It’s 8 p.m. Do you know what your children are doing? That oft-spoken phrase beckoning parents to check on the whereabouts and goings-on of their children has surely reminded parents to take a more advisory role through the years. Now, it seems we need one for daylight hours. It’s 8 a.m. Do you know what […]
September 2013
Posted inCapitol Ticker
Repackaging the budget and retiring the “spoiler” narrative
A few notes while waiting for the next battle between Gov. Paul LePage and the Democratic-controlled Legislature . . . Actually, it’s looking we won’t have to wait that long. On Wednesday Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland, and House Speaker Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, released a joint statement dinging the governor for his recent […]
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Freeport workshop to explain new health-insurance rules
With the Health Insurance Marketplace, a key part of the Affordable Care Act, set to begin on Oct. 1, state Rep. Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, will host a public information session on the program at the Freeport Community Center, Monday, Sept. 30, from 6:30-8 p.m. According to Gideon, the Health Insurance Marketplace is a competitive market […]
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Freeport workshop to explain new health-insurance rules
With the Health Insurance Marketplace, a key part of the Affordable Care Act, set to begin on Oct. 1, state Rep. Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, will host a public information session on the program at the Freeport Community Center, Monday, Sept. 30, from 6:30-8 p.m. According to Gideon, the Health Insurance Marketplace is a competitive market […]
Posted inNation & World, News
US signs treaty to regulate global arms trading
Kerry calls agreement by 107 nations “significant step,” but for it to take effect, 50 must ratify it.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Another cut, this time to Meals on Wheels
All ages are griping today about the budget cuts that affect them personally. We’ve heard this is necessary and we’ve heard some reasons why. We have not heard of many political leaders who are “kicking in” their annual raises (including benefits) or worse yet, the so-called bonuses over and above salary, such as insurance, travel […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly, Web
POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Sacrificial lambs
With the polls in Maine still more than 13 months from opening, we here at the Politics & Other Mistakes Center for Farcical Statistical Analysis are ready to call some of the 2014 races. Our projections show Republican Susan Collins winning re-election to the U.S. Senate by a sizable margin, probably more than 20 percentage […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Sacrificial lambs
With the polls in Maine still more than 13 months from opening, we here at the Politics & Other Mistakes Center for Farcical Statistical Analysis are ready to call some of the 2014 races. Our projections show Republican Susan Collins winning re-election to the U.S. Senate by a sizable margin, probably more than 20 percentage […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Presentation to highlight resident’s travels to China
The Scarborough Public Library resumes its popular Armchair Traveler Series with a “virtual” trip to China on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Scarborough resident, Mark Follansbee, will present “China: Misadventures along the Yangtze River & Beyond.” The use of “misadventures” in the title is not an error. Sometimes, exploring outside of your comfort zone […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Paws Applause hosts pet adoption, grand reopening, Sept. 28
The staff of Paws Applause, a natural pet supply store and grooming salon in Oak Hill Plaza, 27 Gorham Road in Scarborough, will host a pet adoption event and grand re-opening Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “It will be a great event for pet owners,” said Dave Langley, who took ownership of the […]