This nation has been pinballing from one tragedy to another over the past half-year, and at times it seems we are simply incapable of absorbing more grief.
May 2013
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Employers want schools to instill better behavior in workers
I gave an exam last week, and one student showed up 25 minutes late. When the hour ended and I collected the papers, he looked up from his seat, cast a pitiable glance and mumbled, “Please, I got here late — may I have another 20 minutes?”
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: Heart disease, not cancer, No. 1 threat to women
This disease is the No. 1 killer of American women older than 25.
Posted inOpinion
CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: Not bad ‘service’ if IRS only targeted conservatives groups
WASHINGTON — “Horrible customer service.” That’s what the newly fired IRS commissioner averred was the agency’s only sin in singling out conservative political groups for discriminatory treatment.
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Superman at 75: Hero with staying power
My nomination for American hero of the 20th century is someone who lived half his life in disguise and the other half as the world’s most recognizable man.
Posted inOpinion
DANA MILBANK: Commerce nominee fits in with rich senators, even Republicans
WASHINGTON — Call it the revenge of the 1 percent.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Bill would create two-tier system of dental care
I am a general dentist, and my practice, Family Dental Practice, has served the Augusta community for more than 40 years. We accept all insurances, including MaineCare.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Cut government spending before raising taxes
The members of the Gang of 11 recently hyped their tax plan in a Maine Compass. They left us with the question, “What’s the alternative”?
Posted inSports
NHL PLAYOFFS: Bruins reach Easetern Conference finals
BOSTON (AP) — Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots, Gregory Campbell scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.