I would like to express how disappointed I am, as we all should be, that our governor could not take the time to attend the deployment send-off ceremony for the 488th Maine National Guard on Saturday.
July 2012
Israeli abuse of Palestinians needs to be addressed
On July 21, I read a letter to the editor by Yale Marienhoff that criticizing your July 16 editorial about the Oxfam report on the Palestinian question.
Many kids today see dishonesty as crucial part of path to success
Cheating was, is and probably always will be a fact of life. Recently, technology has provided new ways to cheat, but advanced electronics can’t be blamed for our increasing willingness to tolerate it.
L.L. Bean’s Bootmobile rolls through Waterville
WATERVILLE — L.L. Bean’s iconic all-weather boot now has a set of all-weather tires.
Election 2012: 100 days to go; stakes are high
It may seem like an election for the whole nation, but only about eight states will decide who wins the White House.
Romney declares Jerusalem capital of Israel
The GOP presidential candidate meets with Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers.
LePage: August to be lobster month
The proclamation celebrates Maine’s lobstermen and this year’s bountiful harvest.
U.S. woman swimmer takes gold, sets world record in 100 fly
Dana Vollmer wins in 55.98 seconds, beating the previous world mark by 0.08.
Train derails after leaving paper mill in Bucksport
Part of Route 15 is shut down with no timetable when it will re-open.