He says a purpose of his visit is to ‘show people around the world that we as Americans can actually get along with North Korea.’
September 2013
Hall-Dale High School lists honor students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School has announced its third trimester honor roll for the 2012-13 school year.
Surrett named Veteran of the Month
AUGUSTA — Calvin B. Surrett, a World War II Army veteran, has been named Veteran of the Month for August and September at the Maine Veterans’ Home.
Maine charter schools break new ground
The state will have five of the schools when three more open this week, overcoming some continued opposition.
Maine Angels succeed when startups get their wings
The group is adding investors and expecting a return soon on the millions in aid to businesses.
Lac-Megantic adds voices on crew size issue
Since a 1963 law, federal officials have let the railroad owners and unions settle the safety vs. money fight, but that may be changing.
Event will launch $3 million Portland ferry terminal project
Expansion and renovation will double the waiting room size and offer more pluses for travelers.
Breakfast welcomes Maine’s new lobstermen’s union
The president of the new lobstermen’s union says he was overwhelmed by support across the state.
Madison American Legion plans a dance
MADISON — The Madison American Legion will host a dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday at the Legion Hall, 20 South Maple St.
VIEW FROM AWAY: Judge’s apology as insulting as rapist’s sentence
The apology by a Montana judge for his appallingly ignorant comments that blamed the young victim of the man being sentenced for her rape is meaningless. It is also as insulting as his original remarks. That’s because worse than the comments were the scant 30 days in jail for the rapist, an absurd sentence that the judge has continued to defend as appropriate.