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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012
Charles Lawton: In 2012, we need to pull back from the brink and focus on local issues
The year 2011 was the year of serial brinkmanship. Politicians in the United States and Europe took turns kicking the can down the road or, more accurately, to the edge of the cliff. Three times on this side of the Atlantic we faced the threat of government shutdown because of congressional inability to agree on […]
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012
Maine Observer: At Forever 21, author doesn’t buy message
A mom finds shopping at her daughter's choice of stores produces nothing to wear but does provide a reality check.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012
Our View: Retelling boy’s ordeal on Katahdin still important
A new version of an old story reminds us that it takes a certain kind of strength to survive.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012
Another View: Little accomplished in nine years of war in Iraq
A writer says we have re-established our strength and reputation, but he is wrong.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012
Our View: Dump Iowa and New Hampshire for regional primaries
There is a better way to pick a president than the process that gets under way this week.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012
Datebook
Thursday Maine Technology Institute’s Orono Office Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for information on funding tech-based business ideas. Held at Target Technology Center, 20 Godfrey Drive, Orono. For an appointment contact Linda Adams at 582-4790, Ext. 206 or ladams@mainetechnology.org. Friday Workshops: Interviewing, 9 a.m. to noon, and Computer Basics, 2 to 4 p.m., at […]
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012
On the menu: Whoppers, with plenty of cheese
Here's a look at some of the biggest – as well as some small but dangerous – political lies of 2011.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012
Savvy Senior: Seniors have ways to find Medicare-approved doctors
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What resources are available to help seniors locate and research Medicare doctors? My husband and I are approaching age 65 and need to find a new internist or primary care doctor who accepts Medicare. Our current doctor is not enrolled with Medicare and will not continue seeing us as Medicare patients. — […]
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012
Families Today: Know child’s anxieties, help her handle them
The widening world of a 3-year-old, and her dawning awareness of just how small she is in comparison to it, will bring new fears and phobias. She may begin to worry about fire engines with loud sirens or dogs that bark. She may develop phobias about going to strange places and to the doctor’s office. […]
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012
Ex-Etiquette: Beware of the dangers of Christmas Crazies
Q: My ex sent me a Christmas card — through snail mail, which I thought was a little weird for him because he’s an email sort of guy, but I received it yesterday. He was terrible to me, however I’m actually thinking of going back. Should I send him a card to sort of round […]
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