To the editor: Our latest flier from Central Maine Power (no. 00083876) is titled “New online map tool gives you information during an outage.” It goes on to say “Our new Outage Manager lets you view an interactive map that shows you up-to-date outage information. You’ll be able to see how many customers are out […]
February 2012
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Health care delusions
To the editor: Among solutions to important public policy issues, the most seductive — and the most deceptive — is the single-payer option Julie Pease advocates for health care, (Local commentary, “ Universal health care can’t wait,” Jan. 13). A model that would provide access to care for everyone without any personal financial constraint is […]
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Alternatives to cuts
To the editor: I sent a message recently to legislators on the Maine Appropriations Committee. I called on the Republicans to join the Democrats to oppose the state budget cuts as proposed by a governor who was elected by a minority of Maine people and who wants to balance the budget on the backs of […]
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Legendary boxing trainer Dundee dies
TAMPA, Fla. — There was no way Angelo Dundee was going to miss Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday party. The genial trainer got to see his old friend, and reminisce about good times. It was almost as if they were together in their prime again, and what a time that was. Dundee died in his apartment in […]
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Ellen Elizabeth (Peabody) Proctor
HARPSWELL — Ellen Elizabeth (Peabody) Proctor, 66, of Harpswell, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Maine Medical Center, Portland. In respect of Ellen’s wishes, there will be no service. A complete obituary will follow. To share your thoughts and condolences with Ellen’s family please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com. [email protected]
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Robert A. Field
HARPSWELL — Robert A. Field, 62 died on Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Harpswell, surrounded by family and friends. Bobby’s wish was to die at home when he was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer due to agent orange in early December. His life partner and primary care giver, Cindy French, lovingly fulfilled that wish with […]
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Harmon D. York
CUNDY’S HARBOR — Harmon D. York age 78 of Holbrook Street passed away peacefully, Monday, January 30, 2012 at the home of his daughter and son in law, Kristin and Shawn Casey. He was born in Cundy’s Harbor, September 27, 1933 the son of Dana W. and Bertha E. Toothaker York. He grew up and […]
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Daniel S. Poulos
BATH — Daniel S. Poulos, 93, of Bath died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at a Falmouth nursing facility where he had been in residence for the past year and a half. Friends and family are invited to gather to celebrate Dan’s life at 990 Middle Street in Bath on Saturday, February 4, from 1 to […]
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Cornelius’ legacy lives on
CHICAGO (AP) — When this proud city welcomed back hometown hero Don Cornelius last year, it wasn’t just Chicago style — it was “Soul Train” style, complete with Afro wigs, bell bottoms and hip-shaking in the streets. The 40th anniversary celebrations for “ Soul Train” traced a remarkable journey for a former Chicago police officer […]
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Standout swimmer Ryan Banger overcomes disability
BATH — Ryan Banger angles to the starting block and sets his position along with the other swimmers. The starter gives his instruction, a gun is fired, and swimmers hit the pool. And believe it not, Ryan, who is legally deaf, can sometimes gain a bit of an advantage over his opponents, who can hear clearly. […]