In 1980, Ronald Reagan infamously said, “Government is not the answer, government is the problem.” He was just plain wrong and a hypocrite. In 1982, he signed into law the largest tax increase in the history of the country, doubling the payroll tax (which was to save Social Security forever), taxing waitresses’ tips (even if […]
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Monmouth Academy students to hold book signing
MONMOUTH — Members of the junior class at Monmouth Academy will hold a reception and book signing from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the cafeteria. The students interviewed many veterans and wrote “Voices of War,” a history of 20th- and 21st-century wars. Books will be available as well as small refreshments. Everyone […]
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OSHA proposes fine for accident that killed Windsor, Monmouth men
KENNEBUNKPORT (AP) — Federal workplace safety officials are proposing nearly $17,000 in penalties following the death of two men working in a sewage tank in Kennebunkport, Maine. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the employer for four safety violations, including failure to ventilate the area where the men were working and failing to test […]
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Girls’ soccer: Dirigo ousts Monmouth
DIXFIELD — The third time proved to be a charm for the Dirigo girls’ soccer team, who refused to let history repeat itself in a Class C quarterfinal playoff game Tuesday afternoon at windy Harlow Park. Senior Alyssa Wade scored a goal in each half and a dominating defensive effort in the second half allowed […]
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Auditions scheduled for ‘Charlie Brown’
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Community Players will hold auditions for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 7-8, at Cumston Hall. This is the revival edition of the show based on the Peanuts comic strip. Late teens to adult should come prepared to sing a song with sheet music in […]
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Ex-Monmouth teacher charged with having child porn
MONMOUTH, Maine (AP) — A former middle school teacher from Monmouth is facing child pornography charges for the second time. Christopher Brown was first arrested in June, but prosecutors later dropped the charges. WABI-TV reports that the 55-year-old Brown was arrested again last week following his indictment earlier this month by a Kennebec County grand […]
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Seeking adventure, Monmouth woman walks across country
Kelly Wells wanted an adventure. She’d read about adventures in books, seen quests on TV. She’d played the intrepid explorer often enough in video games. But in real life she was 30 years old, living in Monmouth, working a seasonal job at L.L. Bean. So last May, Wells packed up some camping gear, grabbed her […]
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Guitarists’ concert will benefit Cumston Hall
MONMOUTH — The Friends of Cumston Hall will present a concert, “Two Sides of the Classical Guitar,” featuring Maine-based performers Brian Cullen and David Bullard, on Friday, Nov. 4. Cullen and Bullard will share the stage, each playing two sets, one in the first act and one in the second. Cullen, of Brunswick, has been […]
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Girls’ Soccer: Lawrence has right touch for Lisbon
LISBON — One shot would be too high while another would be too wide. There might be a bid that was too hard or one that was too soft. But the shot Brooke Lawrence had early in the second half Monday was just right. The senior midfielder’s goal just 2:32 into the second half lifted […]