Can you hear it? It is the thundering, seething, tumult of the oppressed peoples of Syria. And it is the turmoil of the people of the United States as we and our Syrian brothers and sisters tremble in the abyss. We are in a “Fog of War,” a concept that dates back to 1837. It […]
September 2013
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EARTH SPEAKS – The fog of war
Can you hear it? It is the thundering, seething, tumult of the oppressed peoples of Syria. And it is the turmoil of the people of the United States as we and our Syrian brothers and sisters tremble in the abyss. We are in a “Fog of War,” a concept that dates back to 1837. It […]
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GUEST COLUMN – Time for action on bittersweet
Oriental bittersweet, an extremely invasive vine from Asia, could become our milfoil on land, but we can prevent that by taking action now. Recently, this newspaper ran the story, “Woman Works Hard to Eliminate Invasive Plant,” which provides great background. Just as milfoil clogs and destroys lakes and streams, bittersweet strangles perennials, shrubs and trees, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
LETTERS: Seriously?
Another retail parking lot entrance onto the already too congested Route 302. The town actually allowed the new Dollar Tree access directly onto Roosevelt Trail. What are these people thinking? How about closing all entrances to and from every business that can gain access at a traffic light. Reprogram all lights to allow maximum traffic […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
LETTERS: Seriously?
Another retail parking lot entrance onto the already too congested Route 302. The town actually allowed the new Dollar Tree access directly onto Roosevelt Trail. What are these people thinking? How about closing all entrances to and from every business that can gain access at a traffic light. Reprogram all lights to allow maximum traffic […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
LETTERS: Seriously?
Another retail parking lot entrance onto the already too congested Route 302. The town actually allowed the new Dollar Tree access directly onto Roosevelt Trail. What are these people thinking? How about closing all entrances to and from every business that can gain access at a traffic light. Reprogram all lights to allow maximum traffic […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
LETTERS: Watch your stuff
Last week I stopped at our Clothes Closet, operated out of the basement of the Human Resources Building. This is a wonderful resource for clothing for all ages, including work clothes, play clothes and customers appreciate it. Access to the area is via a ramp, and along the whole length of it, I was amazed […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
ON THE RIGHT LANE – Fifty shades of broke
Do you believe in bondage? No, I am not trying to spread the belief of S&M but the Maine Legislature and Governor LePage are. They just approved $150 million in bonds for this coming November election that will place your children and grandchildren into financial bondage for the next couple of decades. Bonds, no matter […]
Posted inNation & World, News
American Islamic militant slain in Somalia by rivals
Omar Hammami, who is from Alabama, was highly critical of the leaders of an extremist group to which he once belonged, making him a marked man.
Posted inNation & World, News
Scathing obituary about abusive Nevada mother goes viral
A son says he and a sister posted the obituary to bring awareness to child abuse.