The Maine Republican Party would own this state if it could just pay attention long enough to complete a few simple tasks. Such as: Get Gov. Paul LePage to shut his fat yap. Convince GOP state chairman Charlie Webster that he’s about to get dumped, and no underhanded attempt at rule-changing will save him. Force […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter to Editor – Tax rebate applications available
As we get ready to head into the end of summer I want remind people about an important tax rebate program. The Maine “Circuit Breaker” program offers refunds of up to $1,600 for local property taxes and/or rent paid on their primary residence. The program opened for the 2011 tax year on Aug. 1. The […]
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Letter to the Editor – Johnston ‘will stand strong’
Windham and Gray need Ralph Johnston as our representative in the state Legislature next year. Ralph will stand strong and tall for us as he supports our need for a fair and equitable healthcare system in which all Mainers will have protection and coverage. Ralph’s large family, his Highland Lake community, his fellow veterans and […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter to the Editor – Young at heart
Ralph Johnston knocked on my door one day in late spring and asked if I would sign his petition to run for the Legislature. Knowing Ralph was around what would have been my parents’ age, I’m sure the look of amazement on my face did not escape him! I asked, “Really, Mr. Johnston? You are […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
ON THE RIGHT LANE – Diseases of the political kind
Local and state politicians are suffering from various diseases hitting us in record numbers and it’s time we taxpayers are inoculated against them. In the vast scheme of things, I am not worried about Lyme Disease (already had it twice), West Nile Virus or the flesh-eating disease known as Ebola. I am more worried about […]
Posted inNews, Politics
Axelrod: Ryan selection evokes memories of Palin
Axelrod says he likes Ryan personally, but he also is labeling the Wisconsin Republican “a certifiable right-wing ideologue.”
Posted inNews
Man accused of more than 50 hunting, fishing crimes
Authorities say 38-year-old Joseph Deleskey has been involved in the illegal killing or wounding of more than a dozen deer.
Posted inLife & Culture
It’s wedding bells for Aniston, Theroux
After years of breathless anticipation – at least on the part of the tabloids – Jennifer Aniston is finally ready to wed again.
Posted inNation & World, News
JFK security is breached by man who swam ashore
The man swam to shore and then passed undetected through a $100 million system designed to safeguard against terrorists.
Posted inNation & World, News
Pope’s butler, 2nd layman face trial in theft case
The indictment today accuses Paolo Gabriele, the butler under arrest since May at the Vatican, of grand theft.