Imagine what a picture it would make for next year’s Christmas card: A new four-legged and furry family member on Christmas morning. But wait just a sugarplum minute, Santa.
December 2011
Medicare Savings Program needed by 72,000 in Maine
Mainers really spoke up at the state house on Dec. 14 in strong reaction to Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed budget cuts. These cuts would have an extremely negative impact for thousands of us across the state. I testified on behalf of the 72,000 residents who are in the Medicare Savings Program or MSP. I can […]
Abducted woman lucky, says self-defense teacher
AUGUSTA — A woman beat the odds when she emerged physically unscathed Tuesday night following her abduction in a Walmart parking lot by an armed man.
Take abusers off welfare rolls instead of cutting for all
I would suggest that instead of the governor’s proposed cuts in the Department of Health and Human Services budget, he give another look at those people who are not actually eligible and remove them from this state assistance. Yes, it may require hiring a couple more people to do this work but their salaries could […]
Iraq war in vain unless we learn lessons from it
With the war in Iraq ending, we hear speeches praising our returning soldiers and reflecting on their fellow service men and women, who died in the conflict as not giving their lives in vain. Saddam Hussein was disposed, a freer Iraq, and even the Arab Spring are being used as examples of the sacrifice of […]
Area merchants helping toddler search
WATERVILLE — As law enforcement agencies continue searching for 20-month-old Ayla Reynolds, several community businesses have rallied to support them.
Thursday’s high school scores
GIRLS BASKETBALL Cony 72, Erskine 37 Dirigo 41, Winthrop 15 Gardiner 40, Waterville 30 Hall-Dale 60, St. Dom’s 31 Madison 47, Mtn. Valley 42 Maranacook 50, MCI 28 Messalonskee 61, Hampden 53 Mt. Abram 33, Monmouth 31 Mt. Blue 38, Oxford Hills 34 Nokomis 81, Oak Hill 31 Skowhegan 60, Lawrence 30 Valley 17, Islesboro […]
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Pomerleau’s memorable night lifts Winslow past Mt. View
WINSLOW — Senior Jordyn Pomerleau scored 28 points, including 19 in the third quarter, to turn a close game into a one-sided one as Winslow defeated Mt. View, 56-27, in high school girls basketball action Thursday night. Winslow led 25-20 at halftime, but Pomerleau went 5-for-5 on 3-pointers in the third quarter. She made seven […]
Visitors leaving mementoes at home of missing toddler
A teddy bear shrine is growing for missing toddler Ayla Reynolds.
Tax cut OK’d
The two-month deal gives Obama a victory, but lingering bitterness among GOP factions could complicate future talks.