Look, I didn’t go picking a fight. Honest. I was there for the funeral of a lovely older lady, Marilyn Nelson. She had been friends with my mother many many, many years ago, and, before you know it, the church had filled up, eyes were wet, and the hymnals were open to “Amazing Grace.” Sure […]
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LIFE IN THE SUBURBS: When we were all wretches
Look, I didn’t go picking a fight. Honest. I was there for the funeral of a lovely older lady, Marilyn Nelson. She had been friends with my mother many many, many years ago, and, before you know it, the church had filled up, eyes were wet, and the hymnals were open to “Amazing Grace.” Sure […]
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LETTERS: Scarborough Buy Local gala a success
Buy Local Scarborough Gala a success Buy Local Scarborough held its Annual Member’s Gala March 28 at the Landing at Pine Point. The purpose of the event was to recognize our buy local members, to encourage other Scarborough small businesses to join our movement, and to conduct a silent auction for Project Grace’s Fuel Assistance […]
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GUEST COLUMN: A better way to evaluate schools
Last week, Democrats held a press conference announcing a bill I am sponsoring as well as a number of bills this session that will support education at every level, from early childhood through college. My measure proposes a new school evaluation system. It is clear that the governor’s “A” through “F” school grading system is […]
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Encouraged by positive signs
Ask 100 people how the economy is doing, and you’ll get, well, maybe not 100 different answers, but certainly quite a few. Some will point to new home construction, which in March reached its highest level since June 2008, according to Bloomberg news. Some look at gas prices, such an important part of everyday life, […]
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Maine legislators criticize tax breaks
Over the past 50 years, Maine Legislatures and governors have added millions of dollars in tax breaks for businesses without ever doing the detailed analysis to find out which are effective and which are wasteful. But now that may be changing. In recent weeks, a growing list of legislators have called for a review of […]
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Maine legislators criticize tax breaks
Over the past 50 years, Maine Legislatures and governors have added millions of dollars in tax breaks for businesses without ever doing the detailed analysis to find out which are effective and which are wasteful. But now that may be changing. In recent weeks, a growing list of legislators have called for a review of […]
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For first time, Navy launches drone from aircraft carrier
The X-47B is considered particularly valuable because it can be used around the world without needing permission of other countries to serve as a home base.
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For first time, Navy launches drone from aircraft carrier
The X-47B is considered particularly valuable because it can be used around the world without needing permission of other countries to serve as a home base.
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For first time, Navy launches drone from aircraft carrier
The X-47B is considered particularly valuable because it can be used around the world without needing permission of other countries to serve as a home base.