I have long argued that debates about the fairness of the rates of the individual income tax are pointless without consideration of the bases to which these rates apply. They’re akin to debating how a baseball umpire calls the strike zone in a game whose rules call some batters out after only two strikes while […]
2012
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Families Today: Let child have control in toilet training
Problems in toilet training nearly always arise because of an imbalance in the parent-child relationship. Children usually show signs of readiness between age 2 and 3. When parents can’t wait until then, and impose toilet training as their idea, the child will feel the pressure as an invasion. All parents, of course, want their child […]
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Ex-Etiquette: Don’t step into the other person’s niche
Q: My 8-year-old bonus son and his dad love the Miami Heat. They never miss a game. About a month ago, when trying to figure out what to buy him for his birthday I found a jersey I knew he would like, so I bought it for him. In my attempt to coordinate efforts I […]
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Maine Gardener: Native birds do better with native plants
It’s not just the native plants but the insects they attract that will going to support the avian population.
Posted inLife & Culture
During mud season, Mainersare stuck on the mire
We’re stuck on mud, and prove it with song, story and very cool pigs.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another view: Guardian ad litem system long overdue for reform
There is too little oversight of the people who make decisions for children in family court.
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NHL Roundup: Coyotes score 3 power-play goals in a 4-0 victory
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mike Smith had 44 saves in his second straight shutout and Ray Whitney passed 1,000 career points with a goal and assist in the Phoenix Coyotes’ 4-0 rout of the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Antoine Vermette and Radim Vrbata also scored for the Coyotes, who are tied with Pacific […]
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DINE OUT MAINE: Enter Le Garage for classic dishes and a fantastic view
With all the excellent options in Portland, serious food geeks may not want to commit to an hour’s drive to Wiscasset simply for the food at Le Garage. But if they live in or are touring near the area, I encourage them to stop in.
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Jeremy Lin likely to miss rest of season after knee surgery
The Knicks renowned point guard will miss six weeks because of a meniscus tear.
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Windham runner wraps up epic March for good cause
Blaine Moore completes a month of running — 500 miles total — with 31 miles on the last day of March to complete a fundraising effort for Camp Sunshine.