Route 1 no place for sandwich boards Having read Duke Harrington’s recent article, “Sandwich boards cut in Scarborough” (Current, 7-26-12), I can only wish Joe Palmieri the best of luck when he moves his local establishment, Chicago Dogs, to South Portland. When Mr. Palmieri complains about “A dumb little ordinance” he seems to mock the […]
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The View From Away: The ABCs, sort of, of L.L. Bean
I don’t know why Jim Croce didn’t mention L.L. Bean in his iconic cautionary tale, “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.” Bean’s is one of the world’s great stores. It was a household name long before “Jim,” with its long list of things you absolutely must not do, was written. Why couldn’t one of the […]
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Letter: Walk in opposition to Brunswick air show
I plan to attend the walk along Old Bath Road to Brunswick Landing on Saturday, Aug. 25, to protest the Thunderbirds air show, and I hope many of you will join. The walk leaves from the Chamberlain monument at 9 a.m. Air shows are noisy, dangerous, polluting, and militaristic. Many solo performers other than the […]
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Letter: Support Tyll in Senate District 11
I have recently gotten to know District 11 state Senate candidate Chris Tyll. Chris’ passion for hard work and service are evident throughout our conversations, during which he thoughtfully listens and responds to my concerns as a resident of North Yarmouth. As I learn more about Chris, I see that he has the experience to […]
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Letter: America must choose to be great again
Edgar Allen Beem appropriately asked whether America is the greatest country in the world. “American exceptionalism” is not a popular notion these days. We do seem to be racing “from first to worst,” to borrow a phrase often used in sports journalism. Why? Considering the sports analogy, when once-championship sports teams go downhill, the reason […]
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The Universal Notebook: Soft money is expensive bribery, not free speech
Former Gov. Angus King, now running as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate, invited his Republican and Democratic rivals to join him in swearing off out-of-state PAC money, the soft money that is – thanks in large part to a misguided U.S. Supreme Court – polluting the democratic process. His opponents declined King’s offer. Now […]
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Letter to Editor – Re-elect Volk
Re-elect Volk ?in District 127 I am writing in support of state Rep. Amy Volk, District 127. Scarborough has a strongly rooted history in farming and fishing that many people are either not aware of, or choose to ignore. Amy has put forth bills as both a co-sponsor and lead sponsor which directly impact and […]
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Letter to Editor – Re-elect Volk
Re-elect Volk ?in District 127 I am writing in support of state Rep. Amy Volk, District 127. Scarborough has a strongly rooted history in farming and fishing that many people are either not aware of, or choose to ignore. Amy has put forth bills as both a co-sponsor and lead sponsor which directly impact and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
Letter to Editor – Route 1 boards
Route 1 no place for sandwich boards Having read Duke Harrington’s recent article, “Sandwich boards cut in Scarborough” (Current, 7-26-12), I can only wish Joe Palmieri the best of luck when he moves his local establishment, Chicago Dogs, to South Portland. When Mr. Palmieri complains about “A dumb little ordinance” he seems to mock the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
Letter to Editor – Route 1 boards
Route 1 no place for sandwich boards Having read Duke Harrington’s recent article, “Sandwich boards cut in Scarborough” (Current, 7-26-12), I can only wish Joe Palmieri the best of luck when he moves his local establishment, Chicago Dogs, to South Portland. When Mr. Palmieri complains about “A dumb little ordinance” he seems to mock the […]