2016
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Whatever happened to family friendly news?
It seemed like a good idea. Prepare a national news broadcast that parents can watch with their children without fear of trauma, nightmares, or lewdness. If I can watch the news with my children, then I have a natural opportunity to discuss issues and problems of the day, encouraging my children to be informed consumers […]
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Kennebunk Free Library hosts Bill of Rights exhibit
KENNEBUNK—The Kennebunk Free Library will host a new pop-up exhibition from the National Archives, The Bill of Rights and You, commemorating the 225th anniversary of the ratification of this landmark document. The Bill of Rights and You spotlights one of the most remarkable periods in American history, explores the origins of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution […]
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SIS Bank assists Santa’s Cause with doll donation
SANFORD—Santa’s Cause has been busy again this holiday season, working to meet the needs of families and children in our area who are without the funds to put presents under the tree. Santa’s Cause has been in operation since 2005, with over 120 community partners who help donate. “The first year, we had 19 toys […]
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OOB/Saco Adult Education program adds new classes for January
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Several new classes are being planned for January at the Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult & Community Education Program for January. Hand Painted & Gilded Rocks will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 and Tuesday, Jan. 17. […]
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We need more sunlight in our government
Less than one-third of Americans view elected officials as “honest,” and a lack of transparency lies at the core of this distrust. Government secrecy has been a driving force behind many of the most salient political issues in the past election cycle, ranging from disclosures on Flint’s water crisis, to debates on revelations made by […]
