Police say accused killer Michael McNaughton of Lewiston murdered Romeo Parent believing Parent was a police informant.
April 2013
LePage hears ‘crickets,’ no budget solution
The governor is still awaiting a budget proposal from Democrats, who have been attacking his plan.
Mainers to join in multi-state gun demonstrations
The demonstrations are being held as Congress deliberates gun violence following the Dec. 14 massacre in Connecticut.
Sunday River to spend $5.7M on upgrades
The money will go toward projects that include expanded snowmaking, a new 15-acre terrain park, and upgrades to hotels, condominiums and a hotel restaurant.
Coast Guard issues tips with boating season near
Officials say people should remember to dress for the water temperature and check all safety equipment to make sure it’s in working order.
Bowdoin College’s lack of focus, diversity highlighted in report
The National Association of Scholars’ report on “diversity at Bowdoin College” (my alma mater) has been out for more than a week now.
Obama’s budget plan a daring bid for compromise
The 2014 budget proposal unveiled by President Barack Obama on Wednesday represents a daring bid to break the gridlock over spending and revenue that has kept Washington in a perpetual state of crisis for the past few years.
Seniors Earned Retirement Income, not ‘benefit’
The government is now referring to our Social Security checks as a federal benefit payment.
Deplorable antics, preposterous salaries in sports
What ails our sports culture in America today?
What’s difference between seat belts, helmets?
An article in the April 10 newspaper said a bill requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets in Maine was rejected.