Ginger Shaw knows what it’s like to play for a successful softball team at Gardiner Area High School. As an athlete at Gardiner in the mid-1980’s, then Ginger Snow played for John Wolfgram who coached the Tigers to their only state title.
December 2011
Posted inNews
Vassalboro cowboy parade benefits injured girl
VASSALBORO — Horse owners and enthusiasts celebrated Christmas on Sunday the cowboy way with an annual parade.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Cain’s downfall was that he lied about mistakes
At first glance, I thought David Firsching was joking in his solicitations for Herman Cain (letter, Dec. 14). Then it became apparent he was dead serious! Yes, we all have skeletons in our closet, and, yes, I agree, one’s personal life is just that, personal. That’s not the point here. This is a person who […]
Posted inSports
MATT DIFILIPPO — SIDELINES: Shostak legacy, record still stands
It’s a natural part of getting a little older, of course. Loud noises distract me a little more. I often ask my wife to repeat things. I use closed-captioning on my television a lot more often.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
‘Emergency’ will occur if governor gets his way
I think our governor and many legislators have forgotten the premise of our democracy: That we are a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Therefore, we the people are responsible for supporting legislation over the years that has provided the level of compassion and service provided through MaineCare. Now, a […]
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Farmington church keeps Christmas options open
FARMINGTON — The Rev. Steve Bracy wanted to give his congregation a few extra options to attend worship service and celebrate Christmas this year.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Amoral self-interest defeating human kindness
The boy was found guilty of murdering his parents, then threw himself on the mercy of the court: “But your honor, I’m an orphan!” First Gov. Paul LePage and the empowered Republican leadership engineered a tax cut of more than $100 million for the wealthy in Maine, and now they claim they are forced to […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Politics trump science on morning-after pill
President Barack Obama had pledged to run an administration that would keep politics out of decisions that should be decided on the basis of scientific judgment.
Posted inAyla Reynolds, News
Search continues for Waterville toddler
WATERVILLE — Law enforcement and citizen search parties combed a Waterville neighborhood Sunday, but as evening fell, had not found missing 20-month-old Ayla Reynolds.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Christians losing ground; believers aren’t together
Merry Christmas to all. Is this the last time I will be able to say that without getting arrested? I just read M.D. Harmon’s commentary regarding religious freedom. What is happening to America, the land of the free? If the anti-Christian people can take away our right to express our faith, then they should not […]