I had to make phone call to what I assumed was a homegrown Maine business. All I wanted to do was ask a few routine questions. How could I have known that I was about to enter one of the most inhumane telephone torture chambers I’d ever experienced – a tele-cell of horrors so diabolical […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE – Talking about unspeakable evil
I had to make phone call to what I assumed was a homegrown Maine business. All I wanted to do was ask a few routine questions. How could I have known that I was about to enter one of the most inhumane telephone torture chambers I’d ever experienced – a tele-cell of horrors so diabolical […]
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Durham school exit panel starts studying alternatives
DURHAM- The eight-member committee that will study the pros and cons of Durham pulling out of Regional School Unit 5 had its first chance to meet with residents this week. But it’s already started its work. Kevin Nadeau, the chairman of the Durham Educational Exploration Committee, said the group has been surveying area school superintendents […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – Flunking out
I’m surprised Republican Gov. Paul LePage hasn’t stumbled over the obvious solution to reforming Maine’s education system: Turn control of the state’s schools over to former GOP Gov. John “Jock” McKernan. McKernan, who occupied the Blaine House (although not with anywhere near the same fervor as recently convicted Occupy Maine protestors) from 1987 to 1995, […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – Flunking out
I’m surprised Republican Gov. Paul LePage hasn’t stumbled over the obvious solution to reforming Maine’s education system: Turn control of the state’s schools over to former GOP Gov. John “Jock” McKernan. McKernan, who occupied the Blaine House (although not with anywhere near the same fervor as recently convicted Occupy Maine protestors) from 1987 to 1995, […]
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Community Calendar – 8/14
Upcoming Events Pownal Planning Board, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall. Freeport Recycling/Solid Waste Committee, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center. Freeport Economic Development Corp., Vision 2025 meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 6-8 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport. Charlotte Rogan, the author of “The Lifeboat,” Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library. […]
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Pownal News – 8/14
Pownal Congregational Church bean supper On Saturday, Aug. 18, the Pownal Congregational Church will be hosting a bean supper. There are seatings at 5 and at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3.50 for children 5-12 and children under 5 eat free. For reservations call Lois Saunders at 688-4433. Food pantry open ?on Tuesdays […]
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Durham News – 8/14
Nomination papers available for selectman Nomination papers will be available on Tuesday, Aug. 14, to finish out the term of Philip Glickson on the Board of Selectmen. The seat became open at the end of June when Glickson resigned for personal reasons. The term will expire in April 2014. Residents can visit the Town Clerk’s […]
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Freeport News – 8/14
Nomination papers available in Freeport Nomination papers for any Freeport residents interested in running for town office in November’s election are now available at the town clerk’s office in Freeport Town Hall. The offices on the ballot this November are: District 4 town councilor, three-year term, 50 signatures are needed to get on the ballot; […]
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Freeport Police Log 8/14
Arrests Aug. 7 Edgar G. Acchiquin, 32, of 22 Ashmont St., Portland, charged with operating while license is suspended or revoked and operating without a license on Route 1. Aug. 10 Meaghan Mercure, 32,of 5 Riverhurst Road, Apt. 646, Billerica, Mass., charged with operating under the influence on Lower Flying Point Road. Aug. 11 Myrna […]