While Sam Patten navigates the in-between — of politics, career and finding what he describes as the ending to his life story — he said that his experience can help people can look at the bigger picture of American and global politics, especially when political change is on the horizon.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A challenging day on Ontario’s Petawawa River
Six of us awoke to another beautiful day on the Petawawa River in Ontario. This was the third day of our trip, and based on the river description, it would be the most challenging one we would face. We were located at a campsite just above the beginning of Grillade Rapid, expected to be an […]
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LC Van Savage: Bad things
By now, there can’t be anyone who hasn’t seen those comparison lists of unacceptable behaviors of students from the ’40s and ’50s and unacceptable behaviors of today’s students. Some samples: No gum chewing vs. no packing assault rifles into school. No running in the halls vs. no snorting coke. No sassing the teacher vs. no […]
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Sustainable Living: How can we reduce trash from takeout
In a trend accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, ordering food to-go has become increasingly typical of the American experience. A post-pandemic survey by US Foods found that a majority of Americans prefers ordering takeout to eating in a dining establishment. Since the packaging and ancillary items that accompany our orders often end up in the […]
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Letters to the editor: On Gaza and the upcoming election
U.S. must do more to end siege against Gaza My heart is heavy thinking about the ongoing assault on the Palestinian people in Gaza and the expansion of violence into Lebanon. Israel’s relentless military campaign has led to the loss of over 42,000 Palestinian lives. These deaths are not mere statistics — they are mothers, […]
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Resigning airport official: I am ‘distracting’ from toxic foam clean-up efforts
‘I’ve decided to remove myself as a focal point,’ said Kristine Logan, whose resignation from the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority becomes official on Oct. 18.
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Gordon L. Weil: Trumpism after Trump
We just got a look at what American politics could look like after Donald Trump. Trump won’t always be at the center of the national debate. He could lose the election, leaving him to focus on meeting his many legal challenges. Or he could win, serve his term in office, and depart. Or, given his […]
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Just a Little Old: Man up, white men, vote for Kamala
A recent CNN poll revealed that 58% of white men plan to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, while only 35% plan to vote for Kamala Harris. As a white man, I’m embarrassed. Hey guys, open your eyes; examine your hearts; reconsider your choice. Consider what a major national figure once said […]
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Brunswick mobile home residents close deal to buy their park
Residents finalized the purchase of their park, Linnhaven Mobile Home Center, on Thursday — just under a year after the former owner gave notice to the tenants that he intended to sell. The process, two residents say, was a culmination of community effort and resources found in Brunswick and through the state.
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Stories from Maine: A tale of two flags
On Nov. 28, 1901, “a token of appreciation” was announced as an honorarium for one man, and this symbol’s importance would be realized in the creation of a Maine state flag. Gen. John Tudor Richards was born in Gardiner on July 23, 1841. Richards had served in the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry during the American Civil […]
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