A recent Newsweek cover cites a number of current calamities and asks, “What the @#%! next? Maybe we’re next. I believe the onus of being “a superpower” is undoing us. It undid the Soviet Union 20 years ago. As we police and attempt to “shape” the Middle East — the sheer audacity and futility of […]
April 2011
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Early music instruction has great impact on life
I was disheartened to learn that in an effort to address revenue shortfalls because of a decrease in state funding, MSAD 11 is looking to cut the fifth- grade instrumental program. I was further saddened that despite the strength of the music program in the district and the tremendous importance of music in the lives […]
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Stokes an ‘exciting’ candidate for mayor
Twice, by a 6-2 vote, Councilor Mark O’Brien lost on motions to hold the Augusta election for mayor on March 15. The election will be June 7, so voters can study the choice. I believe, Bill Stokes’ opponent tried to “rush it” thinking that ballot name recognition would prevail. Twenty-one years in municipal office with […]
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On ‘Survivor,’ Ashley’s tribemate ousted … again
More than ever, Benton native Ashley Underwood is in fantastic standing on “Survivor: Redemption Island.”
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Morning Sentinel police log: April 7, 2011
A police log item Monday should have reported David W. Engelhardt, 47, of Pittsfield, arrested for an unpaid fine.
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STILL LIFE: A skater reflects
Dillan Labrie attempts an ollie kick flip as he skates past a puddle in the sunshine at the skate park near Sherwin Street in Waterville on Wednesday afternoon.
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NHL: Big 2nd period lifts Bruins past Islanders
BOSTON (AP) — Dennis Seidenberg and Gregory Campbell scored in a 78-second span in the second period and the Boston Bruins within two points of the second playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night. The Bruins, who have clinched the Northeast Division title, have […]
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GOLF: Endless possibilities begin at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — On the far end of the course Wednesday, near the only palm tree at Augusta National, Lee Westwood rolled long putts across the fourth green as he practiced alone on a quiet afternoon before the Masters.
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On smart meters, state utilities panel sides with CMP
Central Maine Power Co. did an extensive examination of options, costs and benefits before picking the wireless technology for its smart electricity meters, the Maine Public Utilities Commission has concluded.
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OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD NOTEBOOK: Cougars find help off football roster
The Mt. Blue High School boys track and field team routinely features a deep cast of distance and middle distance runners, but struggles to cover many of the other events.