I’m surprised Republican Gov. Paul LePage hasn’t stumbled over the obvious solution to reforming Maine’s education system: Turn control of the state’s schools over to former GOP Gov. John “Jock” McKernan. McKernan, who occupied the Blaine House (although not with anywhere near the same fervor as recently convicted Occupy Maine protestors) from 1987 to 1995, […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – Choppy waters for cruise lines
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has ruled that large ships traveling within 200 miles of the United States must burn cleaner fuel. To use the proper fuel is no problem for commercial ships that go directly into and out of port. The container and shipping industry has indicated that it can meet the new standards […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Driving and seniors: A tough topic
As we age, we gradually “give up” little vestiges of our independence. Some people no longer work full time and find their income has been reduced – while their expenses continue to rise. Those weekly lunches or shopping trips are curtailed. We’re unable to continue our previous lifestyle due to economic concerns, so we’re not […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Driving and seniors: A tough topic
As we age, we gradually “give up” little vestiges of our independence. Some people no longer work full time and find their income has been reduced – while their expenses continue to rise. Those weekly lunches or shopping trips are curtailed. We’re unable to continue our previous lifestyle due to economic concerns, so we’re not […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Driving and seniors: A tough topic
As we age, we gradually “give up” little vestiges of our independence. Some people no longer work full time and find their income has been reduced – while their expenses continue to rise. Those weekly lunches or shopping trips are curtailed. We’re unable to continue our previous lifestyle due to economic concerns, so we’re not […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – Losing focus
The Maine Republican Party would own this state if it could just pay attention long enough to complete a few simple tasks. Such as: Get Gov. Paul LePage to shut his fat yap. Convince GOP state chairman Charlie Webster that he’s about to get dumped, and no underhanded attempt at rule-changing will save him. Force […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – Losing focus
The Maine Republican Party would own this state if it could just pay attention long enough to complete a few simple tasks. Such as: Get Gov. Paul LePage to shut his fat yap. Convince GOP state chairman Charlie Webster that he’s about to get dumped, and no underhanded attempt at rule-changing will save him. Force […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
ON THE RIGHT LANE – Diseases of the political kind
Local and state politicians are suffering from various diseases hitting us in record numbers and it’s time we taxpayers are inoculated against them. In the vast scheme of things, I am not worried about Lyme Disease (already had it twice), West Nile Virus or the flesh-eating disease known as Ebola. I am more worried about […]
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South Portland's Art in the Park postponed until Sunday
SOUTH PORTLAND – Organizers of Art in the Park, scheduled for Saturday at Mill Creek Park in South Portland, have decided to postpone the festival until Sunday, Aug. 12, due to the forecast, which calls for rain on Saturday. The 33rd annual show will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The show features 185 artists […]
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Q&A with Art in the Park artist John Handcock
SOUTH PORTLAND – South Portland’s Art in the Park show kicks off for the 33rd time in Mill Creek Park Saturday, and John Handcock of Cumberland Center is one of just three artists who’ve been a part of the festivities from the very beginning. At age 88, Handcock says 2012 may be his last showing. […]