As the Legislature considers the next state budget, I would like to highlight the importance of funding for Maine’s youngest learners.
March 2013
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
We cannot afford to back Israel if war breaks out
I read an article in the March 21 newspaper that quoted Barack Obama as saying, “Iran must not have nukes.”
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Long-term letter writer hanging up typewriter
Over the past years, I have written many letters to the editor.
Posted inNews
Dangers of pesticides on cannabis pretty hazy
Some types used by a Maine dispensary operation seem safe – but when smoked, the risk is unclear, officials say.
Posted inSports
NBA: Smith, Knicks cruise past Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — J.R. Smith scored 32 points, Carmelo Anthony added 29 and the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to five games with a 100-85 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.
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LOCAL COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Finigan lifts Colby to sweep
AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Alec Finigan had a pair of doubles and a triple as the Colby baseball team beat Fontbonne 16-1 in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday. The Mules came back to win the second game 8-6 in eight innings.
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SPRING TRAINING: Lackey continues to make progress
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox right-hander John Lackey passed another test Tuesday in his comeback from elbow surgery, pitching into the sixth inning against Tampa Bay minor leaguers.
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Waterville council takes first look at $17.1 million budget
Waterville city councilors on Tuesday started reviewing a proposed $17.1 million municipal budget for 2013-14 — a budget that represents a $874 decrease from the current budget.
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AUTO RACING: NASCAR issues no penalties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR chairman Brian France said Tuesday that the contact between Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin as they battled for the win at California over the weekend was just the kind of throwback racing he expects out of his drivers and the new Gen-6 car.