AUGUSTA — Paul W. Bonin wanted to take up bow hunting, but his probation conditions prohibited him from having dangerous weapons.
September 2012
Friends and neighbors plan fundraiser to help after orchard owner’s death
MOUNT VERNON — Friends and neighbors of an apple grower who was killed last week when a car hit him as he rode his lawn tractor are organizing a weekend fundraiser in the orchard the man loved.
Vote for rural Maine; vote for Colleen Lachowicz
I am tired of Augusta neglecting rural Mainers. Republicans in the State House have refused to make needed investments in fixing our roads and bridges. Instead, they undercut dedicated funds for road repair.
Esophageal cancer can be difficult to diagnose
In 2006, Gov. John Baldacci proclaimed Sept. 13 Maine’s Esophageal Cancer Awareness Day.
OUR OPINION: Health law better for insurers than Maine patients
Faced with already high health care costs and steep inflation in health care premiums, Maine Republicans have used their legislative majorities and control of the Blaine House to change course.
Design-and-build a way to steal taxpayer money
The Sept. 1 article in the Morning Sentinel about massive cost overruns in the Winslow Police Station addition illustrates why the design-and-build concept is nothing more than a vehicle for stealing taxpayer money.
Sheive’s priorities: schools, economy, environment
We trust our legislators to make decisions with our best interests in mind, so we need people in government who embody the American values we all believe in, regardless of party affiliation.
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Terriers finally get 1st win of season
The Thomas women’s soccer team picked up its first win of the season Sunday against UMaine-Machias. The Terriers tried several different formations over the first three games and came close to that first win two other times. Thomas lost 1-0 to Regis on a goal in the 65th minute, and rallied from a 2-0 deficit against Southern Maine before falling in overtime.
Sukeforth understands need to support businesses
When Rachel Sukeforth graduated from college, she wanted to move home to Litchfield to find a career. But good jobs can be hard to find in rural Maine, especially in a tough economy.
GEORGE SMITH: On Saturday, help ensure access to private land by joining cleanup
My neighbor Ron LaRue heard a commotion down along the stream in his woodlot, so he checked it out. What he found astonished and angered him.