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City Council Trades Votes for Lives

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:20:07 PST

Bible-based predictions about social trends often come true, but rarely as quickly as in the case of Club OTR, a bar in downtown Augusta which has justifiably earned a very bad reputation. In a press release issued during the first week of January, the Christian Civic League predicted that Club OTR would again become a source of trouble despite assurances to the contrary by its owner and the Augusta City Council. True to our prediction, the bar has relapsed into its old ways.

The Record was the first media outlet to call attention to the serious nature of the trouble at the bar. In a story published on New Year's Eve, The Record reported that young people flock to Club OTR where the liquor is so plentiful and cheap, that they often pass out on the way home, or wind up in emergency rooms to be treated for alcohol poisoning. In addition, fights are a common sight in a nearby parking lot after young men pour out of the bar at closing time.

Ailing Pro-Life Advocate Holds Vigil in the Cold

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:58:51 PST

Scott Michaud tears up while speaking of one of his greatest triumphs through God. Michaud, whose single-minded mission is to “end child killing,” happened to be at the local Wal-Mart last November. A little girl came running over to him. “She came up to me in the grocery department,” Michaud recalled, “and she said, ‘my mom wants to say something to you.’ The mother said, ‘never stop, because you saved my granddaughter.’

“Now I can never stop. There is no greater joy, there is nothing I can do that can bring greater joy. Nothing, nothing, nothing. I’m going to be an emotional wreck because of that.”

MHRC Transgendered Schoolboy 'Rights' Press Release

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:50:15 PST

The Christian Civic League of Maine has issued the following press release in response to the Maine Human Rights Commission issuance of transgendered schoolchildren ‘rights’ proposed guidelines:

The Christian Civic League of Maine is appalled by the latest outrage by radical homosexual activists. Gay activists have disclosed new state guidelines requiring schools to allow young children to have access to facilities of the opposite sex. Under the proposed guidelines, boys who self-identify as female will have access to girls' sports teams and cheerleading squads, girls' bathrooms, and girls' locker rooms.

The Christian Civic League of Maine calls on all Maine parents to attend these upcoming public meetings and voice their strong opposition to the proposed 'guidelines.' Further, the League calls on all citizens to protect their vulnerable children from the homosexual lobby and their enablers in Augusta by contacting their state legislators and stating their firm opposition to these proposed Maine Human Rights Commission 'guidelines.'

From a Dungeon to the State Capital

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:33:10 PST

In March 2006, following the referendum which approved Governor Baldacci's sexual orientation law, The Record made a startling prediction. The Record predicted that the immoral behavior associated with the homosexual rights movement would someday prove to be its ownfall.

It goes beyond the bounds of decency to describe what happened in the basement of the house on Henry Street. That is better left to newspapers and television, and the headlines which even at this very moment are making their way around the globe. Suffice it to say that the advocate of homosexual 'marriage' referred to the scene of his crime as "The Dungeon."

State Capital Braces for Night of Drunken Revelry

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:34:01 PST

While offices in the state capital emptied out early Thursday in anticipation of New Year's Eve and an approaching snow storm, bars in downtown Augusta and nearby Hallowell were preparing for the busiest night of the year.

Each bar in Augusta has its own special clientele. One bar a half mile from the State House caters to working class drinkers, and offers a gritty, redneck atmosphere. By six o'clock on New Year's Eve, hopeless alcoholics, looking ragged and forlorn, were already bellying up to the bar for a night of hard drinking. Later in the evening, young professionals poured into another bar on the other side of town, a bar with a more exotic, foreign look. The wildest time was expected at a popular downtown bar which sells $2 drinks to young people. At $2 a drink, this bar sells so much booze that young people pass out on the way home, and are sent to emergency rooms to have their stomachs pumped. Police calls to the bar are frequent.

Media Blackout on Biggest Story of Year

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:38:17 PST

With New Year's Day fast approaching, news outlets in Maine are recapping the top news stories of 2009. Noticeably absent from anyone's list of the top ten stories is the story of Bruce LaVallee Davidson. Davidson is the same sex marriage advocate charged with killing a "gay" South Portland resident, Fred Wilson.

