Dereliction of duty costs Otisfield taxpayers

To the Editor: I had to leave the Otisfield town meeting early for work. I left when the taxpayers had to point out to the town representatives how messed up there numbers were. They were so bad they had to be amended on the floor. Reflecting on this as I drove, I wondered as to […]

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Red Cross urgently needs blood

PORTLAND — The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give now and help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood […]

Current Events/Flag Day

No one really honored the flag until June 14, 1877, when it was flown from every government building for the centennial (100th year) of the flag’s adoption. After that, many citizens and organizations worked for the adoption of a national day of commemoration for the flag. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson unofficially declared June 14 […]

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Commemorate To observe with a ceremony; to serve as a memorial of. We salute to commemorate the flag. Flag Day is a commemoration of our flag.

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Independence Not being under the control of, reliant on, or connected with someone or something else. When American gained independence it was no longer under the control of England.

How do they say than in

English – independence French –indépendance Spanish –independencia Italian –indipendenza German –nabhängigkeit Chinese –Dúlì 独立

Current Events/ Fourth of July

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on the July 4, 1776 – now known as Independence Day – and every year Americans honor the 4th of July as the birthday of the United States of America. HISTORY ⇒ In 1775, during the Revolutionary War, very few colonists wanted complete independence from […]

How do they say that in

English – democratic French – démocratique Spanish – Democrática (feminine); Democrático (masculine) Italian – Democrática; Democrático German – Demokratisch Arabic – dimuqratii    ديمقراطي      

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Democratic 1. Believing in or practicing the idea that people are socially equal. 2. Relating to or favoring political democracy Our country believes in the democratic process where everyone gets a vote.