An editorial from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, “ERA still needs to be added to Constitution,” reprinted in the newspaper on July 25 discussed ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. I think just three more states are needed for it to become part of the Constitution. Why should there be a time limit? The 27th Amendment, […]
2012
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After three-hour debate, RSU 18 budget approved for referendum vote
OAKLAND — Voters approved a revised budget proposal for RSU 18 during town meeting-style debate Thursday, but it wasn’t easy, and it isn’t over.
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Waterville District Court: July 2-6, 2012
WATERVILLE — The following cases were closed from July 2 to July 6, 2012, in Waterville District Court.
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Farmington District Court: June 1-23, 2012
FARMINGTON — The following cases were closed June 1 to June 23, 2012 in Farmington District Court.
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Morning Sentinel police log and arrests: July 27, 2012
MERCER — Smoking while on oxygen is the cause of a fire overnight Wednesday that critically injured a man, said state officials. Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland said 84-year-old Wesley Hewett of Yorkie Lane set himself on fire while smoking in bed. The fire was quickly put out with minor damage to the house. Hewett is being treated at a Boston hospital.
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Maine polio survivor dedicates her life to eradicating the disease worldwide
AUGUSTA — Ann Lee Hussey doesn’t want children born today to have the same childhood memories she has — multiple surgeries, cold hospital rooms, taunting by peers and Easter egg hunts in a wheelchair.
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JOSEPH REISERT: Partisan reactions to candidates show how each side views other
Political campaigns are inherently divisive. To win elections, candidates have to draw contrasts, make themselves look good, and their opponents, bad.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
East-west highway study not good risk for taxpayers
I may be mistaken, but I thought most private enterprises got startup capital from either a loan or private investors. So, in theory the entrepreneur takes risk in order to make financial gain for himself. It is interesting that the east-west highway study will be funded with taxpayer dollars. I’ve heard it said that “now […]
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OUR OPINION: Teachers union, LePage both fail
Good thing school is out, because Wednesday’s education reform presentation by Gov. Paul LePage and the response by the Maine Education Association would have resulted in failing grades all around.
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GOP lawmakers put consciences above party
My heartfelt thanks goes out to Meredith Strang-Burgess, Stacy Fitts, Dan Demerit and the other Republicans noted in the July 24 newspaper for putting their consciences in front of their parties in supporting equal marriage in Maine. It is not easy to dive into very difficult policy and social issues, and it’s harder yet to […]