DALLAS — Albert Pujols could have been a wealthy Cardinal for life, planning for the day his statue would be erected outside Busch Stadium next to those of Stan Musial, Bob Gibson and the other St. Louis greats.
December 2011
Posted inSports
GARY HAWKINS: Things to remember as we move inside
The high school basketball season gets under way Friday night when everything athletes, fans and coaches do gets scrutinized more closely than during outdoor fall activities. Remarks that flutter away on autumn breezes find their way to officials’ ears or those of opposing fans and players. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions.
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VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Congress dithers on payroll taxes, jobless benefits
Before Congress adjourns for the holidays, it is expected to pass an extension of payroll tax cuts enacted in 2009 and extend unemployment benefits.
Posted inNews
Fairfield looks to fill open seats in groups
FAIRFIELD — The town has vacancies on several boards and committees for 2012.
Posted inCommunity
Cub scouts earn citizenship pin
UNITY — Third-grade Cub Scouts from Pack 233 recently repaint the well house of Mac’s True Value Hardware Store to cover graffiti. The Scouts earned the crime-prevention awareness badge and citizenship belt loop and pin for their participation in the crime-prevention service project.
Posted inNews
Winslow to debate fireworks
WINSLOW — Councilor Cathy Nadeau has a concise outlook on consumer fireworks.
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Logger won’t be charged
SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset County District Attorney’s Office will not prosecute the truck driver who spilled his load of logs through a Jackman home in July, killing a 5-year-old boy.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Jobless Mainers should have a voice in solution
I want to thank Rep. Andrew O’Brien, D-Lincolnville, and others who are keeping the face of unemployed Mainers in the forefront of our minds. Employers are looking for workers, and Maine people are looking for work. Easy enough said, so what’s the disconnect? Perhaps people are not prepared for jobs in this economy, perhaps it’s […]
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Winslow Rescue truck hits car on way to call
WATERVILLE — No one was injured Thursday morning when a Winslow Rescue truck hit a car on Elm Street while en route to a medical emergency at Colby College.
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MLB: Fenway bash planned
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox think their lyric little bandbox deserves a great big birthday party.