BOSTON (AP) — With a well-placed ground ball up the middle, James Loney showed he can fit in at Fenway Park — just like Chavez Ravine.
August 2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Reducing sales taxes might boost economy
To reduce unemployment, should we lower taxes on the wealthy or stimulate consumer spending? Reducing taxes on the hitherto tax-favored higher bracket would free up money that might be used to invest. That would be a good thing. Businesses, however, won’t add jobs just because capital is plentiful. They won’t add jobs unless they feel […]
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Posted inPolitics
Romney: Democrats exploiting rape issue
Despite Republican attempts to make the election a referendum on the incumbent’s handling of the economy, other events have intervened.
Posted inPolitics
Off the Trail: Obama, Romney, whoever. Here, it’s the thoughts that count
A group of buddies dubbed the North Pownal Think Tank takes on issues ranging from the weather to politics.
Posted inPolitics
New poll shows Romney even with president
Voters see the economy as more important than Medicare, women’s issues or Romney’s tax returns.
Posted inNews, Sports
Sea Dogs lose in 10th, 5-3
Jeremy Hazelbaker hit two home runs for the Sea Dogs, who have eight games remaining.
Posted inNews, Politics
Mainer, 21, brings rally for Ron Paul to its feet
Ron Paul and his supporters vent their frustration with the Republican Party leadership.
Posted inNews, Politics
GOP convention protesters say storm won’t stop them
Giant blocks of ice spelling out the words “middle class” were set up in a park. Protesters plan to have the blocks melt, symbolizing the melting away of the middle class in America.
Posted inNews
Cold and snowy winter ahead, Almanac says
The identity of the weather predictor in the Farmers’ Almanac remains unknown.
Posted inNews
Triathlon takes over Old Orchard Beach
Some 1,100 athletes from around the country and the world turn out for what organizers hope will become an annual event.