13 years ago Passage of Question 5 would help grow Maine’s economy By Scott Mitchell JohnsonStaff Writer AUGUSTA — Citizens for Higher Education, a bipartisan group of Maine business and community leaders, has launched a statewide campaign to secure passage of Bond Question 5 on the Nov.
13 years ago Letters to the Editor Speech pathologists can help with stuttering To the Editor: International Stuttering Awareness Day is Oct.
13 years ago Online glitch reminds us to keep cash handy By Mike LangeStaff Writer Like many folks, I don’t carry much cash around, thanks to my bank debit card.
13 years ago Is rationing in our future? By Sam Brown Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition (DDATT) sponsored a monthly discussion at the Abbot Library in Dexter on Friday, Oct.
13 years ago Local Letters to the Editor Knowledge really is power To the Editor: November 5, 2013 is the date we will once again exercise our right and responsibility to voice our choice as to state and local issues.
13 years ago What to have in your medicine cabinet? Senior MattersBy Lesley Fernow I am often called by patients experiencing an acute health problem who don’t have access to common remedies which are available over the counter.
13 years ago Water infrastructure critical to safety To the Editor: During Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12), I join local water utilities throughout Maine in reminding residents about the critical but often overlooked role that local water supplies — and the systems that deliver them — play in fighting fires and protecting public safety.
13 years ago Maine’s population is getting older. So what? By Mike LangeStaff Writer About every three months or so, usually during a slow news week, someone either conducts a study or writes an article about us old folks dragging down the economy in Maine.
13 years ago Following through to keep our youth safe on the farm By Tom Vilsack It’s no secret that agricultural work is tough work – and as America’s farm families know, it can be dangerous.
13 years ago Taking stock every few years Family Searcherby Nina Brawn I like to re-evaluate what I am doing with my genealogy every few years.
13 years ago Letters to the Editor Cookson family appreciates support Cookson family appreciates supportTo the Editor; We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their generosity and support during our July 14 tragedy.
13 years ago Letters to the Editor Courageous leadership Courageous leadershipTo the Editor; I was pleased to read the recent letter of Rep.
13 years ago Letters to the Editor A return to civility A return to civilityTo the Editor; Now that civility has prevailed once again, though doubts may still remain for some, Sangerville “The town of two Knights” has ventured to claim its “Rights” to its last best resort of governance.
13 years ago If you’re smoking up a storm, now’s the time to quit By Mike Lange Staff Writer October is one of those months that can be annoying.
13 years ago Don’t text and drive: It can wait By Matt Dunlap When I first began driving, there were no cell phones and no text messages.
