No tropical storm has made landfall in Southern California since Sept. 25, 1939, according to the National Weather Service.
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LC Van Savage: Be an angel, angel!
Among my great collections of oddball books filled with oddball and fascinating pieces of trivia is a great little publication called “The Book of Days” put together by Guen Sublette. Published in 1996, Ms. Sublette compels readers to purchase her amazing book by promising the pages will be a “compendium of celebrations, common and arcane,” […]
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Just a Little Old: Taking a visit to Trump World
Do you ever wonder why Trump supporters continue to send money to Donald Trump, much of which is used to pay his legal bills? Perhaps this little play will help you better understand the mindset of loyal Trump donors. The scene: Don and Debbie Smith live in Hugo, Oklahoma, one of only two states which […]
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Gordon L. Weil: Maine’s historic looming utility vote
Maine will hold a rare and possibly historic vote in November. The U.S. is increasingly focused on the role and rights of consumers, who drive the economy. The upcoming vote on the future of the state’s largest electric utilities will not only affect Maine but could send a message across the country. Voters will decide […]
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Letters to the editor: Uncertainty of Pine Tree Power; fearful white nationalists; taxed to death
Uncertainty of Pine Tree Power My husband and I are thankful and excited to be at a point in our lives when we have the security to start a family. But one thing that keeps nagging at us is the possibility of Pine Tree Power’s ballot initiative passing in November. We worry that if Question […]
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Danny Tyree: What shall we say about homeschooling?
I realize such headgear has fallen out of style in our self-esteem-obsessed culture, but maybe I should belatedly don a dunce cap. You see, one of my first columns (nearly 25 years ago) was a snarky dismissal of the nascent homeschooling movement. I know at least two nice families who are homeschooling this year, so […]
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Inside Windham: Aug. 18
Greening up the Green The Windham Historical Society’s Village Green is all dressed up. A perennial garden has been planted and is now surrounding the Victorian gazebo in the center of the village. The project was spearheaded by Greta Paulding, who has been working as an intern at Town Hall this summer. “The whole project […]
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Letter to the editor: Republicans need to leave Trump behind
There’s an old, misguided saying: “If you tell a lie big enough, and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.” Donald Trump has found out that does not work with everyone. The indictments keep coming and more will come forth. How long does it take for Republican candidates and the Republican Party […]
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Inside Gray: Aug. 18
Summer games Legion fundraiser American Legion Post 86 will host summer games for the community at 1 p.m. Aug. 26. Play a game of cornhole, throw darts or horseshoes and connect in “friendly competitions” with community members. Funds raised will go to the Legion’s building fund. Food plates – hot dogs, hamburgers, sides and chips […]
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Letter to the editor: Portland should not be responsible for all homelessness
It’s heartbreaking to watch Portland become another San Francisco. What we have here is so special. People living in tent cities should be screened – if they are Mainers, they are our responsibility, 100%. If not, they should be returned to their home cities. We are already leveling our forests to provide a power line […]
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