The first tragedy of the Trayvon Martin case is that it didn’t have to happen. George Zimmerman didn’t have to trail the teenager through the darkened streets of the gated Florida community, didn’t have to get out of his truck. He was told not to. But he did.
July 2013
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: We take first hit from failure to expand Medicaid
The shortsightedness of Gov. LePage’s crusade against MaineCare was exposed earlier than expected, when the federal government last week gave a Portland clinic $74,000 that it can’t use because its homeless clients are ineligible for health coverage in Maine.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Twinkies should cost less made with non-union labor
As I’m sure everyone has heard by now, our store shelves soon will carry Twinkies again. While not a big fan, I’m pleased for two major reasons.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Why was train parked near a hill leading to town?
Would someone please explain the rationale of parking a train loaded with 72 tankers of inflammable oil anywhere near a hill leading into a populated town?
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
If men accept responsibility, abortions won’t be needed
I will support the anti-abortion effort when 99 percent of men practice male responsibility. When this happens there will be no need for abortions.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Chained CPI cruel, economically insane
I urge everyone to fight the reckless, unjust and immoral Chained Consumer Price Index budget legislation from ever seeing the light of day.
Posted inNews
Morning Sentinel area police log, July 15, 2013
IN CAMBRIDGE, Sunday at 4:14 p.m., fire units were sent to a call. No location was given.
Posted inNews
Winthrop Town Council rejects school budget
Health insurance inequities and an auditor’s report prompted the WInthrop Town Council to reject the proposed $9.9 million school budget Monday.
Posted inNews
Candidates for governor bringing in big bucks
Campaign donations are rising in Maine as gubernatorial candidates woo supporters.