Our governor isn’t setting a good example. If Paul LePage doesn’t agree with someone, he just calls them a name. I happen to think that the Supreme Court was correct by not striking down the Affordable Care Act. It’s about time we caught up with the rest of the civilized world and provided much-needed help […]
July 2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Winslow ordinances already ban fireworks
I would like to address the July 11 article, “Sparks fly at Winslow fireworks meeting.” It completely missed the point about which I spoke. I have the same complaint as many other people in this town. My point was that this town already has a noise ordinance that specifically states: “Noise: Shall mean any sound […]
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VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Penalty for Penn State should fit the crime
There was a time when many people could be outraged to learn that a university would arrange under-the-table payments to its football players. That behavior surfaced at Southern Methodist University in 1986, and the NCAA responded with harsh sanctions against the school, a chronic offender: The NCAA banned SMU from playing football for an entire season and canceled its home games the following year — what became known as the “death penalty.”
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Family looked forward to talking with the Cross Man
While on vacation, my sons and I got the news that John the Cross Man had died in his sleep. We were shattered. My 12-year-old son, Cullen, cried, telling me “Part of me died today with John; he meant that much to me.” Whenever we drove into Waterville, whether it was raining, sleeting, snowing or […]
Posted inOpinion
DANA MILBANK: Romney and his time machine could inspire others to alter history
Mitt Romney is an impressive man, but until now, we didn’t know just how impressive.
Posted inSports
Ross’ 3-run HR in 9th wins it for Red Sox
Cody Ross hit a three-run homer with one out in the bottom of the ninth Thursday to give the Boston Red Sox their fifth win in seven games.
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Time Warner, Hearst Television reach agreement to end blackout
The cable company says the long-term agreement will mean the return of WMTW for its Maine customers.
Posted inSports
Red Sox 2B Pedroia returns from 15-day DL
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia returned to the lineup Thursday night after a stint on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right thumb.
Posted inCommunity
SNAPSHOT: Hay Day
A tractor operator turns cut grass for hay on Thursday afternoon in Hallowell. The weather forecast calls for mostly sunny weather through the weekend.
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CDC: Whooping cough cases have doubled since last year
The U.S. appears headed for its worst year for whooping cough in more than five decades.