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Published
July 2, 2011

Shared sacrifice needed in meeting budget crisis

I believe that a Christian nation is judged by the way it treats those of its members who are least able to care for their own health and welfare. On this basis, I ask President Barack Obama to stick to his guns in having those who are doing very well financially in our country share […]
Published
July 1, 2011

Friday’s Calendar — July 8

Food Pantys • Public Suppers • Community Centers • More
Published
July 1, 2011

Bruins sign three as free agency opens

BOSTON — The Stanley Cup-champion Boston Bruins have signed free-agent forward Benoit Pouliot to a one-year contract. The 24-year-old former fourth overall pick set career highs with 17 assists, 30 points and 87 penalty minutes along with 13 goals for the Montreal Canadiens last season. The team also signed forward Trent Whitfield, who was the […]
Published
July 1, 2011

LePage swears in first judicial appointment

BANGOR — Gov. Paul LePage has administered the oath of office to his first judicial appointment, Gregory Campbell, to the Maine District Court. Justices of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and judges from the state’s lower courts were present for today’s ceremony in Bangor. Campbell, of Hampden, has served as assistant district attorney for […]
Published
July 1, 2011

Bull kills man in Farmington

Ernest Bubar, 55, got pinned to the ground by the bull after he tried to herd it back to the farm by himself, according to the farm’s owners.

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Published
July 1, 2011

Eliot concerned about NH utility project

Public Service of New Hampshire has bought 17 acres of forestland in Eliot with plans to clear-cut some of it for a switching station.
Published
July 1, 2011

Economic recovery turns 2:Feel better yet?

This is one anniversary few feel like celebrating.<br><br>Two years after economists say the Great Recession ended, the recovery has been the weakest and most lopsided of any since the 1930s.<br><br>After previous recessions, people in all income groups tended to benefit. This time, ordinary Americans are struggling . . .
Published
July 1, 2011

Lawyers want to toss triple-killing confession

Thayne Ormsby is charged with killing Jeffrey Ryan, 55, his son Jesse, 10, and Jason Dehahn, 30, at Ryan's home on June 22, 2010.
Published
July 1, 2011

Forum to feature governor’s story of tough upbringing

Gov. Paul LePage will share his personal story of rising above poverty at a community forum on Wednesday hosted by LearningWorks.
Published
July 1, 2011

Firefighter convicted in sex case

AUGUSTA - A former city fire captain was convicted by a jury Friday of sexual abuse of a minor, stemming from an illicit relationship he had with a teenage girl.