SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — What was that about a Democratic “enthusiasm gap"?
October 2011
Time has come for US dollar coin
A dollar bill, as we all know too well, is a fleeting thing. Not just because it leaves our hands so much more easily than it returns but because, as it changes hands, it wears out within about three years, and often sooner. A coin’s life span, by contrast, averages 30 years.
Redistricting process safer if embedded in Constitution
Legislative and congressional redistricting can cause some of the toughest political fights any state can have.
Somerset County Sheriff’s officers deal with two high-speed pursuits
In two separate cases, Somerset County Sheriff’s officers on Friday and Saturday pursued two drivers who led them on high-speed chases, police said.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Foxcroft Academy does enough to stop Mt. View
KNOX — The scoring chances came early for the Mt. View High School football team, but the Mustangs, playing the first playoff game in the history of the program, couldn’t capitalize.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Winslow takes early lead, Lisbon makes dramatic comeback to win
LISBON — Quincy Thompson knew the ball was heading his way.
A closer look at this November’s ballot questions
Voting regulations, gambling and redistricting will all be before voters Nov. 8. Here’s a look at the ballot questions, the issues and the claims by supporters and opponents.
NFL: Patriots’ passing has edge on Steelers top D
NEW YORK — Thanks to quarterback Tom Brady, the New England Patriots are three-point favorites this week in Pittsburgh, where the NFL’s top-ranked passing offense tangles with the No. 1 pass defense.
Belgrade cemetery policy unfair to former residents
We grew up in Belgrade, went to school in Belgrade, and have all our relatives buried in Belgrade but, because we moved out of Belgrade several years ago to be closer to work and schools, we are not welcome back to rest in peace with those relatives.
CROSS COUNTRY: Photo finish highlights state race
CUMBERLAND — Scarborough’s Nick Morris nipped Messalonskee’s Harlow Ladd by two one hundredths of a second to win the Class A title in Cumberland on Saturday.