The evidence against Mike Rice was too damning, too vile, too extreme for him to spend one more day on the Rutgers University payroll.
April 2013
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Brain research funding a modest, welcome start
President Barack Obama officially announced his new brain research initiative last week, with a pledge to put $100 million in his 2014 budget to support work at three federal agencies.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Health care Compass reflects conflict of interest
Rep. Ann Dorney’s Maine Compass about Medicaid expansion (March 28) noted that she is a first-term Democratic state representative from Norridgewock.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Charities recommended by a few leave out others
I would like to address the pounding headache that I always have for days before and after Town Meeting in Unity. Many do not come to Town Meeting for this very reason.
Posted inOpinion
Maine should accept federal funds for Medicaid expansion
I was proud to vote for the Affordable Care Act, and it continues to make a difference for Mainers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Abstinence-only classes waste of time, money
Two decades ago, conservatives in Congress undercut comprehensive sex education, which teaches teens how to avoid pregnancy and venereal diseases, and instead poured taxpayer money into abstinence-only classes that advocate shunning sex until marriage.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Gun control statement shows common sense
Given the emotional issue of gun control, it is not surprising that there are more than enough statements — from both sides — that most likely can be branded as “goofy” and filed in the circular file, (hopefully) never to be seen or heard again.
Posted inNews
Score of gun control bills go through Legislative paces this week
There will be public hearings all week, beginning Monday, on more than two dozen bills related to guns.
Posted inNews
Affordable Care Act prompts hard choices for Maine business owners
According to the Maine Department of Labor, 3,755 of Maine’s 46,295 employers have between 20 and 99 employees — who are facing huge challenges under the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inSports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Thomas sweeps doubleheader from Lyndon St.
WATERVILLE — Thomas College swept a doubleheader from Lyndon State on Sunday, winning the first game 7-6 in extra innings and the second 7-1 in North Atlantic Conference baseball action.