This week, instead of dreaming up derisive comments about our elected officials (and those who wish they were), I’m devoting this space to the most fascinating insights produced this year by the state’s alleged leaders (and those who wish they were). In other words, here are the 10 stupidest things said by Maine politicians in […]
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Tri-Town Community Calendar – 12/18
Upcoming events Paintings by Catherine Breer, on exhibit through December, Freeport Community Library. Regional School Unit 5 directors, Wednesday, Dec. 18, Freeport High School Library. Informal social with board, 6:30 p.m., followed by meeting. Freeport Conservation Commission, Wednesday, Dec.18, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Center. Freeport Recycling/Solid Waste Committee, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community […]
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Board action awaits results of town vote
FREEPORT – By the time Regional School Unit 5 directors meet Dec. 18, they will know if the body they represent will remain intact, or one that may face possible elimination. On Dec. 17, Freeport voters decided if they wanted to explore the town’s withdrawal from RSU 5. The polls closed at 8 Tuesday night, […]
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Pownal News – 12/18
Meetings The Planning Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., in Mallett Hall. On the agenda is Heidi Curry, Allen Road, and a road ordinance draft review. The Conservation Commission meets Monday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall. Pownal selectmen meet Monday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall. Church […]
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Family: Make Tehran’s help condition of talks
Relatives of a missing CIA contractor want talks with Iran to be contingent on aid with the search for their family member.
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Stocks rise along with confidence in economy
Investors shift their focus from the central bank’s actions to indicators of economic growth.
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Letters to the Editor: NECN helps keep Maine electorate informed
Readers also discuss e-cigarettes, a bill promoting clean-energy investments and bear hunting.
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Thousands of Mainers face loss of jobless aid
Extended benefits have been a lifeline for those looking for work during the slow recovery from recession, but Congress is about to let them expire.
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43 acres on Maine’s Katahdin Lake to be conserved
The land donation and the new easement ensure that Katahdin Lake ”will forever remain the pristine and beautiful lake envisioned by Percival Baxter.’
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‘Lawrence of Arabia’ star Peter O’Toole dead at 81
The actor died Saturday following a long illness.