LEWISTON — Harland L. Kennison, 92, a resident of Greene, died Saturday, March 10, at Marshwood Nursing Home. He was born July 19, 1919, in Oakland, the son of Newman L. and Mildred V. (Bickford) Kennison. Harland attended school in Oakland. On Nov. 11, 1940, in Oakland, he married Lucie E. Mitchell. Lucie passed away […]
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R. Goulet: Everyone has a story
In response to the Sun Journal editorial Feb. 26, “There’s plenty of outrage to go around,” — I agree wholeheartedly, but the programs have worked so well, word spread across the land. The result: People have flocked to Maine from other states and countries, hence the problems. Not only is the welfare system’s seams torn, […]
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Southern Maine Community College announces dean’s list students
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College announces the dean’s list for the 2011 fall semester. Androscoggin County Auburn: Susan Akerley, Lani Cabral, Benjamin Clark, Cody Day, Emily Johnson, Jasmine Knight, Crystal Martin, Lindsey Simpson, Donielle Wilson. Durham: Danette Baines, Matthew Dimick, Tara Keller, Taylor Koenig, Lisa McGloin, Margaret Oliver, Kelsie-Mae Rioux. Greene: Joel Dumond. […]
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Town meetings: Raise your hand and be counted
Today is the start of Maine’s annual town meeting season. It’s our opportunity to have a direct say in municipal budgets, and to influence municipal policies and ordinances. It’s an opportunity to engage in debate with our neighbors and to exercise our right to self-govern. Local towns scheduled to meet this morning include Minot, Stoneham, […]
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Nadeau wins seat on SAD 52 board
GREENE — Write-in candidate Ronald Nadeau won a three-year term as a director of SAD 52 in Friday’s election. Nadeau, who has served previous terms on the school board, defeated incumbent Barbara Dupuis, 46-34. Dupuis had served two terms on the board. Kevin S. Mower won re-election to a three-year term on the Board of […]
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D. Rines: Birth control isn’t the issue
I think that Stephen Carnahan (Feb. 22) completely misses the point about the birth control controversy. The issue is not about birth control at all; it is whether the federal government can force a church to act against its beliefs — in this case, forcing Catholic organizations (through mandatory insurance) to supply not only birth […]
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Greene voters to decide property-tax discount
GREENE — A 5 percent discount for early property-tax payments could be eliminated if voters at Saturday’s town meeting approve a measure recommended by the Budget Committee. Town Manager Charles Noonan said the option for taxpayers to save by paying early has been offered for about 20 years. He said attempts to eliminate it have […]
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Northern Maine Community College dean’s list
PRESQUE ISLE — Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2011 fall semester. High honors: Tyler G. Bartlett of New Gloucester. Honors: Luke P. Cyr of Farmington, Simon G. Tutlis of Greene, Nathan S. Woods of Rumford and David L. Rugg of South Paris.
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Quint running for state Senate
MINOT — Colleen Quint has launched a campaign to represent state Senate District 17, which comprises Mechanic Falls, Minot, Turner, Leeds, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Greene, Wales, Sabattus and Lisbon. Quint is the former executive director of the Sen. George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute. She has been a member of the Minot School Committee and […]
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M. Grover: Leave hatred behind
This is in response to William Van Tassel’s letter (Feb. 11). He compares President Barack Obama to a “Marxist, a statist, a socialist and a communist.” He goes on to write, “Not surprisingly, someone doesn’t know what defines a Christian.” Van Tassel goes on to say the president “uses passages from Scripture for his own […]