I read Wednesday’s story (Page B1) regarding a local fuel oil and propane delivery truck overturning Tuesday morning on Route 22 in Buxton because of ice on the road surface, and it is a long-overdue eye opener about the commuter artery. Over the past 40 years, I have personally traveled that road in both directions. […]
2016
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Can we survive Trump’s push for nuclear buildup?
Well, joy to the world. It was a cheery Christmas thought to read Dec. 23 (“Trump calls for nuclear build-up,” Page A5) that Donald Trump wants to expand the U.S. nuclear program. Not only does he want to expand our program, but he also wants Japan and South Korea to develop their own nuclear program. […]
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Multiple fiscal New Year’s Days create uncertainty for after-school programs
Running a good program depends not just on funding, but on being able to plan on that funding.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Garrison Keillor: Brief encounter spotlights the rarity and importance of small talk
Thanks to our gizmos, small talk is uncommon, and a person comes to feel he lives in a hostile world.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Port City Post: People aren’t speaking, so why bother saying anything?
Our society seems so angry and divided that I’d really prefer to leave until it’s all settled.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
In Orange Bowl, Florida State wins a wild one over Michigan, 33-32
The Seminoles lose a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter before coming from behind to win on a touchdown pass with just 36 seconds left.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Have your cocktail and drink it, too
We’re two-for-three in terms of winter holidays — that is, if you’re like me, and would rather not count Valentine’s Day — and tonight’s festivities will be both the final celebration of this past year and the welcome of a year anew. Of course, you’ll likely be either attending or throwing some sort of holiday […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Doodle Pop Cake an unusual treat
Doodle Pop Cake Anyone remember the childrens show Doodle Bops? My children loved it! So this cake is now a standard in my home not only in title but because the flavor is reminiscent of a Snickerdoodle cookie as well, of which every child loves. A softly scented cake that can just be grabbed by […]
