SKOWHEGAN — There was a time, the Skowhegan Area High School football team treated the position of quarterback as a necessary evil. The Indians rarely threw the ball, and in the double-wing offense, the quarterback’s job was to hand the ball off, and lead block.
September 2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Harmon personifies what’s wrong with politics today
I confess to reading with distaste the weekly column by M.D. Harmon.
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Posted inOpinion
KATHLEEN PARKER: 20 years fly by when you’re not looking for a missing child
I’ve written variations of this column a couple of times during the past 20 years, but certain occasions bear revisiting — and surely the disappearance of a friend is one.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
We really do pay 1940 prices for most things
I’m tired of listening to complaints about how things cost less in the past — especially gas prices. And where are the experts who should be pointing out what I’m going to try to do in 300 words?
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: At last, Obama, Romney both talk like leaders
Both presidential candidates stepped off the campaign trail Tuesday, and something funny happened.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Giving $1.5B to Egypt might be called treason
Before the Congress gives $1.5 billion in aid to Egypt, it should look up the definition of treason. My dictionary defines treason as betraying one’s country; giving aid and comfort to the enemy.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Maloney has plan to update our justice system
I am proud to support Democrat Maeghan Maloney for district attorney.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Romney has slipstreamed in behind Obama
In my thinking, imitation is the sincerest form of praise.
Posted inSports
NFL: With Goodell at table, talks heat up
With Commissioner Roger Goodell at the table, the NFL and referees’ union pressed toward a settlement Wednesday to end a three-month lockout that triggered a wave of frustration and anger over replacement officials and threatened to disrupt the rest of the season.
Posted inSports
OUTDOORS: Toy Run set for Saturday
Hundreds of ATVs are expected to take to a trail Saturday for the 12th annual Whistle Stop ATV Toy Run, a two-, three, and four-wheeled version of the United Bikers of Maine Toy Run.