There it is right on the front page of the Los Angeles Times: “Many Americans will have to work until they’re 80.” Say what? You mean I can retire at 80? Hooray.
December 2011
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POLICE: Shoplift suspect makes break for it
AUGUSTA — When Augusta police responded to a report of a combative shoplifter at Kohl’s at 9:37 a.m. Saturday, they found the suspect had been tackled halfway across the parking lot following a foot chase by an off-duty officer from another department.
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Farmingdale residents reject gas line plan
FARMINGDALE — Voters at a special town meeting Saturday spoke loud and clear: there will be no tax break given to Kennebec Valley Gas Co. for a proposed natural gas line that will run through town.
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Courts, police protect and serve the 1 percent
It’s no surprise the courts have ruled that Occupy Augusta may not conduct a First Amendment free speech assembly in Capitol Park in Augusta. Nor is it surprising that Capitol Police in Augusta have banned the Blaine House Nine from Capitol Park, a move of doubtful constitutionality. As is true in most societies around the […]
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UMaine system ramp sup ads, tries to reverse trend
The University of Maine System is trying to get into your head. Television commercials, radio spots and newspaper ads started running this fall as part of a $2 million initiative aimed at reversing a decline in enrollment that stands in stark contrast to national enrollment figures.
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D.C. BEAT: Sen. Snowe explains her vote of ‘present’
The for-profit college company chaired by her husband, former GOP Maine Gov. John McKernan, was a political flashpoint last week for Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine.
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SOURCE: NL MVP Braun test positive for banned substance
NEW YORK (AP) — National League MVP Ryan Braun has tested positive for a banned substance and is appealing to avoid a 50-game suspension, according to people familiar with the case.
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HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Messalonskee tops Winslow in opener
WINSLOW – It’s early, but the Messalonskee hockey team looks like it will be a player in Eastern B this season.
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NHL: Bruins bounce back, beat Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joe Corvo scored his first two goals of the season and Milan Lucic had three assists to lead the Boston Bruins to a come-from-behind 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
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STILL LIFE: Colby celebrates global Christmas
The Colby Handbell Choir performs “Do You Hear What I Hear?” during a Global Celebration of Christmas at Lorimer Chapel at Colby College Saturday night.