FAIRFIELD — If parents ask their children what they did in school this week at Lawrence junior and senior high schools, the response might be, “Got my teeth cleaned.”
March 2012
Posted inCommunity
Town positions open in Starks
STARKS — The following appointed town positions are open: community building superintendent/janitor, code enforcement officer, plumbing inspector, animal control officer, warrant posting officer and sexton.
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Scholarship for high school students
WOOLWICH — Shelter Institute is accepting applications for its annual scholarship established to honor company co-founder Patricia K. Hennin.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
‘Storm trooper’ bad choice of words for caption
Just a comment about the caption for the picture on page A2 on the March 17 Morning Sentinel. “Storm Trooper” was a really bad choice of words, as those of us of a certain age can attest to. Did the writer really know the meaning of the word? I wonder. Does Nazi Germany perhaps come […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
How can they justify $300,000 for road study?
With our state in so much trouble, how can they justify using $300,000 for a study on a private east-west highway that will be of little use to most of the people of Maine? What will the state get? I thought our governor was smarter than that. I’ve increasingly seen what idiots we’ve got in […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Skowhegan roads could substitute for thrill ride
Two roads in Skowhegan, Back and Bigelow Hill roads, just went from horrible to something out of a science fiction novel. The first chapter entails the high taxes that allows the “fortunate” patrons of said roads the privilege of destroying the suspensions on their vehicles. The second chapter entails the excise taxes paid on those […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Senator voted for bill after pledging his opposition
Sen. Thomas Martin, a Benton Republican who represents District 25, recently broke the trust of his constituents. A group of about 40 constituents, myself included, met with Martin last month at the Winslow Library. We appreciated that he took the time to meet with us and to thoughtfully consider what we had to say about […]
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OUR OPINION: Maine voters seem smarter as casinos decline
That seems an odd question to ask in Maine, where the state’s first slots-only “racino,” Hollywood Slots in Bangor, last fall got approval from Penobscot County voters to add table games (blackjack, poker, roulette, etc.) and changed its name to Hollywood Casino to reflect its elevated status.
Posted inSports
MARTIAL ARTS: 32nd Battle of Maine kicks off Saturday
WINSLOW — Hundreds of competitors from across Maine, and even some from New Brunswick, will take part in Saturday’s Battle of Maine martial arts tournament at Sukee Arena.
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COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Consistency pays off for Flynn
After getting few at bats his first two seasons and bouncing around the infield last year, Lawrence High School graduate John Flynn finally has a regular position and spot in the Worcester Polytechnic Institute lineup.