Back in the olden days when I was growing up, there were two models of school — public school and religious school.
October 2012
We need to vote for those who are best bet for future
No matter whom our candidates are, it is important to vote.
Katz is nice but has failed the people of Maine
Family, friends, even some political opponents, agree that Republican Sen. Roger Katz, District 24, is a nice guy.
Bad experiences can’t keep Charlie Summers down
SCARBOROUGH — Five years ago, Charlie Summers was lying on the floor of an unfortified sleeping trailer in Baghdad’s Green Zone as mortars fell nearby. He turned to his roommate, a fellow naval reservist who was married to his wife’s best friend.
Fourth-graders seek information about Maine
The fourth grade at Aviston Elementary in southern Illinois is learning about the United States and the different environments, climates, resources and highlights found in each region.
Fog ushers in 2012 deer hunting season
The last two deer hunting seasons, Ron Hodge, of Winthrop, passed up shots at relatively small deer early in the season, hoping and waiting for a chance at a big buck. He ended up with nothing.
CLASS C FIELD HOCKEY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Ramblers fall short
ORONO — It had every indication of being an even game, and it was. But there’s something about a goal barely a minute into the game that changes the whole complexion of things.
Dill will carry Democratic message to Washington
Sen. Olympia Snowe may vote the right way when it doesn’t count, but she always votes the wrong way when it does count.
Archaic beliefs have no place in modern democracy
Richard Mourdock, Republican Senate candidate in Indiana, said Tuesday night that pregnancies caused by rape are a gift from God.
Question 3 a $5M bond for Land for Maine’s Future
In its 25 years of operation, the Land for Maine’s Future bond program has been strikingly successful, and well supported by voters of all persuasions who have seen the value of preserving the Maine they love.