I read a little public notice in the July 7 Morning Sentinel: “Skowhegan Property Owners Building Permits Required as of 1 July, 2012.” It seems that the voters at the town meeting who remained until Article 48 was considered approved the building ordinance . Not that their vote really matters, however, since the Maine Uniform […]
July 2012
Posted inSports
AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Wiscasset Raceway sold at auction
Wiscasset Raceway, which has been dark since 2010, has a new owner.
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Posted inSports
MAINE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Sweet hangs on to win 1st title
NEWRY — As his opponents inched closer and closer, Seth Sweet thought of his first Maine Amateur tournament. He was 12 years old when he made his Maine Am debut at Waterville Country Club in 2007. On Thursday, at Sunday River Golf Club, Sweet realized a dream that began that day.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Drowning: An invisible global epidemic
In an age of ethnic conflict, fatal disease and chronic malnutrition, it seems strange to stumble across figures such as this: 388,000 people die every year from drowning, according to the World Health Organization.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Seventeen respected for no-Photoshop decision
Imagine my surprise when I opened up my August issue of Seventeen magazine to find the editor-in-chief creating a new directive for all staff, promising to keep their models Photoshop-free. Way to go, Julia Bluhm! Seventeen Magazine has always been my favorite because it makes sure to photograph girls of all body types. Now I […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Maloney has history of leadership in justice system
Democrats will vote on Sunday to nominate a candidate for district attorney. Maeghan Maloney is the best choice for this office. In addition to her work in helping enact legislation to establish the Veterans Court, Maloney has a strong history of leadership in the justice system, including the multimillion dollar forfeiture unit as deputy district […]
Posted inNews
Madison woman arrested after drug investigation
MADISON — A woman was arrested Wednesday on three drug charges after months of investigation by police.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Natural gas pipeline project seems mismanaged
The natural gas pipeline project appears to be mismanaged or has fallen prey to a backroom deal. A request for proposal should have been issued for a project this size to correctly and fairly evaluate offers from the competing companies. Summit Natural Gas of Maine is correct in asking for a stay. William E. Dowling […]
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Dick Cheney: Romney is right man for presidency
The former vice president on Thursday was helping raise more than $4 million at events in Wyoming for the Republican presidential candidate.