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2012
Posted inSports
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Terriers finally get 1st win of season
The Thomas women’s soccer team picked up its first win of the season Sunday against UMaine-Machias. The Terriers tried several different formations over the first three games and came close to that first win two other times. Thomas lost 1-0 to Regis on a goal in the 65th minute, and rallied from a 2-0 deficit against Southern Maine before falling in overtime.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Sukeforth understands need to support businesses
When Rachel Sukeforth graduated from college, she wanted to move home to Litchfield to find a career. But good jobs can be hard to find in rural Maine, especially in a tough economy.
Posted inOpinion
GEORGE SMITH: On Saturday, help ensure access to private land by joining cleanup
My neighbor Ron LaRue heard a commotion down along the stream in his woodlot, so he checked it out. What he found astonished and angered him.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Writer’s defamation of Obama inappropriate
On Aug. 15, a letter from Sheila Gibbs, published in the Kennebec Journal said, “We have the most corrupt and dishonest president in the history of this country …”
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: It’s not teens’ fault they’re sleepy when school starts
If there were a new educational program likely to boost test scores, reduce absenteeism and generally make high school a more productive experience, you’d think school boards would be ready to jump on the wagon.
Posted inSports
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Guimond leaving her legacy with play, off-field fundraising
It says something about Nicole Guimond that she’s playing a new position this fall. After three years as a right midfielder for the St. Anselm College field hockey team, the Fairfield native and Lawrence High School grad is playing center midfielder this season.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Skowhegan benefits from McCabe’s hard work
Our thanks to Rep. Jeff McCabe, D-Skowhegan, for his persistence and hard work in obtaining the voter-approved community development bond funding for Skowhegan.
Posted inUncategorized
COMMENTARY: Too often we forget too soon
Today is the 11th anniversary of 9/11. And three months later, we will mark the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Posted inHouse, Politics
Michaud’s waiting on big TV campaign
The Democrat has already far outspent his GOP opponent, but won’t air his spots until October.