WATERVILLE — A city man has been indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury on robbery and terrorizing charges for his alleged role in the Nov. 7 hold up of the Bank of America on Main Street.
December 2011
Posted inNews
Collins gets good look at bridge in decay
DRESDEN — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, crossing the Richmond-Dresden bridge on Friday to discuss the potential for federal funding to help replace the 80-year-old rusty, dented structure, got an up-close and personal view of a big reason it’s targeted for replacement.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Compromise is needed for problems to be solved
It seems like just yesterday when citizens were fearing a $6 trillion debt, so it is no surprise to me that with the now $15 trillion debt, Congress faces the lowest-ever approval rating at only 8 percent. Ordinary citizens are alarmed when they hear that the federal government is borrowing nearly 35 cents for every […]
Posted inNews
Vassalboro man kidnapped by friends, police say
WATERVILLE — A 71-year-old Vassalboro man was assaulted and kidnapped by his friends, who drove him around Waterville in his own car early Friday morning before he was able to free himself, according to Maine State Police.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
As a society, we are out of control
This year’s Black Friday is a confirmation of how other countries view the United States of America. Our capitalistic “me first” attitudes have made us the laughing stock of the entire world. We have become a society of spoiled citizens who idolize merchandise over family values, money over morality, and indulgence over dignity. We take […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: When faith is a barrier to care, federal funds not assured
The Roman Catholic Church and its affiliated nonprofit organizations have every right to hold true to its religious convictions while doing good works. But when a nonprofit organizations, religious or not, is carrying out the government’s work with government money, it must to do so on the government’s terms.
Posted inOpinion
CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: GOP frontrunners ‘significantly flawed’
It’s Iowa minus one month, and barring yet another resurrection, or something of similar improbability, it’s Mitt Romney vs. Newt Gingrich. In a match race, here’s the scorecard:
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Compromise is needed for problems to be solved
It seems like just yesterday when citizens were fearing a $6 trillion debt, so it is no surprise to me that with the now $15 trillion debt, Congress faces the lowest-ever approval rating at only 8 percent.
Posted inNews
Farmingdale musician in tune with performing
By voice or by sax, Jason Giacomazzo’s talent for music can be heard in all three of the Kennebec Performing Arts Company’s music groups.
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Plug in, turn on gadgets and miss a chanceto bond with strangers
A young woman pointed to the seat next to mine on a recent flight, prompting me to stand in the aisle so she could move in.