I have to disagree with Robert Vitolo (letter, “2nd Amendment rider lets wing-nuts bear arms,” Aug. 7).
August 2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Intervention restored MaineCare coverage
Larry Dansinger raised a hypothetical question in the Aug. 9 edition of the newspaper (letter, “Manslaughter charges for no-insurance deaths?”). He asked about legislators or the governor being prosecuted for the crime of manslaughter because of the possible, albeit unintentional, deaths of Maine citizens resulting from their removal from MaineCare.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Medicare comes to the fore as campaign issue
Until this week, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney had sought to make the election a referendum about just one thing: President Barack Obama’s handling of the economy.
Posted inNews
CORRECTION: Cruiser’s cost
A story on Thursday on Kennebec County’s new police cruisers provided incorrect information about the difference in price between the Dodge Charger and Ford Interceptor. The Interceptor is $2,000 more than the Charger.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Banda is best-qualified candidate on ballot
I am a Democrat and a member of the Kennebec Democratic Committee.
Posted inNews
Augusta police search for driver of Jeep that wound up in Bond Brook
Lt. Christopher Massey of the Augusta Police Department said an officer attempted to stop the Jeep for a defective tail light on Mount Vernon Avenue and, instead of stopping, the driver sped off behind College Carry-Out.
Posted inSports
NFL: Officials, NFL no closer to deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Less than three weeks before the season kicks off, the NFL and the NFL Referees Association are no closer to an agreement to end the lockout of the officials.
Posted inSports
SCOTT MARTIN: A few tips for upcoming season
Whistles echoed across fields throughout central Maine this week. Athletes did a lot of running, met a few new teammates and did their best not to embarrass themselves learning a new play or running a new drill.
Posted inSports
NFL: Branch in fight for playing time, roster spot
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Wide receiver Deion Branch knows his best days are over.
Posted inSports
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Softball league getting stronger
AUGUSTA — Mikhaela Helm enjoys a competitive softball game as much as anyone. She also welcomes a relaxed environment that only summer days can bring.