Q: My husband and his ex share equal custody of their kids. That’s fine, but my husband’s ex-wife calls constantly, whether the kids are here or not, about non-emergency/urgent matters pertaining to the children despite the fact that she has been repeatedly, politely and firmly asked not to call except in cases of emergency. Today […]
2011
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Savvy Senior: In three easy steps, estimate savings needed to retire
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Is there an easy way to figure out how much savings a person needs to retire? I’m 52 years old — about 10 years from when I would like to retire — and I want to see where I stand. — Planning Ahead DEAR PLANNING: How much money you need to retire […]
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Charles Lawton: Gift of tuition would come back around to help Maine
“The children were nestled all snug in their beds, “While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads.” They’re hardly children, but the special interests (both favored and unfavored) are clearly nestling into the capital, perhaps even the Blaine House, with visions of sugarplums (or stockings lumped with coal) as state government extends for another year […]
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On the Move
NEW FACES • Jennifer Felt joined Winxnet as an inside sales representative. Most recently, she worked as an advertising media consultant for The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. She has more than 12 years of experience in providing sales and customer service. • Dr. Benjamin Branch joined the attending medical staff of New England Rehabilitation […]
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Bill Nemitz: Hometown embraces its Silver Star hero
Late Thursday, as the sun set on the shortest day of the year, 862 hardy people from Jackman put aside Christmas preparations to do what it does best: Embrace one of its own.
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Cherokee offers comfort, capability
The Grand Cherokee was once the undisputed king of midsize SUVs, and Jeep apparently is determined to regain the throne. Two new models for 2012 should greatly aid its ascension. The 2011 Grand Cherokee represented a new generation and the beginning of a new era for the Jeep Division of Chrysler, now owned by Fiat […]
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Patriots: Half better than none
The Patriots played their worst first half of the season Saturday, then recovered from a 17-point deficit to clinch a playoff bye. “You don’t want to, certainly, make a habit of this,” quarterback Tom Brady said.
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Sebago Derby founder has ambitious statewide plans
Tom Noonan hopes to develop the statewide derby into the nation’s largest ice fishing event.
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Deirdre Fleming: Funding for projects may be headed to Maine
Professor Richard Barringer likes to start at the beginning when he begins the tale of the outdoor funding windfall heading for Maine. But really, the good timing and hope in this story is in what could happen in 2012. Either way, his story is one worth telling on Christmas Day. Last year the University of […]
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Allen Afield: Ornaments just icing on trees
This month, the topic of Christmas-tree preferences has bounced around in my mind, mostly because Jolie, my intrepid companion, talked me into settling for an artificial tree instead of our usual aromatic balsam fir. Pondering Christmas-tree choices surprises me, too. All my life, I have traditionally leaned toward balsam fir without much thought. Whether it’s […]