Tide Pods will soon have double-latch lids, says P&G spokesman.
2012
Judge: Anti-gay marriage law is unconstitutional
Judge Claudia Wilken calls law ‘moral condemnation’ of same-sex couples.
DENIS THOET: In last 68 years, US has turned squandering into an art form
Sunday is my birthday. I’ll be 68. By some strange coincidence, my lifetime (so far) corresponds to what I would call the greatest squander in the history of the world.
Oversight agency report: No evidence of MHA fraud
Expenses ‘appear to be business related,’ according to OPEGA director.
OUR OPINION: Argument vs. safety goggles a leaky one
It’s important to remember why parents support their kids in their athletic endeavors: We want them to have fun with sports, as well as learn lessons about physical fitness, the value of teamwork and the rewards of sacrifice. We want them to learn about how to handle winning and losing when nothing really important is at stake.
DANA MILBANK: Secret Service director: No cause for alarm in Colombia scandal
The Secret Circus may soon be looking for a new ringmaster.
Chelsea students draw, write about town’s history
Pen and ink drawings, poems, essays and pictures told the stories of bits of Chelsea’s history at an inspiring event run by the Chelsea Grange with the Chelsea Elementary School’s seventh- and eighth-graders. This is the kind of happening and exhibition of student work that we don’t hear about every day, an event that gives […]
Pedestrian safety begins with painting crosswalks
In the article, “Pedestrian fears growing in Augusta,” May 14, Councilor Darek Grant asks what can we do to make this city more community friendly regarding the safety of pedestrians crossing our streets. Many of our pedestrian crossings no longer contain visible lines to give drivers notice. The city of Augusta needs to send out […]
Hallowell Clean-Up Day gave important lessons
Hats off to Hallowell’s children, teachers and community. Months ago, Mayor Charlotte Warren and the members of Hallowell’s 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee supported the request of my two 6-year-olds to hold a Clean-Up Day, which took place on May 23. The entire Hall-Dale Elementary School community was invited to join in the effort, and we […]