PORTLAND — The four Democrats running for U.S. Senate debated Social Security cuts and criticized anti-terror policies during a live televised forum Tuesday, one week before voters go to the polls in the statewide primary.
June 2012
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Funeral date set for soldier killed in Afghanistan
NEWPORT — The funeral for Army Capt. Jay Brainard has been scheduled for Saturday, June 16, at Crosby & Neal Funeral Home on Main Street in Newport, a family member said Tuesday.
Posted inNews
Truth Test: Michaud’s outspent 2-1 claim proves false
“When I first ran for Congress 10 years ago, they said … Republicans were fired up at winning the 2nd Congressional District … and that we would be outspent by a Republican opponent, which we were by 2-to-1. …” — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, D-2nd District
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Courtney believes respect is crucial
Editor’s note: This is the second of two profiles of the Republican candidates competing in the June 12 primary for the 1st Congressional District seat. The winner will face Democrat incumbent Chellie Pingree in the November election.
Posted inCommunity
Hall-Dale High School announces senior class top 10
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School has announced its top 10 senior students in the class of 2012.
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Bust was last step in drug investigation
A search warrant used to gather evidence of alleged drug trafficking in the Waterville and Augusta areas reveals that agents watched two defendants, their homes, their vehicles and their girlfriends for about six weeks before making arrests late last month.
Posted inCommunity
THURSDAY’S EVENTS
For teens: Civil Air Patrol, 6-8:30 p.m., across from Camp Keyes at Augusta State Airport; cadet program includes youth 12-18 years of age; Capt. Dale J. Fellows, 622-2012.
Posted inCommunity
Erskine Academy announces top 10 seniors
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy has announced its top 10 seniors in the class of 2012.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Bustin will stand up to governor
I don’t know about you, but I am extremely disappointed by the way things are going in Augusta. The majority party in the Maine Legislature is taking our state in the wrong direction. Gov. Paul LePage makes decisions, proposals and vetoes dependent upon his punitive view of the world. And, Republican lawmakers seem to be […]