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R.P. BenDedek
Photo of the Week: The Triomphe of True Love
Not all Weddings in China are rich and not all couples find it easy to marry

Jan 22, 2012 - 12:02:52 AM

Local
Essential Air Service program impacts 4 Maine communities
"Businesses need access to convenient and dependable air service. A company getting ready to expand its operations will not consider an inaccessible community. A business in rural America cannot compete effectively if a lack of air service prevents access to the rest of the country."
Jan 28, 2012 - 5:38:53 AM

Jim Kouri
Deadly, violent illegal aliens deserve no favors, says US lawmaker
This criminal alien was released in the United States because the Obama administration had halted deportations to Haiti in January 2010 and the federal government was not able to deport him back to Haiti due to two Supreme Court decisions that require the release of dangerous illegal and criminal immigrants back into American communities when they cannot be removed to their native country in the "reasonably foreseeable future."
Jan 28, 2012 - 5:27:42 AM

Win at Work
Winning at Working--Wishing and Hoping
Years after Disneyland was built, after the completion of Walt Disney World, the story goes that someone went up to Mike Vance, Creative Director for Walt Disney Studios and said, "Isn't it too bad Walt Disney didn't live to see this?" Without pausing, he replied, "But he did see it, that's why it's here."
Jan 26, 2012 - 3:28:00 PM

State
Michaud Praises President's New Trade Enforcement Initiative
I applaud the prioritization of trade enforcement by the administration, but more must be done. China's persistent violation of international trade law, combined with an increasingly global economy, makes trade enforcement now more important than ever.
Jan 26, 2012 - 3:04:04 AM

Education
Behavioral Expert Beverly Flaxington
As January becomes February, this year is proving to be just like all the others for many, as they skip the gym or find themselves buying another pack of cigarettes. An estimated forty percent of Americans make New Year's resolutions, but nearly half of them admit to fully giving up by the end of the month.
Jan 26, 2012 - 2:50:35 AM

Guest Column
Good, Bad and Ugly anti-Semites
Good anti-Semites express freely their prejudicial feelings toward Jews. I admire people who have an opinion and openly express it, regardless of their political inclinations. I welcome and respect any opinion, even if it is based on lack of factual knowledge. When an opinion is expressed it is opened for discussion. Discussions facilitate growth and change for the better.
Jan 26, 2012 - 2:47:36 AM

State
Michaud Reacts to State of the Union Address
But any progress this year and in the years ahead will require changing the way Washington works. Sitting together is nice, but bipartisanship needs to extend to the halls of Congress, committee rooms, floor debate, and beyond.
Jan 26, 2012 - 2:44:46 AM

R.P. BenDedek
Don't Ask About EET Schools in China
So, to all you foreigners who have read anything I have written about EET, please be advised that I have no interest in hearing your tears unless you are prepared to provide me with your 'bona fides', and I have no interest in wasting time writing personally for you what I have already made publicly available.
Jan 25, 2012 - 3:15:28 AM

Laura on Life
A Lesson In Buoyancy
"No-oo," he said as if he was talking to a moron. "I'm trying to BUILD a boat!" I would have chastised him for his sassiness, but I could see the future in this scenario, and I knew it wouldn't be long before he got his come-uppance.
Jan 25, 2012 - 3:12:40 AM

Business
'Mompreuners' Launch Guavamitts mittens for kids
Two "mompreuners" have launched into the baby market with their eco-friendly baby essentials. Their flagship product guavamitts is the world's first smart, stay on baby mitten! The Portland, Oregon, based company has gone beyond simple safety and functionality to create a product that is also educational, sustainable and fashionable!
Jan 25, 2012 - 3:09:48 AM

State
Michaud Welcomes Mainer as Guest Chaplain in House
We do not derive our identity as Americans from our color or our creed, from our wealth or power, nor even from the land itself (though we do love the land); rather, by your grace, America is America through its words
Jan 25, 2012 - 3:04:03 AM

Guest Column
Quimby's Green Folly
It is unfortunate that Maine's elected representatives are not speaking out on the issue of the Quimby proposal for a national park in Northern Maine. Considering how much they claim to work for the "people of Maine" the lack of action on this issue speaks volumes.
Jan 24, 2012 - 10:48:02 AM

National
Obama Nominates Mainer to Appeals Court
President Obama has nominated William Kayatta, Jr. of Cape Elizabeth to be a Circuit Court Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Jan 24, 2012 - 12:52:52 AM

Jim Kouri
Muslim Brotherhood, other Islamists win big in Egypt's elections
Salafists are gaining more and more power in Egypt following the ouster of President Mubarak. In Gaza, Salafist jihadists consider Hamas too moderate in spite of Hamas' terrorist tactics. Salifists have an absolute commitment to jihad, and their number-one target is America.
Jan 24, 2012 - 12:50:41 AM

