […]
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Harold Pease: Constitution lists no qualifications for Supreme Court justices
Are you qualified to be the next Supreme Court justice? Perhaps. The only statement in the Constitution with respect to the existence of the Supreme Court lists no qualifications. It reads, “The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from […]
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I applaud Sanford for continuing to invest in our youngest learners
Editor, Quality early education can make a big difference in a child’s ability to do well in school, in life, and in the workplace. That is why area business leaders are very pleased that Sanford is expanding its pre-kindergarten program to include an additional 34 students, increasing the total number of spots available to 96. […]
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Summer meals program offers kids critical nutrition they need when school’s out
Editor, Summer can be the hungriest time of year for kids right here in Maine! When schools close, students lose access to meal programs they depend on like school breakfast and lunch, and this can have a huge impact on families’ food budgets. Luckily, the national summer meals program provides kids with the critical nutrition they need when school […]
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Squirrel situation could have been avoided
Last year I wrote a column for the Journal Tribune of Biddeford, Maine dated Sept. 13, 2017 and titled “Waiting for the store to empty before shooting a squirrel.” Since then I have investigated the situation further, gathered facts and gotten top corporate officials involved. The store in question is on South Main in Sanford, […]
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