The Record began following the story after learning that LaVallee Davidson made a heart-wrenching appeal for same sex marriage at the public hearing at the Civic Center in Augusta on April 22nd. Davidson, standing alongside his homosexual partner Buck, claimed that he and his partner "were already married in the eyes of God." Four days earlier, LaVallee Davidson allegedly shot and killed Fred Wilson with a .44 caliber handgun after a night of drug and alcohol-fueled debauchery.

WICKED

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:01:22 PST

The firing of a Waterville Sentinel reporter and his wife just in time for the holidays is raising serious questions about the limits of tolerance within the liberal establishment. The reporter, Larry Grard, was ostensibly fired by the paper for sending a personal email on a company computer. The real reason behind his firing was that Grard dared question the heavy-handed tactics used by the nation's largest homosexual rights organization, the Human Rights Campaign. In a reply to a press release put out by the HRC explaining their loss on Question 1, Grard stated the obvious: that the same-sex marriage movement is itself hateful and intolerant.

Just as Larry and Lisa Grard were deprived of their livelihood after years of faithful service, others have risen to positions of power and influence by espousing very different views on religion. Occultists, in contrast to Christians, meet with no resistance from politicians who hypocritically demand a strict separation of church and state.

What's Inside Apple Valley Books?

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:00:28 PST

With its colorful exterior, Apple Valley Books is certainly the most cheerful looking store in the small town of Winthrop, Maine. Painted yellow and blue, the storefront resembles a toy store more than a bookstore, and the colorful colors cry out "Come in! Have fun and enjoy our wares!"

The customer opens the door to see a brightly-lit, well-kept store. There on the right, however, is an unusual sight. Atop a tall bookshelf sits a large, green horned devil. The visitor quickly passes by, past rows of bookshelves with nondescript books, and nothing remarkable meets the eye until the section marked "Teenage." Curiously, the top three shelves of this "Teenage" section offer one paranormal-themed book after another.

League Visits with Dean Scontras

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:26:59 PST

Staff members of the League took a pleasant break from their busy routine Monday night and travelled to the snow-covered town of Belgrade to renew an acquaintance with an old friend, Dean Scontras. Mike Hein, the Administrator of the League, is shown with Dean in the photo here.

An additional opportunity to meet Dean Scontras will occur on Tuesday evening, December 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Topsham Municipal Building (100 Main Street). He will present an overview of the current economic crisis in this country. For more information, contact Miriam Conners at miriam.conners@republicanproject.org or (207) 729-1549.

A Lesson in Hypocrisy

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:05:28 PST

The recent firing of a reporter from a Waterville daily paper is shedding light on the dark corners of the liberal establishment in Maine.

The reporter, Larry Grard of the Waterville Sentinel, was fired for sending an email reply to a press release put out by the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest homosexual rights organization. The press release blamed the outcome of the November 3rd election on hatred of homosexuals. In reply, Grard stated that gay activists, and not Christians, are the ones spreading hate. Not only was Grard fired, the paper also fired Grard's wife, Lisa, a freelance columnist for the paper.

New Face of Gay Activism - Religious Bigotry

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:11:04 PST

After two decades of non-stop, unrelenting pro-homosexual propaganda, the public perception of the homosexual subculture is now set in stone. Most people view the homosexual rights movement as a normal part of the mainstream, a welcome part of our diverse society which is itself loving, tolerant, and accepting of differing viewpoints. But there is an unseen undercurrent of anti-Christian sentiment which occasionally bubbles to the surface.

A Swan Song for Gay Marriage?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:34:52 PST

A document for strategists within the Democrat Party shows that Maine's Yes on 1 victory may have dealt a final and fatal blow to the homosexual marriage movement. The document, entitled "Zero for Thirty-One: Lessons from the Loss in Maine" outlines a last-ditch strategy for winning homosexual marriage at the polls. The plan consists of two actions, both of which are totally unfeasible. Namely, the homosexual rights lobby plans to ask people to 1) not vote, and 2) change their views on deeply-held religious principles.

