WASHINGTON — It’s not a happy time for Republicans seeking the White House.
March 2012
Posted inNews
Palmyra voters to consider community center funding, school sale
PALMYRA — Residents at the annual Town Meeting on Saturday will be asked if they want to discontinue all funding for the Palmyra Community Center and to authorize selectmen to close and sell the former school.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Paul is 2012’s only conservative candidate
We have long put up with corrupt leaders, both on the left and the right. Serious concerns about ethics in our state caucuses have come to light regarding hundreds of missing votes. Most of the missing votes were cast for 2012’s only conservative candidate, Ron Paul. He has never voted for an unbalanced budget, never […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Report reveals concerns of older, disabled adults
Many Mainers are touched by family caregiving issues. It can be challenging to find the right services and the best support systems; just the application processes alone can be difficult to navigate. The Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program held statewide listening sessions across the state to hear Mainers’ voices about issues related to long-term care. […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Vassalboro residents hoped to discuss LURC bill
It was very disappointing to several residents of Vassalboro when Rep. Karen Foster failed to show up for a scheduled public meeting with her constituents on Feb. 9. We had invited her to come and discuss several bills that Vassalboro citizens were interested in, including bills that her committees would soon hold a public hearing […]
Posted inNews
New Sharon approves money for new tax maps
NEW SHARON — Voters approved a town budget that is up about $10,000 from last year and elected a new selectman at the annual Town Meeting on Saturday.
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Waterville man arrested for throwing TV at girlfriend
WINSLOW — Police arrested a man early Sunday morning after he threw a television at his girlfriend.
Posted inSports
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: LaCasse to coach Winslow baseball
When selecting a new varsity baseball coach, Winslow High School decided to stay in-house. Jesse LaCasse, who coached the Black Raiders’ junior varsity team last season, will move into the varsity dugout this season.
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Waterville councilor says move out of ward temporary
WATERVILLE — Former Mayor Dana Sennett has complained to the city that Councilor Erik Thomas, D-Ward 4, moved out of his ward and therefore should not remain a city councilor.
Posted inOpinion
MIKE TIPPING: Snowe’s announcement takes some heat off state GOP chairman
Olympia Snowe’s announcement last week that she would end her campaign for re-election came as a shock to her constituents in Maine and to people across the nation.