“As a prosecutor, a judge, an attorney in private practice, and now, as our nation’s attorney general, I’ve seen the criminal justice system firsthand, from nearly every angle. While I have the utmost faith in — and dedication to — America’s legal system, we must face the reality that, as it stands, our system is in too many respects broken.”
August 2013
Posted inCommunity
Shelter welcomes donations for benefit
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter is accepting donations for its upcoming indoor benefit sale at the Pleasant Street Church, 61 Pleasant St.. Donations may be dropped off between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. or from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
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Allison Leottareturns with legal thriller
Allison Leotta’s latest novel, “Speak of the Devil,” pits prosecutor Anna Curtis against Diablo, a villain believed to be the devil himself.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM AWAY: Plan gives judges more discretion in sentencing
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder wants to save money on prisons and make the federal justice system fairer — and has proposed doing it by sidestepping Congress. His approach is far from ideal, but the goals are compelling enough to justify it.
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Lopes, of Waterville, receives award
BAR HARBOR — Olivia Lopes, a senior at Waterville High School, received an award for the best presentation by a high school student on July 30 at the Student Symposium at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory. Lopes is one of 37 high school and college students conducting research at laboratory this summer. She is the daughter of Tiffany and Joe Lopes, of Waterville.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Summit Natural Gas right for the community
As a longtime Augusta resident, I’m excited that our community will soon have access to natural gas. This means many families, homeowners and businesses will be able to reduce their energy costs and provide an economic boost for our local economy. Recently, the city decided to select Summit Natural Gas of Maine to provide natural gas for city buildings and local schools, a decision that will lead to an annual savings of more than $600,000.
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Carnes, of Winslow, a SUNY graduate
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Courtney Carnes, of Winslow, recently graduated from State University of New York Buffalo State with a bachelor of science degree in health and wellness.
Posted inCommunity
Town seeks nomineesfor trustee vacancy
MADISON — Nomination papers for Trustee of the Anson and Madison Water District are available now through Sept. 23 at the Madison Town Office.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Natural gas story raises questions
The Aug. 11 story by Michael Shepherd about natural gas availability for homes and business in Augusta and other areas (“Central Maine natural gas options confront consumers”) is the best-written description of this topic that I have seen. However, I have two questions.
