DIXFIELD — The Dirigo High School Class of 2012 and Principal Michael Poulin started their Dirigo careers four years ago. “Now you’re leaving,” Poulin said as he congratulated the class on their achievements. “It’s been a privilege to be here as principal. It was the best professional decision I ever made to come here. You’ve […]
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George Mitchell still holds out hope for Middle East peace
When George Mitchell returned from the Middle East after two years as special envoy for President Obama, the silence was deafening. Not a single major news outlet ran an analytical story, and aside from a few television interviews, the public heard little about an effort that included visits to 14 heads of state and the […]
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Talk of the town
BFF Got an email from Barack Obama the other day. The subject line: “My best friend.” So there you have it. Me and Barack are apparently besties. We’re going bowling later. He doesn’t know this yet. Doppelganger On East Avenue in Lewiston the other day, I saw a man who looked quite a lot […]
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Obama’s switch on marriage gets mixed reaction in Maine
PORTLAND — Just as President Barack Obama’s views on gay marriage have evolved, Maine residents have also changed their minds on the issue since voters repealed the state’s gay marriage law in 2009, gay marriage supporters said Wednesday. David Farmer, spokesman for Mainers United for Marriage, said gay couples are grateful for the president’s announcement […]
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Views from our online audience: Work for women, health care, flyovers and paging McDreamy
Letters to the editor have gained a lot of attention from our online audience in the past week. Donna Helwig’s letter titled “Stop Promoting Envy” saw 17 lively comments. Helwig, of Auburn, argued in part … “If (President) Obama really cared about women, he would be creating good jobs with higher wages so women would […]
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Romney could look to his right for a running mate
If he follows recent tradition, Mitt Romney will look to his right for a running mate. Speculation over a GOP No. 2 has been percolating for some time and has been boiling over since Romney on Monday put longtime adviser Beth Myers in charge of the selection process. While Romney insists it’s “way too early” […]
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Secret Service scandal deepens; 11 placed on leave
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) — An embarrassing scandal involving prostitutes and Secret Service agents deepened Saturday as 11 agents were placed on leave, and the agency designed to protect President Barack Obama had to offer regret for the mess overshadowing his diplomatic mission to Latin America. The controversy also expanded to the U.S. military, which announced […]
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Secret Service scandal deepens; 11 placed on leave
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) — An embarrassing scandal involving prostitutes and Secret Service agents deepened Saturday as 11 agents were placed on leave, and the agency designed to protect President Barack Obama had to offer regret for the mess overshadowing his diplomatic mission to Latin America. The controversy also expanded to the U.S. military, which announced […]
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As presidential race shifts, Biden gets task of scuffing Romney
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Want a peek inside the Democratic playbook as the presidential race shifts fully into general election mode? Just listen to Joe Biden. In the past few weeks, the Democratic vice president has branded presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney “consistently wrong,” ”uninformed” on foreign policy, someone aiming to “end Medicare as […]
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Buckfield company makes official White House Easter eggs
BUCKFIELD — At the end of a dirt road, in a nondescript cinder block mill, Wells Wood Turning & Finishing makes tool handles, drawer knobs, toy parts and dabbles in bunny business. For six years, the company’s quietly made the official collectible White House Easter eggs. For 2012, employees made between 75,000 and 100,000 wooden […]