“It’s never too late,” this paper reported on June 9, as Ricky Soule received his high school diploma at the age of 72. It is most gratifying to know that people care about knowledge at an age very close to mine. We are never too old to learn. And believe me, there’s a lot to […]
June 2014
Race in mascots doesn’t reflect today’s culture
The subject of an editorial, “School mascots shouldn’t invoke racial stereotype” (June 4) concerned itself with the issue of sports logos and cultural sensitivity. Perhaps it is time for change, now that we’ve grown to understand and appreciate how certain labels might not reflect the current attitude toward various groups, as they did 50 or […]
Roberts’ column right about Obama’s impact
Don Roberts column on June 12, “Obama jeopardizes our safety, embarrasses us before the world,” got it right. I am a World War II veteran. Most of us are now gone, may God rest their souls. If they knew what Barack Obama has done for our country, they would turn over in their graves. Jack […]
Somerset County commissioners reject committee’s proposed budget
Commissioners are to hammer out a new package Wednesday for the Budget Committee to consider.
Wilton selectmen to explore recycling options
The $3 million budget passed at the annual Town Meeting includes two new police cruisers.
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Abbott leads Franklin to win over RTD
Cam Abbott hit a double and picked up a save in the 5-4 win over the 49ers.
Part of engine, iPad may hold clues in plane crash that killed Maine philanthropist
Investigators will use that and other evidence to analyze why a plane piloted by Richard Rockefeller of Falmouth went down.
No Cup fever here — at least on this night
As Team USA opened its World Cup campaign with a thrilling 2-1 win over Ghana, Travis Lazarczyk wonders: Where are all the fans in central Maine?
Mount Vernon OKs spending on Minnehonk Lake improvement project
Residents who attended the annual Town Meeting increased funds for road maintenance and passed other warrant articles unchanged.
US emerges victorious over Ghana
John Brooks scored the deciding goal after Ghana equalized in the 82nd minute.