A study has revealed that more than 2,000 persons found guilty of serious crimes in the United States over the past 23 years have been exonerated. The data were assembled by the University of Michigan Law School and the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University School of Law. Surely many other wrongfully convicted persons […]
June 2012
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John Edwards escapes
GREENSBORO, N.C. — John Edwards’ campaign finance fraud case ended in a mistrial Thursday when jurors acquitted him on one charge and deadlocked on the other five, unable to decide whether he used money from two wealthy donors to hide his pregnant mistress while he ran for president and his wife was dying of cancer.
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Commemorative activities honor those who served
This past Memorial Day weekend, I was touched by all the commemorative activities that I attended around Waldo County. I began this long weekend planting a flag and flowers on the graves of my grandfather, Jim Longley Sr., a bugler who served in World War I and died soon thereafter from mustard gas poisoning of […]
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Morning Sentinel police log: June 1, 2012
IN BENTON, Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., peace was restored after reported harassment on Clinton Avenue.
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Skowhegan parade was respectful remembrance
It has been a few years since Skowhegan has had a Memorial Day parade. This Memorial Day was a wonderful tribute by the town of Skowhegan to veterans and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. It was not huge, but it was well done, with veterans leading tasteful floats representing various organizations of the area. […]
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Charter schools drain public finances
The reliance on charter schools as viable alternatives to public education is part of a larger alarming nationwide trend toward zealous individualism and self-absorption. Rather than being turned outward toward our communities, many of us are turning inward in self-serving ways. As responsible democratic citizens, we should be committed and willing to pour our collective […]
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Soldier took pride in being a leader, his widow says
SKOWHEGAN — Jay Brainard’s wife, Emily, said Thursday her husband was a professional soldier who prided himself on his leadership role in the military.
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LOUIS V. PALUMBARO III1942-2012
AUGUSTA — The board that oversees county jail systems throughout Maine on Thursday voted to maintain funding levels for the upcoming fiscal year, even as it deals with unrest created in large part by the state government’s refusal to live up to its financial promises.
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AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Clark, Hight pick up 1st victory
Cassius Clark and Hight Motorsports took an important first step toward winning an elusive Pro All Stars Series North championship with an impressive run last Saturday in North Woodstock, N.H.
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Letter misquotes Constitution on religion
In his letter to the editor published on May 22, Raymond Dostie claims that Barack Obama is upholding the Constitution in his newfound support of gay marriage. Dostie states, “The Constitution says ‘freedom of religion for all persons.’ “ Well, the Constitution says no such thing. The establishment clause, as it is known, is in […]