SKOWHEGAN (AP) — Police say the driver of a car nearly collided with a police cruiser in a high-speed chase through Somerset County. The Morning Sentinel reports 20-year-old Ryan Galouch of Belgrade was charged Sunday with criminal speeding, aggravated reckless conduct and other offenses. It wasn’t immediately known if he has an attorney and a […]
2016
Rough Road Ahead
Robert Reich posted a video giving his reasons why Ted Cruz is more dangerous than Donald Trump. Actually listening to Robert Reich is beyond my capabilities so I rely on others’ written summaries: A. Trump is a bully but he doesn’t respect any sharp ideological line: He’s all over the place on issues. B. Cruz […]
Do Not Change System That Makes Lives Better
I have been following your four-part series, “Living With Disabilities,” highlighting various individuals and how they are progressing with help from the current Supports Intensity Scale that is now in place. These individuals are doing well in spite of the many obstacles they face because of the current rating system that the state would like […]
My Annuity Is In My Best Interest
I understand that the Department of Labor believes that when my annuity advisor receives a commission that he or she may not be acting in my best interest. But I cannot understand how moving my money from a 401(k) where my money is at risk in the financial markets to a no-risk annuity with guaranteed […]
A Property Tax Exemption for Veterans
Attention Maine veterans and survivors of veterans. veterans 62 years or older or 100 percent service connected disabled, you may be eligible for a $6,000 exemption on your property tax. Simply put, you can reduce what you pay by adding your mill rate and multiplying it by 6 (eg. mill rate $10 x 6 = […]
Calendar
TUE/1 MISCELLANEOUS FREE COMMUNITY SAGE SQUARE DANCE, 6:30p.m., Woodside Elementary School, 42 Barrows Drive, Topsham. No prior experience necessary. Casual dress. 939-0412. DALTON TRUMBO FILM FESTIVAL: “ROMAN HOLIDAY,” 6:30p.m., Patten Free Library. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. WED/2 MISCELLANEOUS FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL AT BOWDOIN COLLEGE: “GRIGRIS,” 7p.m., Kresge Auditorium. Film will be […]
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I’m 39 and seven months’ pregnant with my husband’s only child. Since becoming pregnant, I have become somewhat withdrawn due to depression. My doctor prescribed Paxil, but my husband won’t allow me to take it. I don’t leave the house unless I absolutely need to because he accuses me of cheating on him […]