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
Harmon personifies what’s wrong with politics today
I confess to reading with distaste the weekly column by M.D. Harmon.
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.
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?
OUR OPINION: At last, Obama, Romney both talk like leaders
Both presidential candidates stepped off the campaign trail Tuesday, and something funny happened.
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.
Maloney has plan to update our justice system
I am proud to support Democrat Maeghan Maloney for district attorney.
Romney has slipstreamed in behind Obama
In my thinking, imitation is the sincerest form of praise.
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.
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.