I think the idea of contracting out MSAD 59 custodial and bus driver positions makes about as much sense as eating a picture of a hamburger.
December 2011
Posted inOpinion
DANA MILBANK: ‘Braveheart’ Republicans would rather make a point than govern
WASHINGTON — House Republicans, on the eve of Tuesday’s vote denying tax relief to 160 million Americans, huddled in a conference room in the Capitol basement for more than two hours.
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The permit that nods to a culture
It’s a long way from happening and certainly no guarantee, but after six years of uncertainty, lawsuits and questions, Maine may become the first state to be given an incidental take permit for trapping by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Posted inOpinion
MAINE COMPASS: Mercury poisoning still a problem in Maine, worldwide
Later this month, the federal Environmental Protection Agency will announce guidelines that are intended to reduce 90 percent of the airborne mercury released by coal-burning power plants.
Posted inNews
Armed robber kidnaps woman in Augusta
AUGUSTA — A woman walking to her car after shopping at Walmart Tuesday night was kidnapped by an armed man, driven to a local bank and forced to withdraw money from her account, city police said.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Salvation Army thanks donors, volunteers
The Salvation Army would like to thank the people of Waterville and surrounding towns for the outpouring of generosity.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Fireworks dangerous, but so are other activities
Winslow Councilor Cathy Nadeau’s comments in the Dec. 9 edition of the Morning Sentinel really made me stop and think.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Christmas, a traditional American quarrel
Christmas was controversial from the moment it arrived in the New World with the first European settlers. And, despite the intervening four centuries, it has intermittently remained so ever since.
Posted inNews
Drivers slide off icy roadways in central Maine
AUGUSTA — Icy roads led to a busy day Wednesday for police and public works crews as drivers slid into ditches and, in at least one case, a utility pole.
Posted inNews
Vigil of hope for missing Waterville toddler
About 100 people gathered for the Vigil Of Hope For Ayla Reynolds Wednesday evening in Waterville at the First Congregational Church.