In my wife’s craft room, if the TV is turned on, something British is playing — either “Downton Abbey,” reruns of “Upstairs/Downstairs,” or a mystery.
May 2013
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM AWAY: Frequent fliers, but not others, get relief from sequester cuts
Most Americans already believe that the federal government favors the interests of wealthy elites over the rest of us. Last week, the government confirmed it.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
No compromise between apples and oranges
Your opinion page piece, “Compromise is not a ‘sin,’ governor,” urging Paul LePage to accept the Democrat deal of paying off the hospital debt of $484 million, provided he simultaneously agrees to a Medicaid expansion, is flat out flim-flam!
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Gratitude for, pride in all our veterans
Veterans have always been a part of my life. Words cannot express my gratitude for and my pride in them.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
We condemn cluster bombs, but use them in war
I am appalled at the fact that the Tsarnaev brothers created a bomb designed to inflict maximum harm to innocent civilians standing and cheering at the Boston Marathon.
Posted inSports
MLB: Rangers shut out Red Sox
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre had a three-run double among his four hits, Derek Holland pitched eight scoreless innings for his fifth consecutive victory over Boston and the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 7-0 Friday night.
Posted inNews
Suspect charged with murder in death of mother in Falmouth
Andrew Leighton stands accused of shooting his mother to death Friday in their home.
Posted inSports
NBA PLAYOFFS: Knicks oust Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points and the New York Knicks held on after blowing most of a 26-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 88-80 in Game 6 on Friday night and advance in the postseason for the first time since 2000.
Posted inNews
Morning Sentinel area police log, May 3, 2013
An Augusta man suffered minor injuries and the car he was driving knocked down a utility pole during a car accident Friday morning on Route 4 in Strong.