Maine wins when we make smart investments in our future. The recent State House approval of a bipartisan jobs and infrastructure bond package was just such a win. Looking ahead, we must next consider funding for research and economic development.
September 2013
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
School district steps up for Camp Susan Curtis kids
In a time when budget cuts dig deep into services for children, it’s particularly wonderful when a school department steps up on behalf of its students to ensure they have opportunities to reach their potential, especially when those opportunities extend beyond the school year.
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Posted inSports
MLB: Ortiz, Sox rough up Tigers
BOSTON (AP) — David Ortiz hit two of Boston’s eight homers and also doubled for his 2,000th career hit on Wednesday night to lead the Red Sox to a 20-4 romp over the Detroit Tigers.
Posted inNews
Woman, 91, burned in Brunswick house fire
The house at 14 Beech Drive was only minimally damaged, but the woman’s injuries are described as serious.
Posted inSports
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Cony field hockey wins opener
AUGUSTA — Senior Katie Carroll had a goal and an assist as Cony opened the field hockey season with a 2-0 victory over Mt. Ararat in Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A action Wednesday afternoon.
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HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY: Gardiner starts fast in season-opening win over Mt. View
GARDINER — The Mt. View and Gardiner field hockey teams open with two of the toughest schedules around. After playing each other Wednesday, Gardiner travels to perennial power Nokomis on Friday, while Mt. View takes on defending state champion Leavitt.
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LOCAL ROUNDUP: Nokomis field hockey coach Thompson earns 100th win
SOUTH CHINA — Drew Graves had two goals and an assist as Nokomis coach Katie Thompson won her 100th career game in the Warriors 4-0 victory over Erskine in Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B field hockey action Wednesday afternoon.
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Gardiner council delays heating decision to research funding options
Gardiner City Council is looking at several different options as it decides how it will heat the wastewater treatment plant, including natural gas and a thermal effluent heating system.
Posted inPolitics
Rhode Island’s governor won’t seek second term
Lincoln Chafee says he couldn’t be a full-time, year-long campaigner for a second term and still effectively govern the state.