In the wake of the movie-house massacre in Colorado last week, both presidential candidates did the right thing.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Was Colo. massacre result of prescription drugs?
Such a sad tragedy in Colorado. We are all so sorry for those involved. My first thought, a question really, was, “What kind of prescription drugs was he taking?” If it was a drug prescribed for depression, we’ll probably never hear about it, and we can thank medical privacy and HIPAA regulation. I’d like to […]
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Posted inNews
Fireworks become problem in Wayne
WAYNE — Consumer fireworks have been illegal in town for the last five months, and some people have failed to comply with the local ordinance, officials say.
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Bachmann channels McCarthy in call for new witch hunt
Anytime you are compared to former Sen. Joseph McCarthy — he of “red scare” infamy — it’s probably not very good for your political career.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Military sexual trauma finally getting visibility
I would like to publicly thank U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree for her leadership in responding to the need for more help for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma. A congressional hearing on Wednesday about legislation sponsored by Pingree addressed the difficulty of proving sexual trauma for obtaining veterans’ benefits and treatment for post-traumatic stress […]
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Pilot unhurt in Mapleton crash
MAPLETON (AP) — An investigator from the Federal Aviation Administration was expected to visit the site of a small plane crash here.
Posted inSports
MAINE WOMEN’S AMATEUR: Cummings jumps out to lead after 1st round
MANCHESTER — Many of the competitors in Monday’s Maine Women’s Amateur golf tournament weren’t even born when Pennie Cummings won her first championship in 1964.
Posted inSports
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Post 51 wins twice to win Zone 2 title
AUGUSTA — To have a chance to win the Zone 2 American Legion baseball tournament, Post 51 needed a good outing from Blair Blaisdell, who was pitching on one day of rest after throwing 4 2/3 innings Saturday.
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SNAPSHOT: Nonindigenous species
Chris Walters, left, confers with fellow actor Cale Curlett on the set of the movie they filmed Monday in Hallowell. The short comedy entitled “Jim Jones Juice” is being filmed in Maine with a local cast, according to Walters, the writer and producer.