I am writing to support Sue Austin for our State House District 67 representative. For so many, Sue’s candidacy is a given and obvious selection. For others, perhaps this humble grassroots editorial will serve as testimony to her solid character and proven resume of public service. Sue Austin has long been a reliable and effective […]
October 2014
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Web
LETTERS: SAD 15 teachers take precedence
I was very recently informed that the teachers of SAD 15 are working without a contract. I was very upset to hear that the school board, instead of negotiating locally, chose to hire a law firm to represent its interests that has advised them to proceed directly to a costly fact-finding. This will cost the […]
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LETTERS: Rail line has many benefits
This is in response to Kaile Warren’s ad regarding the Mountain Division Rail. Chartered in 1867, the Mountain Division Rail Line provided the shortest practical route between Portland and the West. As late as 1975 there were 45 Maine shippers (18 Windham small business users) and until its last year of operation, it maintained traffic […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EYE ON THE LEFT: Obama’s scary legacy
Halting global warming. Obliterating inequality of conditions. Bringing peace to warring lands. These were a few of the legacies President Barack Obama was supposed to leave behind after a change-hungry nation elected him in 2008. But six years later, it appears Obama’s legacy will instead be the shattering of progressive illusions about the beneficent virtue […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EYE ON THE LEFT: Obama’s scary legacy
Halting global warming. Obliterating inequality of conditions. Bringing peace to warring lands. These were a few of the legacies President Barack Obama was supposed to leave behind after a change-hungry nation elected him in 2008. But six years later, it appears Obama’s legacy will instead be the shattering of progressive illusions about the beneficent virtue […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Three run uncontested for RSU 14 board
Windham residents Kate Brix, Dawn Dillon and Pete Heanssler are running uncontested for re-election to seats representing Windham on the Regional School Unit 14 Board of Directors. Polls are open at Windham High School from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Kate Brix Age: 62 Address: 5 Wildflower Lane Occupation: Domestic engineer, children’s advocate […]
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Hickox addresses media after judge rejects Maine’s bid to restrict her movements
The health care worker spoke outside her Fort Kent home just after Gov. LePage issues a statement about the court ruling.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside New Gloucester – Oct. 31
Hunters Breakfast New Gloucester Fire and Rescue will be sponsoring a hunter’s all-you-can-eat breakfast, in conjunction with the first day of Maine resident firearms deer hunting season, from 4:30-10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1. Breakfast, consisting of eggs, pancakes, home fries, sausage, biscuits and beans, orange juice, milk, coffee, and water, will be served at the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside New Gloucester – Oct. 31
Hunters Breakfast New Gloucester Fire and Rescue will be sponsoring a hunter’s all-you-can-eat breakfast, in conjunction with the first day of Maine resident firearms deer hunting season, from 4:30-10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1. Breakfast, consisting of eggs, pancakes, home fries, sausage, biscuits and beans, orange juice, milk, coffee, and water, will be served at the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Senate District 19: Including Naples, Sebago and Bridgton
James Hamper, R Age: 59 Address: 1023 King St., Oxford Occupation: Carpenter Political Experience: Maine House (2004-2012), Maine Senate (2012-2014) Q: How do you plan to make a difference for your communities if elected to the Legislature? A: For most of my adult life I have been in service to my community. This concept of […]