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The president’s worst week
May 19, 2013 Barack Obama has just endured what some are calling the “worst week” of his presidenc. more »»
Out of orbit, out of reruns
May 18, 2013 “Nothin’ could be finer than to be in a recliner . . .” It was a little less than three years ago that the world dodged a calamity of almost unimaginable proportions. more »»
The misuse of power
May 17, 2013 Sometimes events involving the federal government can seem to be far removed from our small island in the Pacific Ocean. more »»
An important anniversary
May 16, 2013 On June 8, Maui will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the J. Walter Cameron Center. more »»
Old folks still rule
May 15, 2013 When one is very young, there is almost a knee-jerk reaction against the establishment. more »»
Graduation day wishes
May 14, 2013 “If you want to be successful, it’s just this simple. Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing. more »»
Student athletes are honored
May 13, 2013 For the past 13 years, student athletes have been featured under the Sports Spotlight on the pages of The Maui News. more »»
Celebrating Mother’s Day
May 12, 2013 “One bright and guiding light “That taught me wrong from right “I found in my mother’s eyes . . . “God’s gift sent from above “One real unselfish love “I found in my mother’s eyes. more »»
Getting rid of ‘fuzzy’ bills
May 11, 2013 After interviewing Hawaii Medical Service Association President Michael Gold this week and then reading about the vastly different charges hospitals have for similar procedures, we are more... more »»
Costs: Missing part of the ACA
May 10, 2013 Consumers and businesses that are expecting the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) to result in lower costs for health care are going to be disappointed, the head of Hawaii Medical Service... more »»
Some just don’t get it
May 9, 2013 Some people apparently just don’t get it — using your cellphone while driving is dangerous. more »»
Anniversary of V-E Day
May 8, 2013 Today is the 68th celebration of Victory in Europe. May 8, 1945, is marked as the day that Germany surrendered, when the Nazis laid down their arms ending the European part of World War II. more »»
Quick start to 2014 race
May 7, 2013 If you didn’t know better, you’d swear that the Democratic primary for the United States Senate is this year. It’s not — it’s next year, 2014. But not only has Rep. more »»
George Jones, one of a kind
May 6, 2013 “Just because I asked a friend about her “Just because I spoke her name somewhere “Just because I rang her number by mistake today “She thinks I still care” — From “She Thinks I Still Care,” sung by... more »»
Ignorance is not bliss
May 5, 2013 Ignorance of a state law designed to protect women and their newborn children could have resulted in tragedy last Sunday night. more »»
New media, old biases
May 4, 2013 As one surfs the massive waves of the Internet ocean, one thing becomes abundantly clear: The World Wide Web is not a place for objectivity. more »»
Clear sailing for governor
May 3, 2013 Gov. Neil Abercrombie announced Monday that he will seek re-election to another four-year term. This was not exactly an earth-shattering announcement. more »»
Business whammy
May 2, 2013 The reaction to County Council Member Mike White’s call to hold the line on property tax rates was quite interesting. In short, nobody who spoke up wants to do it. more »»
The meanings of May Day
May 1, 2013 Today is May Day. more »»
Some folks never give up
April 30, 2013 Some people just never give up. Thank the Lord for those kind of people. Two very persistent people are Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson. more »»
A perspective on political fights
April 29, 2013 There is a tendency to look at history — particularly at our historical heroes — through rose-colored glasses. more »» Alcoholics Anonymous May 19, 2013 two groups welcome everyone: Club 449 gay/lesbian group, 7:30 a.m., Kalama Park bandstand, 1900 block South Kihei Road, call 344-5194; and We Agnostics (no prayers), 10 a.m., 131 S. Kihei Road by the Maui Bridge Club; call 874-0214. Also, Maui Sunset group, 5-6 p.m. more » Community Events
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