Josh Sugarmann
June 2014
Proposed climate change rule not tough enough
Your June 3 editorial, “Tough EPA rules would help Maine air, businesses,” states that the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed climate change rule requires carbon dioxide emissions from nationwide fossil fuel burning power plants be reduced 30 percent by 2030. Please note, however, the proposal specifies the 30 percent decrease is to be applied against […]
Texting away our best manners and memories
Text messages have replaced email, telephone calls and even face-to-face meetings for relating momentous news, both good and bad. People, however, don’t realize that sending bad news via a text message leaves no opportunity to learn or grow, to make amends or even issue recriminations. It is a clipped, inadequate form of communication, an all-too-common […]
65 mph speed limit seems perfectly reasonable
I know I am an old fogey — driving 65 miles per hour seems perfectly reasonable to me. It is common sense that if we raise the speed limit, the result will be more accidents and more serious consequences. Human nature being what it is, some of us will always exceed the speed limit, but […]
Maine philanthropist Richard Rockefeller, 65, killed in plane crash
He was known for his devotion to Maine conservation and other causes.
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK: Local athletes compete with the region’s elite
Track athletes travel to Massachusetts to compete in New England championship.
Sanford police arrest teen over Facebook school shooting threat
The boy, 17, is charged with criminal terrorizing after a student’s mother reported the posts.
Waterville police connect stolen truck driver to break-in
Police say there is enough evidence to link Christian Greaves, of Clinton, to a Thursday burglary at Village Green Trailer Park.
University of Maine graduate running through the finish line
Mt. Blue grad Kelton Cullenberg wraps up fantastic career at UMaine.
BOXING: Berry ready for fight Saturday
West Forks native to square off with Moises Rivera at Portland Expo.