If the economy is improving, why are so many people and businesses still struggling? Was it harder or easier for previous generations to get ahead? What about the future? Pondering such questions can yield frustration — or insight. More than a century ago, a robber baron was asked to explain the stock market. His answer […]
2013
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The irrational rush toward cuts
Last week the International Monetary Fund, whose normal role is that of stern disciplinarian to spendthrift governments, gave the United States some unusual advice. “Lighten up,” urged the fund. “Enjoy life! Seize the day!” OK, they didn’t use quite those words, but they came close, with an article in IMF Survey magazine titled “Ease Off […]
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Bath library had big fundraiser
To the Editor: The Patten Free Library wishes to recognize the merchants of our service communities of Bath, West Bath, Georgetown, Woolwich and Arrowsic for generously donating to the 21st Annual Dinner and Silent Auction at J. R. Maxwell’s April 30. The overwhelming support helped make this the library’s most successful dinner to date. The […]
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Brunswick crew picked litter promptly
To the Editor: I am writing to thank the work crew that cleaned up the mess of trash on both sides of Meadow Road in Brunswick at the culvert. I’m impressed with how quickly and efficiently you took care of the matter. My husband and I pick up litter all the time on our walks […]
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‘Senior Prom’ was lots of fun in Topsham
To the Editor: We attended the Mt. Ararat High School Senior Prom for senior citizens Friday evening. The School Jazz Band was featured for three sets and, in between, the deejay played songs of the 1950s and ’60s. Students did a great job decorating. They also set up a refreshment table and really seemed to […]
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Karzai: Afghan troops take lead to secure country
KABUL, Afghanistan Afghan forces have taken over the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, President Hamid Karzai announced today in a significant milestone in the 12-year war. The announcement came amid a grim reminder of Afghanistan’s daily violence. A few miles from where Karzai was speaking a bomb targeted a prominent lawmaker, […]
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House takes up anti-abortion bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The abortion wars are returning to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches 20 weeks of age. The legislation expected to pass the Republican-controlled House as early as today has no chance of becoming law in the near future. The Democratic-led Senate […]
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Comittee considers tough immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee is preparing to vote on its first immigration bill this year, a tough enforcement measure giving state and local officials new powers to act against people here illegally. Democrats and immigrant groups are protesting the measure. They say it represents bad policy and bad politics by House Republicans […]
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Intel chief: NSA foiled many terrorist plots
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled “dozens” of terrorist plots. Michigan Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, who will preside over an open hearing of the intelligence panel later today, says he expects the head of NASA, Army Gen. Keith Alexander, to declassify […]
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Suicide attacks kill 24 people in Baghdad
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi authorities say the casualty toll from a double-suicide bombing attack in and around a Shiite mosque in Baghdad has risen to 24 killed and 52 wounded. Today’s coordinated blasts were the latest in a string of attacks hitting Iraq, reviving fears the country is headed back toward the widespread sectarian bloodshed […]