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Letter: Bates joins Yarmouth race

I was mildly shocked when a fellow Yarmouth resident told me that he was the only person who had taken out nomination papers for the Town Council. Then I was embarrassed. Embarrassed because my first reaction was, “Well, I wish I had more time to be on the Town Council, but shoot, I’m too busy.” […]

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Letter: McGowan for governor

The gubernatorial primary election will be held on June 8 and we need a leader who understands the political process and has a proven track record in business. Some of the candidates have strong political backgrounds, but lack any business experience. Other candidates have a strong business background but have never held elected office. In […]

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Letter: Snow for Falmouth School Board

David Snow is running for the Falmouth School Board. Being an outstanding churchman, having held several responsible positions over many years at S. Mary’s, Dave was a delegate to the 2008 Maine Diocesan Convention – one of many occasions I’ve observed him in action. Dave conducts himself with quiet dignity, listens attentively and poses thoughtful, […]

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Criminal probe of coal mine pursued

WASHINGTON – Federal prosecutors said Friday they are investigating whether there was “willful criminal activity” by the company that operates the West Virginia mine where 29 workers died in an accident last month. The U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of West Virginia said in a letter that investigators are looking into actions by […]

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Way back, payback, look back

While watching the Celtics knock the Cavaliers out of the NBA playoffs No one needs to shed tears for the good folks of Cleveland, but understand their agony. Their Indians were one win away from the World Series in 2007 but couldn’t pull it off, losing to the Josh Beckett-Manny Ramirez-David Ortiz Red Sox, thank […]