October 2012 – Page 237 – Centralmaine.com

We could have borrowed from Romney’s parents

October 4, 2012

All this time, we could have borrowed money from Mitt Romney’s parents — Dear Momsie and [email protected]

Tigers’ Cabrera wins 1st Triple Crown in 45 years

October 3, 2012

Miguel Cabrera became the 15th player to win baseball’s Triple Crown on Wednesday night, the reluctant superstar thrust into the spotlight after joining an elite list that includes Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Lou Gehrig.

Uncategorized

FACT CHECK: Presidential debate missteps

by The Associated Press October 3, 2012

President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney spun one-sided stories in their first presidential debate, not necessarily bogus, but not the whole truth . . .

News, Politics

Romney goes on offensive

by DAN BALZ and AMY GARDNER The Washington Post October 3, 2012

And Obama fights back as the candidates clash over policies in their first debate.

News

Augusta man faces child pornography charges

by Craig Crosby October 3, 2012

AUGUSTA — A city man who teaches martial arts to children was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges.

News

Space heater likely cause of fire on Middle Road in Augusta

by Kennebec Journal Staff October 3, 2012

AUGUSTA — A fire that injured a Middle Road man and burned the mobile home where he lived was likely caused by a space heater.

Politics, Senate

Summers to skip today’s candidate forums

by John Richardson October 3, 2012

The Republican’s campaign says he has scheduling conflicts, but a rival says he’s ducking tough issues.

Community

SNAPSHOT: Overflowing with flowers

October 3, 2012

CLIPPER: Rhonda Barnes-Adlam picks flowers in the field available for clipping at the Elvin Farm in Readfield. The proprietor of the 1830 House on Long Pond, in Belgrade, selected the flowers to make wreathes and baskets at her shop. The variety of flowers to pick in the field are “just amazing,” Barnes-Adlam said.