In early January, I went to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. It was supposed to be to celebrate my retirement. Right.
February 2013
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: National park makes economic sense, studies find
A pair of economic studies should change the debate about whether a national park makes sense for northern Maine.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Under name of ‘liberalism,’ Democrats are socialists
I read with interest letters to the editor about guns, health care and other social issues confronting our nation today and can’t help but think of a quote that I believe applies.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Many deaths blamed on prescription drugs
We’re finally recognizing the “gateway” drug is now (maybe always was) pills. I’ve read that somewhere; I’m not sure.
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Here’s the answer: Don’t give men guns
When we look at the acts of almost unspeakable gun violence making news and breaking hearts, it doesn’t take Rachel Maddow or Wayne LaPierre to target the fact that men are responsible.
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Same-sex spouses of slain troops are officially invisible
Four months ago, my wife, Donna, was killed in Afghanistan. She was 29 when she and two other soldiers from her unit became the victims of a suicide bomber. Thursday, Valentine’s Day, would have been our first anniversary.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Firearms demo: oil on the waters or fuel on the fire?
I hate to bring bad news to George Smith (column, Feb. 6), but having legislators attend a firearms demonstration probably wouldn’t bring many converts to his way of thinking.
Posted inNews
State board may relax pesticide notification
But the proposal is raising concerns among organic farmers and environmental groups.
Posted inSports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Lint wins title
DOVER FOXCROFT — Winslow High School’s Aaron Lint beat Madison Area Memorial High School’s Ryan Malcolm 5-2 in the finals of the 285-pound class to win the Class C state title at Foxcroft Academy on Saturday.