I was astounded when I looked on the front page of my newspaper on April 22 to see a photo of Barney Frank who spoke at Colby the previous night.
April 2013
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Restitution isn’t getting others to pay for it
How is begging for money for restitution going to make it restitution? Nowhere in the dictionary does it say that restitution includes getting someone else to pay for a person’s crimes.
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Posted inPolitics
Maine panel pares gun-control bills to five
The legislators are appraising proposals touching on concealed weapons and expanded background checks.
Posted inNews
Maine activist arrested at New York drone protest
Bruce Gagnon was one of 31 protesters arrested at Hancock Air Force Base in Syracuse.
Posted inNews
Kennebec Journal area police log, April 29, 2013
AUGUSTA — A horse was back behind stable bars Monday after breaking free and eluding city police and its owner for more than an hour.
Posted inNews
Proposed mining legislation would change existing law
Legislators and other interested parties crammed into a hearing focused on a 2012 law that changed mining regulations. Opponents say the law was rushed and lacks adequate protection for water and air quality. Three new proposed bills address changing the law.
Posted inNews
Man who rescued girl from dogs recounts ‘terrifying’ experience
Adam Horr said he didn’t have time to be scared when he came across a 12-year-old girl being attacked by two dogs.
Posted inNews
New auto parts store to make ‘competition stronger’ in Skowhegan
An Advance Auto Parts store being built in Skowhegan will boost competition in the market and help make the businesses more customer-friendly.
Posted inNews
Schumer: Why didn’t FBI question Marathon suspect?
Schumer says he’ll pursue an answer as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which oversees the FBI.