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MAINE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Sweet hangs on to win 1st title

by Travis Lazarczyk July 13, 2012

NEWRY — As his opponents inched closer and closer, Seth Sweet thought of his first Maine Amateur tournament. He was 12 years old when he made his Maine Am debut at Waterville Country Club in 2007. On Thursday, at Sunday River Golf Club, Sweet realized a dream that began that day.

Editorials, Opinion

VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Drowning: An invisible global epidemic

by The Washington Post July 13, 2012

In an age of ethnic conflict, fatal disease and chronic malnutrition, it seems strange to stumble across figures such as this: 388,000 people die every year from drowning, according to the World Health Organization.

Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Seventeen respected for no-Photoshop decision

July 13, 2012

Imagine my surprise when I opened up my August issue of Seventeen magazine to find the editor-in-chief creating a new directive for all staff, promising to keep their models Photoshop-free. Way to go, Julia Bluhm! Seventeen Magazine has always been my favorite because it makes sure to photograph girls of all body types. Now I […]

Community

BRIEFS

by Morning Sentinel Staff July 13, 2012

AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations, central Maine’s Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disabilities Resource Center, recently announced Natalie Labbe as the new activity aide for the Adult DayBreak program at its Muskie Center in Waterville.

Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Maloney has history of leadership in justice system

July 13, 2012

Democrats will vote on Sunday to nominate a candidate for district attorney. Maeghan Maloney is the best choice for this office. In addition to her work in helping enact legislation to establish the Veterans Court, Maloney has a strong history of leadership in the justice system, including the multimillion dollar forfeiture unit as deputy district […]

News

Madison woman arrested after drug investigation

by Ben McCanna July 13, 2012

MADISON — A woman was arrested Wednesday on three drug charges after months of investigation by police.

Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Natural gas pipeline project seems mismanaged

July 13, 2012

The natural gas pipeline project appears to be mismanaged or has fallen prey to a backroom deal. A request for proposal should have been issued for a project this size to correctly and fairly evaluate offers from the competing companies. Summit Natural Gas of Maine is correct in asking for a stay. William E. Dowling […]