I woke to read the Kennebec Journal online (June 23), as I do most mornings. When I opened the website, however, I was very upset to see a picture of the scene where a young man had lost his life in a tree-limbing accident. Imagine how his family felt having to see this photo where […]
June 2012
Posted inNews
Town manager: Tax bills to be higher this year
CHELSEA — Residents can expect an increase in their tax bills this year.
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School offers 3-day program on local living
TEMPLE — Local living is an old idea that’s come around again, according to Chris and Ashirah Knapp, who have begun offering a new kind of three-day vacation.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Legislators elected to serve constituents, not party
I was amazed to read in the Kennebec Journal (June 19) that Earle McCormick, the man who has represented me in the Legislature for 10 years in both the House and the Senate, considers the “highlight of that decade of service was getting to serve in the majority after decades of Democratic rule.” He is […]
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Winslow to host annual 4th of July celebration
WINSLOW — Organizers of the 22nd annual Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration are preparing to throw a party for 80,000 guests.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Budget that seeks tax increase not acceptable
One Winthrop School official recently indicated the voters didn’t understand the budget process, so they were not qualified to vote on it. Fortunately enough were qualified to defeat it. Any budget that calls for a tax increase is not acceptable so I hope those responsible realize this fact and come up with an amount the […]
Posted inSports
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Humphrey sparks South China to win
WATERVILLE — Jory Humphrey had a pair of RBI singles to help South China Subway sink Gardiner 6-1 in an American Legion Zone 2 game Thursday at Colby College.
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NBA DRAFT: Hornets select Davis with No. 1 pick
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Best in the country and No. 1 and 2 in the NBA draft. The celebration goes on for Kentucky’s kids.
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WIMBLEDON: No. 2 Nadal upset
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — First Rafael Nadal took a tumble into the net. Then he began complaining to the umpire. Then he bumped his opponent, Lukas Rosol, during a changeover.