Those claiming to know what will happen in pro football need only look at what went on this wild weekend, which featured a half-dozen super matchups that didn’t turn out quite so super.
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Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: We have a script for a tragedy for which we should have no words
There are no words for this. A gunman opened fire Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., killing 20 children and six adults. Twenty children, all 6 and 7 years old.
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Posted inSports
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Cy Young winner heading to Toronto
NEW YORK — R.A. Dickey tweeted his own trade Monday, with the NL Cy Young winner thanking New York Mets fans for their backing and saying he was all set to pitch for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: Without guns, horror couldn’t have happened
“Guns don’t kill people.” “If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns.” “More guns, less crime.”
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
New legislator trying to get off to fresh start
After being elected by a margin of 11 votes to represent the citizens of Clinton, Detroit and Pittsfield in the 126th Legislature, I came across a fitting quote from President John F. Kennedy: “The margin was narrow, but the responsibility is clear.”
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
We need to maintain investments in our future
When dealing with the fiscal cliff, jobs come first.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Asking rich to pay more will help America thrive
Everyone in this country will be affected if Congress does not find a solution to the fiscal cliff and prevent sequestration. All of us have a stake in making sure that those who are most able to absorb the financial burden of a deal do so.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM AWAY: Supreme Court options on same-sex marriage
As hundreds of same-sex couples in Washington, Maine and Maryland eagerly await the opportunity to exchange wedding vows, the nation’s highest court accepted two cases regarding such unions.
Posted inPolitics
Statehouse Notebook: Experience plays role in Maine salaries controversy
There was an interesting subplot to last week’s controversy in the Legislature over the salaries for three political positions . . .
Posted inNews
Morning Sentinel area police log, Dec. 17, 2012
IN FAIRFIELD, Friday, at 5:25 p.m., domestic disturbance was reported on Kelley Street.