State
Lumber Agreement requires Enforcement
"All our lumber industry wants is a level playing field and an extension of the SLA can provide that. But it is critical that we enforce this agreement. Canadian violations have hurt domestic operations throughout our country. The U.S. must do a better job of enforcement to make this extension a success." - Rep Michaud
Jan 24, 2012 - 12:45:11 AM

Education
February G.E.A.R. Parent Network Workshops in Maine
G.E.A.R is offering the following workshops in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Southern Aroostook and Washington Counties this spring. For full workshop descriptions and other class listings, visit the G.E.A.R website. All G.E.A.R. workshops are FREE to parents, grandparents or caregivers of children with emotional and behavioral health concerns.
Jan 23, 2012 - 11:25:25 PM

State
Mainer Nominated to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Pamela White to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti. Additional information supplied by the White House on White, whose home state is Maine, can be found inside.
Jan 23, 2012 - 10:22:44 PM

Down the Road
Cougar in Maine, to be or not to be
"The last time an Eastern cougar was shot and killed in Maine was 1938. Now, it has been declared extinct. Yet, hundreds of people believe they've seen them. Meet a couple of those people and U.S. Fish and Wildlife expert Mark McCollough."
Jan 22, 2012 - 4:41:13 AM

R.P. BenDedek
'China', and Western Ignorance.
I don't know where I wrote it, but the fact is, that during these cold winter days, there is no sun, just clouds. The night sky however is perfectly clear but that doesn't help heat the hot water. Point being: Like everyone else I have to boil up pots of water in the morning or evening so that I can have a wash.
Jan 22, 2012 - 4:37:12 AM

Ed Feulner
Top Ten, But Falling
The deterioration of the U.S. score on freedom from corruption is especially troubling. Blame the government (read: taxpayer) bailouts of troubled industries such as automakers. These create the perception of corruption. As far as many Americans are considered , it's politically well-connected companies and special-interest groups who get the breaks.
Jan 22, 2012 - 4:20:36 AM

J. Grant Swank
God's Strength is Real
There are those times. What does the Christian then do? Let Jesus smile upon your tears, healing you from top to toe. He will do just that for Jesus loves you more than you will ever know.
Jan 22, 2012 - 4:17:44 AM

Guest Column
The 2012 Intra-Muslim Predicament
Intra-Muslim violence is gleaned through entrenched hate-education and Islam's attitude toward apostates. According to Prof. Bernard Lewis, the world's leading authority on Islam, "Apostasy was a crime as well as a sin, and the apostate was damned both in this world and the next. His crime was treason - desertion and betrayal of the community....
Jan 22, 2012 - 4:15:04 AM

Today in History
January 22 - Today in History
Today is January 22. Here's what happened on this day in history.
Jan 22, 2012 - 12:00:00 AM

State
Maine Military Authority Provides Budget Savings
MMA's commitment to timely, high-quality, low-cost work has saved the National Guard alone more than $1 billion so far, and broader use of its services could result in greater savings for the Department of Defense."
Jan 20, 2012 - 1:05:02 AM

J. Grant Swank
"In God We Trust"
During this election year in particular, even the believer may find himself out of his element. That is, he may find himself swept up in the talkathons so as to miss sight of God. That can happen. We're mortal, remember - spiritually flawed creatures.
Jan 20, 2012 - 1:03:03 AM

International
The Shamrak Report
A Hamas official slammed Jordan's King Abdullah and said his fate will be similar to that of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Mustafa Sawaf, editor-in-chief of the Gaza-based, Hamas-affiliated paper Felesteen, criticized the King for his support of the renewed talks between Israeli and Palestinian Authority officials.
Jan 20, 2012 - 1:00:30 AM

Guest Column
The Center-Right Nation
Grasping the American state of mind constitutes a prerequisite for a proper assessment of US domestic politics in general and the November 2012 presidential and congressional races in particular.
Jan 20, 2012 - 12:57:20 AM

Jim Kouri
President Obama's myopic view of the Muslim Brotherhood
Attaining political power includes winning elections and forming a state run according to Islamic law, the liberation of countries of Islam from a foreign yoke, uniting them into one Islamic entity, and spreading Islamic values around the globe on the ruins of the liberal West.
Jan 20, 2012 - 12:55:26 AM

State
HHS Releases More LIHEAP Funding for Maine
Maine has now received $39,981,695 from LIHEAP this season, which is drastically lower than the amount it received last year.
Jan 19, 2012 - 8:54:18 PM

J. Grant Swank
America's True Patriotism is God-Based
Belief in the biblical God has brought to the country's fore the most committed citizenry known to the planet. It is that faith base that provides the oil for the nation's machinery. Generation after generation has willingly prayed for this nation, sacrificed for its existence, and treasured its freedoms.
Jan 19, 2012 - 12:16:56 AM

National
Michaud Opposes SOPA
 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Mike Michaud issued the following statement on the Stop Online Piracy Act:
Jan 19, 2012 - 12:08:59 AM

Guest Column
Why is Israel the first priority?
The war in central Africa claimed almost 3 million victims during the last decade. Nobody gave a damn! Still, Arab-Israel conflict is the top priority of US, EU and UN. All eyes are on Israel. I am still puzzled why?
Jan 19, 2012 - 12:05:25 AM

