Figures show that 89 percent of Mainers who signed up selected plans that the federal government helps pay for with tax credits.
June 2014
Posted inMaine, News
State says last year’s crime rate fell by 9%
It was the safest year in two decades, officials say, with declines in all areas except aggravated assault.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor
Contraceptive NuvaRing blamed for 224 deaths
Perhaps I missed it, but I haven’t read anywhere else about the horrors the contraceptive NuvaRing has inflicted on women. A June 4 lifesitenews.com article headlined “Parents of 24-year-old-killed by NuvaRing reject their part in $100 million settlement” gives life- and health-saving information that every women and teenage girl should know. The article reports, “Complaints […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Navy vet calls Michaud a ‘fair weather sailor’
As a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran who served in Vietnam, I find it very disingenuous that Congressman Michael Michaud refuses to accept any responsibility for the scandal consuming the Veterans Affairs hospitals around the country, even though the inspector general warned him 18 times about the problems. When asked point-blank, at his last State House […]
Posted inOp-Eds
Gubernatorial candidates’ survey asks probing questions about Maine
“Slow Down, You’ll Hit a Moose” is playing and my head is swaying. It’s the official song for my virtual (only in my imagination) campaign for governor, and it’s performed by Stan Keach and the Sandy River Ramblers (from their “Cry of the Loon” CD). For those who are coming to the campaign late, you […]
Posted inMaine, News
Some New England governors pledge anti-drug cooperation
Gov. LePage is unable to attend, but the others agree to strengthen the sharing of data on prescription painkillers.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
McKenney powers Madison softball past Hall-Dale
Madison reaches the state final after beating Hall-Dale 2-0 in the Western C final.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school success starts from the ground up
Messalonskee’s baseball program has had plenty of success over the years, even if the Eagles couldn’t get past Bangor Tuesday.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Skowhegan bests Cony for Eastern A softball title
The Indians took an aggressive approach against Cony ace Arika Brochu and it paid off in a 3-2 victory.