The far right’s policy ideas are inconsistent with our values, so it’s no surprise that right wingers feel the need to lie about their policies. How could George W. Bush have convinced us to invade Iraq if he hadn’t lied about Iraq’s weapons capabilities and connection with Al Qaeda? How could the Republicans have passed […]
2006
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Share prosperity – better than bankruptcy
The far right’s policy ideas are inconsistent with our values, so it’s no surprise that right wingers feel the need to lie about their policies. How could George W. Bush have convinced us to invade Iraq if he hadn’t lied about Iraq’s weapons capabilities and connection with Al Qaeda? How could the Republicans have passed […]
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Macdonald Motors earns service award
Dave Eaton of Macdonald Motors in Bridgton was recently named one of the three finalists for the Northeast Region Service Manager of the Year. The Northeast Region includes New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Also, Eaton along with wife Wendy, who is also an employee at Macdonald Motors, will be attending the national […]
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Macdonald Motors earns service award
Dave Eaton of Macdonald Motors in Bridgton was recently named one of the three finalists for the Northeast Region Service Manager of the Year. The Northeast Region includes New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Also, Eaton along with wife Wendy, who is also an employee at Macdonald Motors, will be attending the national […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster, Web
Bryant's bill protects military reservists 'right to rest'
Military reservists are now allowed more downtime before they return to their civilian jobs. New legislation passed last week closes a gap left open by federal law, says the bill’s sponsor Rep. Mark Bryant, D-Windham, and lays out guidelines to protect reservists’ rights. Under federal law, military reservists on weekend training or deployed for up […]
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Bryant's bill protects military reservists 'right to rest'
Military reservists are now allowed more downtime before they return to their civilian jobs. New legislation passed last week closes a gap left open by federal law, says the bill’s sponsor Rep. Mark Bryant, D-Windham, and lays out guidelines to protect reservists’ rights. Under federal law, military reservists on weekend training or deployed for up […]
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St.Joe's hosts environmental theorist, Apr. 19
Leading environmental educator and theorist Dr. Mitchell Thomashow will speak on “Understanding Environmental Change: The Need for an Ecological and Existential View” at Saint Joseph’s College on Apr. 18 at 7 p.m. in Alfond Hall. Thomashow – an innovative thinker who becomes president of Unity College in July – heads the Antioch New England environmental […]
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Elections make for strange bedfellows
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” Edward R. Murrow Isn’t it amazing how during an election year politicians can initiate more legislation and propose more spending schemes than at any other time during their terms? Our governor has proclaimed a surplus of something like $168 million (although many others in government […]
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Allen receives Lake Region High School's Principal
Samantha Allen of Bridgton, a senior at Lake Region High School, has been selected to receive the 2006 Principal’s Award, Principal Roger Lowell announced this week. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Sam is a multi-talented young lady who stands […]
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Wicked good spellahs
Three local students competed in the state semifinals of the National Geography Bee last week at University of Maine at Farmington. They were among the 100 best in the state selected after initial rounds of competition at their individual schools. From left are Alex Nowinski, 6th grader from Crooked River Elementary in Casco; Isaiah Perez, […]