PORTLAND — First, Bobby Valentine replaced Terry Francona. Now he is filling in for Josh Reddick.
2012
OUR OPINION: Iowa shows us likely impact of Super PACs
The votes have been counted in Iowa, and the winner is (drum roll please) … Super PAC.
Stubbert elected to keep seat
WATERVILLE — City Council Chairman Fred Stubbert, D-Ward 1, is looking forward to a new year and hopes to help improve the city’s economy, including marketing it to tourists.
Cutting welfare is no longer an option, it’s a must
In a time when Maine has more people receiving state benefits or welfare or some other liberal social program than it has taxpayers, the Democrats and media scream at Gov. Paul LePage. News flash! We all have loved ones who need help and receive help but with a shortfall of more than $200 million in […]
Teenagers having babies example of MaineCare woes
I hope Gov. Paul LePage saw the front page of the Morning Sentinel on Jan. 2. The area’s first New Year’s baby was born to 15- and 16-year-old kids. This is an example of the reason the MaineCare system is so deep in the hole. The last I knew, teenagers could get free birth control. […]
Five injured in two-car crash
FAIRFIELD — A Skowhegan woman was ticketed for distracted driving after her Pontiac rear-ended a van Wednesday morning on Skowhegan Road.
COMMENTARY — ON BASEBALL: Bailey can face a challenge
Andrew Bailey became a relief pitcher because he needed a mental break from starting.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Bulldogs depth a factor
Madison is the last undefeated girls basketball team in Western C, at 6-0. Not only do the Bulldogs have a solid starting five, they’re getting a lot of help from their bench.
Celebrate, highlight our young adults in 2012
I am reminded daily the positive role young people in and from our community play. My New Year’s resolution will be to celebrate, highlight and learn more from young people. It might be the actions of local athletes, a drama performance, community project carried out by the technical center, spending an evening with the Jobs […]