Two weeks ago, I was in Arizona and saw for myself what open pit mining does to the land.
May 2013
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Column overlooks key points of dental care gaps
As Dr. Jonathan Shenkin noted in his column (May 8) about dental care, a March report by the Pew Charitable Trusts included an error.
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Posted inPolitics
Maine panel opposes guns for school employees
But four members of the public safety committee were absent, and they still could vote on the measure.
Posted inNews
Bill to let teachers carry guns in school not supported in initial committee vote
A legislative committee in an initial vote Wednesday recommended the defeat of a bill that would give schools the option to allow teachers and other staff members to carry concealed handguns to school.
Posted inNews
L.L. Bean satisfied with Bangladesh factory safety; says operation there ‘insignificant’
L.L. Bean said this week it will not join sign a contract to make factory conditions safer in Bangladesh, a company representative said Wednesday.
Posted inSports
MLB: Lester beats Price, Rays to remain unbeaten
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jon Lester stayed unbeaten, Stephen Drew hit his second career grand slam and the Boston Red Sox roughed up AL Cy Young winner David Price and the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on Wednesday night.
Posted inNews, Politics
Ethanol bill fuels debate in Maine Legislature
The chambers disagree on a bill that would – depending on other states’ actions – ban ethanol.
Posted inSports
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE: Caldwell gives Tigers win
GARDINER — Josh Caldwell stood at the top of the box and then charged the Maranacook/Winthrop net. The Gardiner sophomore midfielder stopped to the left of the net, shook a defender and then took a pass from attacker Keegan Smith.
Posted inSports
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Hall-Dale rallies for win
WINTHROP — How many times can Hall-Dale keep doing it?