Hollywood Slots Not a Good Neighbor

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:54:38 PST

The business of Hollywood is to create a carefully-crafted illusion, then present that illusion as reality. The carefully-crafted illusion Hollywood Slots works so hard to create is that it is a community-friendly enterprise, a business which should be welcomed as a good neighbor. The painful reality is that no business in Maine is more opposed to traditional Maine values. The glittering behemoth on Main Street in Bangor is in reality a kind of spiritual black hole, which draws unwary souls into its orbit, then burns them to a cinder.

Equality Maine Hosts "Community Conversations"

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:35:14 PST

Christians in Maine breathed a sigh of relief after the recent win on Question 1 believing that the people had finally spoken. Radical homosexual activists, on the other hand, took the defeat on same sex marriage as a green light for further political activism. The RECORD has learned that not long after the election, Equality Maine began preparing "Community Conversations" on the subject of same sex marriage. These "Community Conversations" will consist of discussion groups that will be held in major cities across Maine beginning in early December.

A Message from Our Board of Directors

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:05:27 PST

The Board of Directors of the Christian Civic League of Maine has made the following brief announcement regarding the search for a new Executive Director for the League.

As many of you know, Mike Heath resigned in October as the Executive Director of the Christian Civic League of Maine. As a result of that vacancy, the Board of Directors is appointing an ad hoc committee to advise the Board in regard to the future direction of the League. The committee will be comprised of present and past Directors in addition to other Christian leaders in the state. The committee will also assist in identifying and recruiting potential Board members. Please pray for the Board of Directors, and the formation of this committee, as they seek to strengthen the Board and as it prepares for the important task of selecting a new Executive Director.

Alcohol Blamed for Tragic Auto Accident

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:54:14 PST

Drunk driving claims the lives of thousands each year, but few accidents are as tragic as this one, which happened close to home.

The crash occurred on Route 2 in Randolph, New Hampshire, when a car driven by a drunk driver struck a vehicle head-on, leaving four passengers in the oncoming car injured. Two of the passengers were left in serious condition, and the driver was critically injured. Another passenger was killed outright.

Strange New Twist to LaVallee Davidson Case

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:22:45 PST

The case of the alleged killer of South Portland resident Fred Wilson took a strange turn last month when the attorney for the accused suggested his client may plead not guilty by reason of temporary insanity.

The death of Fred Wilson played an unexpected role in the debate over same sex marriage in Maine, after Davidson appeared with his partner "Buck" at the hearing on same sex marriage in Augusta on April 22nd. During the testimony, Davidson claimed that he and Buck were "already married in the eyes of God." Four days earlier, Davidson allegedly shot and killed Wilson after a night of drug and alcohol-fueled debauchery.

Liquor and Gambling Fund State Senator's PAC

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:50 PST

Public opinion polls show that Americans are steadily losing faith in their elected officials. One reason for the growing distrust is the perception that elected officials cater to special interest groups. Trust is eroded beyond repair when the public learns that a candidate's financial backers are businesses which cause harm to their fellow citizens.

Two such businesses are the liquor trade and organized gambling, both formerly criminal enterprises under Maine law. The shady nature of booze peddling and organized gambling was common knowledge in the days of Al Capone, Bugsy Siegel, and Lucky Luciano, but less so today, when these underworld "industries" have been given a sanitized image.

Shoulder to Shoulder with Fidel Castro

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:39 PST

The entry of John Richardson into the race for Governor on Monday caused the League to reflect on a photo published in The RECORD in February 2006. As a result of a Maine Freedom of Access Act Request, the League was able to obtain a series of photos from Governor Baldacci's trip to Cuba. During the trip, the Governor called for diplomatic recognition of Cuba in exchange for a cash donation for heating oil from Venezuela's Hugo Chavez.

The first photo obtained was a shocking photo of a smiling John Richardson standing next to the brutal Communist dictator Fidel Castro. The article which accompanied the photo is published below. Richardson, who is from Brunswick, arguably the most left-wing town in Maine, was subsequently appointed to be the Maine Economic and Community Development Commissioner for the Baldacci Administration.

Is This Family Friendly?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:44:44 PST

The League has learned that an announcement by Cony High School in Augusta says that a local family-friendly restaurant, the 99 Restaurant, will host a fundraiser Sunday morning for a so-called "Civil Rights Team," which among other things, works to normalize homosexuality in the minds of impressionable young school children.