Voters should reject columnist Jim Fossel’s fear-mongering attack Oct. 15 on statewide Question 2 (Medicaid aka MaineCare expansion). A recent budget analysis published in the journal Health Affairs reports no significant increases in state spending in the 31 states that have already expanded Medicaid. Expansion will help thousands of uninsured Mainers have access to health […]
2017
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Letter to the editor: Portland parking enforcement pickpockets motorists
No parking for street cleaning? It’s a ripoff.
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Births
ST. MARY’S REGIONAL HOSPITAL Kayla Oliveira, born Oct. 12 to Marques and Julia Oliveira of Lewiston. Vincent Mark Capano, born Oct. 14 to Tony and Natalie Capano of Lisbon Falls. Mid Coast Hospital Celeste Ann Campbell and Zoe Kristen Campbell, born Oct. 16 to Ryan Patrick and Kera Ann (Cicchinelli) Campbell of Lisbon Falls. Grandparents […]
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Events
WELLS Authors Souliere, Vietze will give talks at library The Wells Public Library will offer the following programs this week at 1434 Post Road: • An author talk with Michelle Souliere will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday. Souliere has been writing about Maine oddities for years in her blog “Strange Maine.” • Random Fandom […]
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Community meals
MONDAY Free community breakfast, including eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast and pastries, as well as coffee, tea, juice and milk. 6:30 to 9 a.m. Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 29 Chestnut St., Camden. 542-0360. WEDNESDAY Free meal, Trinity Lutheran Church. 5 to 6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. 854-5653. THURSDAY Free community meal, 5:30 […]
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Our View: Gov. LePage way off base on state Question 2
He’s wrong about how much Medicaid expansion costs, how it works and who gets it.
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Students help collect food for local food pantry
SACO — Local high schoolers gave part of their weekend to help the city’s less fortunate during a food drive Saturday. Students from Thornton Academy’s Action Team, National Honor Society and Student Council worked in shifts alongside Saco Food Pantry volunteers to collect canned goods and other nonperishables outside Shaw’s supermarket entrances. Thornton Senior Tung […]
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Still in his Prime
SACO — For many, Ira Rosenberg is a household name. Just say Ira and many in the area know who you’re talking about. The legendary car dealer has an empire of dealerships in New England and is known for starring in his commercials and his generous contributions to the community. It’s no surprise than that when […]
