I’m one of those people who never misses an election. I couldn’t wait to turn 18 so I could vote.
2012
Posted inOpinion
DANA MILBANK: Democratic convention scaled back, like confidence in Obama’s magic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It began, like the Obama presidency itself, with the loftiest of hopes and the greatest of expectations.
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OUR OPINION: New MaineHousing head a solid choice
In the controversy over several of Gov. Paul LePage’s appointments for state offices, one was noticeably quiet, and that was a good thing.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Not voting is better than voting uninformed
Regarding Our Opinion on Aug. 8, “Attack on King really a defense of negative ad,” the newspaper’s editors chastise the Chamber of Commerce, Charlie Summers’ campaign, the Supreme Court and Congress for all the negativity. Seemingly shocked, they protest that “campaigns should show restraint,” explaining that with such negativity, a winner’s credibility may be so […]
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Dirigo rallies past Winslow in 4th
WINSLOW — Spencer Trenoweth opened the season as the starting Dirigo tailback even though he didn’t have much experience carrying the football.
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ON FOOTBALL: 5 things to know about Pats
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Normally, when Bill Belichick says he doesn’t know something, it’s because he doesn’t want someone else to know something.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: John Bapst spoils Mt. View’s home opener
THORNDIKE — It was the first football game on Mt. View’s new field. No more bus trips to Belfast for a home game, no more bus trips to Larrabee Field, a few miles from the school in Knox.
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HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY: Michonski scores 4 goals in Skowhegan win
OAKLAND — Makaela Michonski’s most spectacular goal Saturday afternoon was the one she plucked out of the air and deflected into the corner of the cage. The most damaging was the one two and a half minutes into the game, or maybe it was the other one she scored in the first half.
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COMMENTARY: To prosper, private sector needs government
Every four years Americans are presented with different visions of the future and are asked to choose between them. This year, we’ve been told, the choice is between two conceptions of government: small versus big. The Republican presidential ticket of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan has promised to “restore” America to its “small government” past.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Electing King to Senate would set example for US
Imagine a campaign where staff and volunteers talk about issues. Imagine a campaign where Democrats, Republicans and independents are talking and working together. Imagine a candidate who welcomes your help without regard to your political affiliation. You don’t have to imagine for very long because Angus King has put together just such a campaign from […]