I am extraordinarily pleased to learn that Patsy Crockett is again running for the Legislature. She represented us well when she previously served in the House of Representatives, always taking time to talk with constituents and learn about the issues they face in their lives. Crockett is a lifelong resident of Augusta who has made […]
2012
Stupid that Augusta can’t fund Bicentennial Park
I think it’s stupid, disgusting and disgraceful Augusta can’t find $40,000 to fund the Bicentennial Park swim area. Wasn’t that what all the massive mall overdevelopments here a few years ago were for? You know — tax revenue, so we could throw a recreational bone to the citizens of Augusta? There have been good things […]
Augusta finds money for sports, but not for park
It’s a shame that the city of Augusta is as skewed in giving sports a priority, as is most of the country these days. Plenty of funding can be found to update a sports venue, but none for a nature area such as Bicentennial Park. Not everyone can participate in games, but perhaps they could […]
Truth Test: Summers’ ‘Obamacare’ assertions prove false
“And, as if all of this was not enough, the largest federal program ever devised, Obamacare, is now poised to take control of (one-fifth) of our economy.” — Secretary of State Charlie Summers’ campaign “message” Web page
Summer: Time to make list
She said to make a list. She makes lists for everything, for every venture, and then she keeps the lists long after all of the tasks are done. I think this is serial clutter, but she rarely makes mistakes, so I made a list called Summer List.
Mainers await Supreme Court decision
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule this week on the fate of the Affordable Care Act, the sweeping 2010 health care reform law also known informally as “Obamacare.”
Hall-Dale positions saved by residents
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale Schools will keep two full-time foreign-language teachers and half of a school nurse position that was cut from the Regional School Unit 2 budget.
MLB: Morales shines again
BOSTON (AP) — Will Middlebrooks had a solo homer among his three hits and drove in two runs, Franklin Morales gave Boston another decent start as the fill-in for Josh Beckett and the Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday night.
LEGION ROUNDUP: Gardiner, Post 51 split doubleheader
GARDINER — Spencer Allen pitched a four-hitter to lead Gardiner to a 7-1 win in Game 1 and Post 51’s Isiah Fleming returned the favor in Game 2, leading the Messalonskee to the 6-0 win Saturday morning.
SNAPSHOT: Girl overboard
Alicia Olsen, 12, leaps from her the shoulder’s of her father Chris Olsen at Lake George in between Skowhegan and Canaan Friday.