ORONO — University of Maine wide receiver John Ebeling sprinted off the line of scrimmage, threw a head fake at a safety, planted his outside foot and ?tweeeeet!
August 2013
Maine’s bear hunting practices back in the crosshairs
Almost 10 years after failing to abolish baiting and other methods, animal-welfare activists want to revisit the debate: Are these cruel or are they viable wildlife management tools?
Quintal, Newell
WHITEFIELD — Barry Newell and Linda Quintal were married May 18, 2013 at Whitefield Community Church with the bride’s nephew, Lester Dancer officiating.
Experts wrong on minimum-wage hike
Seattle is considering a minimum wage of $15 per hour so all workers there can live comfortably (“Minimum wage of $15 urged,” Aug. 20). Financial experts, including a venture capitalist and a professor from California, have determined such a move will enrich everyone and create more jobs. So it must be true.
MaineCare ride issues a bureaucratic snafu
I wish I could say I am shocked by your series on the nonservice being undelivered by the new contractors for not providing rides to medical appointments.
Atwood, Kennedy
MOSCOW — Charles and Kellie Atwood of Moscow have announced the engagement of their daughter, Haylie Atwood of Pleasant Ridge to Matthew Kennedy, of Pleasant Ridge, son of Rusty Kennedy, of Pleasant Ridge, and Karen and Lester Blodgett, of Concord.
Alcoholic thinks sister is a ‘whack job’
Dear Annie: I live with my 55-year-old sister. “Toni” has always been a heavy drinker, but she’s recently moved on to pot and Vicodin. She has started hanging around with people half her age and is obsessed with being young.
GOP should reject LePage
If the Republican Party wishes to be taken remotely seriously in the next gubernatorial election, they need to reject the egregious Paul LePage as a candidate for re-election. Only then will they stand a chance of holding the office.
If he lied, LePage is done
Surprise, surprise, the governor makes another embarrassing remark.
Pesto to be proud of
What a treat! I’m very proud of this fine young man, Noah Koch, from Maine (“Vegan recipe wins boy cook trip to White House,” June 25). I made the pesto and served it with a mix of orzo and quinoa to boost the protein even higher. I also had sliced fresh tomatoes on the side.