After the state Legislature approved the most recent budget cuts, Gov. Paul LePage commented that the cuts were aimed at people who “take but never give.” Who are these “takers”? The elderly who worked all their lives and who can no longer work. They gave plenty in their lifetime, and deserve whatever help they get […]
2012
Posted inNews
Moms protest weak standards for chemicals
A group of Maine mothers and activists took a bus to Washington, D.C., last week to join demonstrations urging tougher federal standards on commercial chemicals.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
There’d be no upstairs without those downstairs
Facility with words can dazzle. It cannot provide a decent boiled dinner or mince pie. It cannot build houses, sew dresses, make shoes or build cars, tractors or planes. Let those who languish with tea and crumpets upstairs recognize that without those downstairs, there’d be no upstairs. Genius comes in many forms. Victor Lister Athens
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HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE NOTES: DelGiudice continues to set high standard
Messalonskee senior Nate DelGiudice continued to rewrite the record books of the boys lacrosse team. DelGiudice scored five goals and had 10 assists in a 17-3 win over Oxford Hills in the Eagles’ regular-season finale on May 25.
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NASCAR: Hendrick shooting for 4 cars in Chase
CONCORD, S.C. — Rick Hendrick says he made a mistake last year, something the owner’s teams haven’t done much lately.
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Police on scene of standoff in Turner
The incident is unfolding at a home on Auburn Road.
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5K raises over $13,000 for wounded soldier
More than 370 people give to or take part in the event, which benefits Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills.
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Out-of-control golf cart injures Cub Scout in Newcastle parade
The boy suffered cuts and bruises when he was hit by a golf cart that was behind a group of marching scouts.
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Romney promises world’s strongest military
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee faced a San Diego crowd today in what was billed as a Memorial Day service, not a campaign rally. But he drew clear contrasts with President Barack Obama.