Jim Kouri
Al-Qaeda terrorists seize control of city in Yemen
"[T]he government forces backed by U.S. Marine troops and Air Force have been fighting terrorists of the al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) group for more than eight months..."
Jan 18, 2012 - 12:17:43 AM

Laura on Life
Sleepless In The Bahamas
Believe it or not, the Bahamas are not warm in December. Okay, if you compared it to say, Michigan, Maine or Montana in December, the Bahamas would be downright toasty. But I'm comparing the Bahamas in December to the Bahamas in June (which I assume is warmer).
Jan 18, 2012 - 12:15:41 AM

International
Israel Media Criticism Prize
Every year, Israel's Media Watch gives out the "Media Criticism Prize". The public is invited to go to their website and vote for one of their candidates. This year one of the candidates for the prize is Rabbanit Shulamit Melamed, head of Arutz 7.
Jan 18, 2012 - 12:13:12 AM

National
2012 Ancil Payne Awards
Ancil Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism recognizes American journalists and news organizations who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to ethics. Nominations are due by February 27, 2012
Jan 18, 2012 - 12:10:30 AM

J. Grant Swank
Catholicism fading from American Scene
Priests' numbers are dwindling for a variety of reasons, one being that many young men don't buy into celibacy as a lifestyle any more. They see the biblical definition of marriage and sex in marriage as God's way for a man and woman.
Jan 18, 2012 - 12:07:25 AM

Jim Kouri
CAIR and ACLU: Court blocks anti-Sharia law in Oklahoma
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld a lower court's decision to block the implementation of an Oklahoma constitutional amendment that would prohibit courts from applying -- or even considering to apply -- "Sharia law" and "international law."
Jan 18, 2012 - 12:05:45 AM

State
Over $1.3 million Announced for Acadia Bus System
According to DOT, the Island Explorer has carried 3.7 million passengers since its inception in 1999. In 2010, it accounted for 150,000 vehicles being removed from the park and public roads.
Jan 17, 2012 - 9:17:43 PM

Outdoors
Towboat Captains Honored for Heroism
While all had injuries, one 18-year-old was blue, not breathing, and had an exposed open wound to the head. After loading the young man aboard with the help of a Good Samaritan nurse and the boy's mother, Dunn gunned the engines racing for shore while CPR was performed.
Jan 17, 2012 - 9:13:15 PM

Jim Kouri
Former President Carter meets with Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo
The chairman of Egypt's new Freedom and Justice Party -- a/k/a the Muslim Brotherhood -- met last week with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The stated purpose of the meeting was the ongoing Egyptian transition process and the recent elections. President Carter is known for his enthusiasm for Islamist groups that takeover Middle Eastern and North African nations.
Jan 17, 2012 - 9:03:44 PM

J. Grant Swank
Thomas Jefferson lifted high God
Scalia, in addressing the University of Virginia, reminded his audience that the school's founder, Jefferson, "never intended to totally banish religion from government."
Jan 17, 2012 - 8:57:12 PM

Down the Road
Icy trails, so much nonfun
In my cross-country skiing days, ice the trail would transform the "shush" of skis into the "clack " of skis. And I was so thankful for those trees I could grab as I went by...or sometimes skied right into, which thankfully stopped those clacking and out-of-control skiing adventures.
Jan 15, 2012 - 12:15:11 AM

International
The Shamrak Report
When asked whether it is a requirement for the government in Egypt to recognise Israel, Bayoumi responded by saying: "This is not an option, whatever the circumstances, we do not recognise Israel at all..." "The Brotherhood respects international conventions, but we will take legal action against the peace treaty with the Zionist entity."
Jan 15, 2012 - 12:12:15 AM

Guest Column
Don't Underestimate Congress
The November, 2012 election to all 435 House seats and 33 Senate seats will determine the capability of the elected, or reelected, President to operate in a system which features the strongest legislature in the world, equal in power to the President, the most authentic representative of the American constituent and a systematic supporter of the Jewish State.
Jan 15, 2012 - 12:10:32 AM

Ed Feulner
Defending the Dream
Right now, our nation's on the wrong path. If nothing is done, our next generation will experience not liberty, freedom and prosperity, but crushing debt, higher taxes, and job-killing regulations. Unlike any generation before us, we face the very real possibility that our grandchildren may be worse off than their grandparents.
Jan 15, 2012 - 12:07:20 AM

J. Grant Swank
Prayer Comfort
"Her son-in-law overdosed. Not good. That's why she's had to cut back on her hours," Sarah explained to Priscilla and me as we scanned the menu.
Jan 15, 2012 - 12:05:01 AM

Community
Photograph of the Week - Olive Trees in Israel


Jan 15, 2012 - 12:02:36 AM

Today in History
January 15 - Today in History
Today is January 15. Here's what happened on this day in history.
Jan 15, 2012 - 12:00:00 AM

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