CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Turns out the victory party for Dale Earnhardt Jr. wasn’t much of a party at all.
June 2012
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RSU 18 poised to cut more jobs
In the previous five years, 45 positions have already been cut.
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Sex suspect says he was in Florida during court date
AUGUSTA — A man facing sex charges told a judge Monday he missed a court date in his criminal case because he was stranded in Florida.
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Tar sands oil raises concern
PORTLAND — Brooke Hidell, of Casco, has lived near the Crooked River for much of his life. He understands the river’s role as a feeder into Sebago Lake, the main source of drinking water for residents of Greater Portland.
Posted inOpinion
GEORGE SMITH: Internet sales tax a terrible idea for Maine taxpayers, businesses
If Gov. Paul LePage and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, agree on something, one of them must be wrong. In this case, both are wrong.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Freedom of religion isn’t really under attack
Is religious freedom suddenly under attack in America? That’s what the nation’s Roman Catholic bishops and some non-Catholic allies would have you believe. But reports of the demise of this fundamental liberty are greatly exaggerated.
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Verdict may help Clemens Hall bid
NEW YORK — Acquitted in court, Roger Clemens must wait a half-year before finding out whether he cleared his name in the minds of Hall of Fame voters.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Hallees’ efforts should inspire others to do same
It was truly nice to read such a positive article (June 18) about Kim and Dave Hallee. It is especially nice to learn about the award they are receiving for their contributions to Waterville’s South End. They certainly are due all the kind words and thanks for their dedication to making not only their immediate […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Vietnam veteran grateful for overdue welcome home
In the late 1960s, after returning home to Maine following a tour of duty in Vietnam aboard the USS Boston, I, and many of my fellow veterans from that era, received a less-than-enthusiastic welcome home. Since that time, I have rarely mentioned my Navy service unless among trusted friends and family, thinking all that time […]