photo by Ramona du Houx

This Made in Maine calendar represents Ramona du Houx’s unique technique of “painting with the camera” as she depicts Maine as a magnificent dreamland wonder. Ramona has had exhibits of her work in Japan, England, New York City and Maine. The thought provoking poems of David Kroner complement and interpret the contemplative scenes. They relax, excite and take the viewer into another world. To see the entire calender, for only $8 free shipping, and to order:

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“Whether in peacetime or in war, those who have served in uniform deserve our utmost respect and appreciation. They have made countless sacrifices on behalf of the American people and we have a solemn responsibility to remember their service as well as keep our promises when it comes to the health care and benefits they have earned,” said Congresswoman Chellie Pingree.

 Yesterday the U.S. Senate passed the Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits – two pieces of President Obama’s American Jobs Act – that would provide tax credits to businesses that hire veterans. The House will likely take up the measures for a vote early next week. President Barack Obama has increased benefits and aid to Veteran’s 30 percent since he took office- the largest amount since President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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The space shuttle Endeavour lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., today, beginning a mission to the international space station. As many as 45,000 guests jammed NASA’s launch site. The crowd outside the gates was estimated to be tens of thousands. The increased interest is due to the shuttle fleet being decommissioned. The Endeavour flight is the second to last shuttle mission.