Alyssa Rosenberg
June 2014
Even former potheads know effect of the drug
On the PBS “NewsHour” on June 16, liberal Gov. Jerry Brown, of California, asked, “How can we be good citizens if we are potheads?” Since he was speaking as someone who knows from experience, I think, we all should thank him for this acknowledgement. People who have seen others struggle with addiction know that no […]
Bear hunting question based on emotions, not facts
Humans have been hunting with dogs for thousands of years. This November, Mainers will be asked to vote on whether to allow the use of dogs to hunt bears. The people who want to ban this type of hunting use phrases such as “not fair chase,” “trophy hunting,” and “dogs need protection.” The anti-hunting people […]
Bailey, Caron
OAKLAND — Ronald and Theresa Bailey, of Oakland, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Bailey, of Portland, to Erik Caron, of Biddeford, son of Ed and Cindy Caron, of Biddeford. Jessica is a graduate of Winslow High School, attended the University of Southern Maine, and graduated from Pierre’s School of Cosmetology. She is […]
NTSB: Poor visibility at time of Rockefeller crash
NEW YORK — Investigators say bad weather and poor visibility may have been factors in a New York plane crash that killed a great-grandson of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller. The National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday that Richard Rockefeller of Falmouth, Maine, was flying in dark, rainy and foggy conditions June 13 when […]
SOFTBALL: Skowhegan rides potent offense to win
Saturday’s game was the exception that proves the rule defense wins championships.
SOFTBALL: Madison wins Class C state title
McKenney, inside the park home run lift Bulldogs over Calais
Different team, same old song
Richmond manages to win Class D championship with five freshmen in the starting lineup.