WASHINGTON — A variety of insults have been deployed in opposition to Susan Rice’s likely nomination for secretary of state: She is not qualified; she’s too aggressive; she “misled” the public following the lethal attack on the American consulate in Libya.
2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Let’s hold hands and jump off the ‘fiscal cliff’ together
Like the little girl who was “… sick and tired of hearing about Bronco Bama and Mitt Romney,” I’m tired of hearing about the “fiscal cliff.”
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Posted inPolitics
Bill Nemitz: Smile Guv! You’re in public office!
I just came across the perfect Christmas gift for Gov. Paul LePage . . .
Posted inPolitics
Republicans seek to raise Medicare age
The AARP is knocking down the idea as a quick fix that would cause long-term problems.
Posted inPolitics
Ten apply for job as Maine’s health exchange coordinator
The new hire will help agencies with the federal version of a state exchange Gov. LePage opposes.
Posted inNews
Kennebec Journal area police log: Dec. 6, 2012
Augusta Wednesday At 4:15 p.m., fraud was reported on Union Street. 5:08 p.m., there was an accident on Civic Center Drive. 6:48 p.m., there was a report of a burglary from a vehicle parked on Washington Street. 8:23 p.m., a Sidney man, 31, was charged with theft by police responding to a shoplifting complaint at […]
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Winthrop Rite Aid robber to serve three years in prison
AUGUSTA — A city man was sentenced Wednesday to serve an initial three years behind bars for robbing the Rite Aid pharmacy in Winthrop a year ago.
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Augusta man sentenced to two years for stabbing police dog in neck
AUGUSTA — Stabbing a police dog in the neck and leading authorities into a standoff and chase have landed a city man in prison for two years.
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Alleged getaway driver charged in Augusta Walmart pharmacy heist
AUGUSTA — A city woman has been charged with helping her brother flee the Walmart on Civic Center Drive after last month’s holdup at the store’s pharmacy.