It seems unlikely that Trump would join — or be welcomed by — the cadre of former commanders in chief who revere the presidency enough to put aside often bitter political differences and even join together in common cause.
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Former President Bush gets a service dog named ‘Sully’
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush is welcoming a new member of the family: a yellow Labrador retriever who’ll be his first service dog. The 94-year-old and his new companion named “Sully” got acquainted Monday at the Bush family compound on the coast of Maine. The two hit it off. A photo […]
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Must we 'believe' Juanita Broaddrick? No
Whenever charges of sexual misconduct shoot through the air, an arrow or three hit Bill Clinton. That’s inevitable, given his history of philandering capped by the notorious Oval Office tryst with Monica Lewinsky. What was not inevitable, but surprising, is the crush of liberals swallowing whole a fishy story that Clinton raped a woman. In […]
Posted inPets
Toy makers serve up creative political dolls for dogs
WILLISTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont pet-toy company with roots in Waterbury Center has been growing by leaps and bounds since starting up a year ago, thanks in large part to the previous experience of its owners, an emphasis on creativity and high quality products — and to President Donald Trump. “When Trump decided to […]
Posted inLetters
Let President Trump do his job
When I read the letter to the editor from Mary Jane Newell of Oxford (Jan. 24), I knew there’d be some backlash. Sure enough, Kevin Kimble from Lisbon responded with some sarcasm (Jan. 28), but also with great wit. He has my respect, and I thank him for his service. However, while Newell may have […]
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Unrest in Kosovo continues to brew
This week, Kosovo accused Serbia of preparing to emulate “the Crimea model” and annex a predominantly ethnic Serb enclave within Kosovo. The accusation reflected a surge of nationalist anger in both countries and stirred legitimate fear of rekindled war. “Crimea model” refers to the 2014 Russian invasion and annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula — the […]
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Let’s get back to the best
Dr. Ben Carson is among the greatest and brightest surgeons in this great country. Babe Ruth and David Ortiz are two of the greatest baseball players ever. If they were to put on skates and use hockey sticks, would they be qualified to play hockey? Bill Clinton is already trying to destroy the 22nd Amendment, […]
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M. Lapointe: Hillary was given a break
When did Hillary Clinton stop beating her husband? In a recent book, it is claimed that she threw a lamp at her husband. She then followed that violence by throwing a book at him. It was said that the president was bloodied by that assault. Those incidents were observed by White House staffers. The assaults […]
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Cal Thomas: Bill Clinton and the company he keeps
It is from an Aesop fable we get the phrase, “A man is known by the company he keeps.” The British and American media are carrying salacious stories about Prince Andrew keeping company with registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, now accused of keeping underage girls as “sex slaves” for prominent men. The investigation is ongoing. […]
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Bill Clinton praises Michaud at Portland rally
PORTLAND — Former President Bill Clinton, known for his engaging and energizing off-the-cuff speeches, lived up to expectations Tuesday at a rally in favor of Democratic nominee for Maine governor Mike Michaud. Clinton, one of the most popular presidents in recent history, was quick to reference his previous visits to Maine in 2010, when he […]