Maine adopted the Common Core education standards about two years ago to relatively little reaction. Since then, though, critics have assailed the standards, and with a drive under way to put an initiative repealing the standards on the 2014 ballot, the debate will only grow in intensity.
September 2013
Posted inOpinion
JOSEPH REISERT: Congress should wield its authority, give Obama clear edict about Syria
President Barack Obama took a small step away from the “imperial” presidency on Saturday, when he announced that he would seek the approval of Congress before ordering any military strike against Syria.
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Posted inCommunity
United Bikers of Maine Toy Run set
WATERVILLE — United Bikers of Maine will conduct its 32nd annual Toy Run Sunday. Bikers will meet at 10 a.m. at Elm Plaza, Upper Main Street, and leave at 10:30 a.m. for the Augusta Civic Center. The bikers will leave the Augusta Civic Center at noon for the Windsor Fairgrounds. The event will be held rain or shine.
Posted inCommunity
Doctor walk set for Field of Dreams
UNITY — Inland Family Care invites all to join Dr. Gavin Ducker in a walk at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, and at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Field of Dreams, U.S. Route 202.
Posted inCommunity
Vassalboro Days events offered this weekend
VASSALBORO — Vassalboro Days organizers have planned the following events:
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
President right to ask Congress about Syria
I am pleased that the president has decided to ask Congress before taking action on Syria’s chemical weapons. It is now time for the White House to make the case for taking action.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Toy Run bikers appreciate motorists’ patience
This coming Sunday, the United Bikers of Maine 32nd annual Toy Run, will be held. This is the largest toy run of its kind, with thousands of bikes from all over Maine and out of state converging on the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Indicted restaurateur not an asset to Waterville
This is in regards to the recent Morning Sentinel story about Hector Fuentes, a Waterville restaurateur (“Neighbors stand by owner of Cancun,” Aug. 22).
Posted inSports
MLB: Red Sox lose 5-run lead, rally to win in extras
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Drew hit a tying single off Mariano Rivera with two outs in the ninth inning, then Shane Victorino lined a go-ahead single in the 10th that sent the Boston Red Sox past the New York Yankees 9-8 in a Thursday night thriller.