Last week, a motorcycle and pickup collided in front of our house on South Horseback Road in Burnham, and I had the opportunity to witness volunteers at work. I was totally impressed and felt I needed to speak up on their behalf. People fell right into place: One man stopped traffic, another communicated with the […]
July 2012
Posted inOpinion
JOSEPH R. REISERT: Health care ruling an extension of FDR’s New Deal for Depression
When the Supreme Court affirmed the Affordable Care Act, some conservatives argued that they won an important legal argument, even while losing the case. That victory will bear no fruit, however, until conservatives persuade the American people to embrace their constitutional vision.
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Channel 8 blackout: Time Warner unlikely to reimburse cable subscribers as WMTW dispute continues
Time Warner Cable says it probably won’t compensate subscribers for their loss of Portland’s ABC television affiliate during the cable provider’s dispute with the station’s owner.
Posted inAyla Reynolds, News
Mother to host Portland walk after 200th day without Ayla
Today marks the 200th day since Ayla Reynolds was reported missing and her mother is hoping to keep the toddler in the public’s mind.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Promote Maine’s cool-ness, cheap lobsters to tourists
Maine should follow Michigan and have a TV ad extolling the virtues of visiting Maine this summer. Instead of “pure” Michigan how about “cool” Maine? With triple-digit temperatures everywhere except Maine, why not promote our cool weather? Add in lower gas prices and cheap lobsters and you have a triple whammy that should be hard […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Kelley one of best trial lawyers in the state
As an attorney in Waterville, and one who does a fair amount of criminal defense work, it might not seem logical that I support Alan Kelley for district attorney of Kennebec and Somerset counties. Over the past 25 years, however, I have had hundreds of occasions to have discussions, negotiate, argue and do battle with […]
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Maine International Film Festival: Complete Movie Schedule, 7/13 to 7/22
FRIDAY, JULY 13 Waterville Opera House 6:30 p.m. VacationLand 9:30 p.m. The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best Railroad Square Cinema 6:30 p.m. Consuming Spirits 9:30 p.m. A Real Life 6:15 p.m. Maine Short Films 9:15 p.m. Punishment Park 6 p.m. Sleeping Dogs 9 p.m. Kyrgyzstan New Wave Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main St. 9 p.m. Opening […]
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Waterville dad charged after toddler son found wandering in street … again
WATERVILLE — A father has been summoned after his 2-year-old son was found wandering the city streets alone for the second time this year.
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China woman hurt in woods in serious condition
SOUTH CHINA — A local woman injured in an apparent logging accident was being treated Thursday at a Portland hospital.
Posted inSports
OLYMPICS: Jordan says Dream Team better
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan said there’s no way Kobe Bryant and this year’s USA Olympic basketball team could’ve beaten the 1992 Dream Team.