The receptacles resemble mustachioed butlers and have mouth-shaped inserts where smokers can dispose of cigarette butts.
December 2014
Iraq official: Arrested woman not Islamic State leader’s wife
He says the woman is an Iraqi national who traveled to Syria before arriving in Lebanon.
Maine ethics agency aims to add restrictions on uses of PAC funds
The proposal comes after Sen. John Tuttle of Sanford used PAC money for personal expenses.
OUR OPINION: Hard work, not words, helps adults with special needs
Lawmakers step up last session to fund key support services.
Maine’s congressional delegation united against shutdown over immigration
All four members agree that Congress should pass its own reform bill, not close the government over Obama’s executive actions.
Special memories of music performances at Cony
“Touring Future Housing” (Nov. 22, Kennebec Journal) was a great story. The Flatiron building, home of Cony High School for more than 80 years, is to become a home for senior residents. No doubt many of those seniors attended that fine school as students. What a wonderful opportunity to “attend” once again as seniors. I […]
Barbie should break the geek ceiling
Message of book ‘I Can Be … a Computer Engineer’ is that only boys can understand computers.
Augusta mayor thanked for Clean Air Act proclamation
I want to thank Augusta Mayor David Rollins for recently issuing a proclamation supporting the Clean Air Act. I am proud to call Augusta home, and proud to see that our newly elected mayor is willing to stand up for a law that is critical to protecting us from the dangers of air pollution. According […]
Waterville Council not amenable to helping businesses
Shame on Waterville City Council. The tone of the evening meeting was set when the owner of Holy Cannoli’s criticized the council for not dealing with the repeated vandalism on Main Street. Candace Savinelli was rebuffed without apology, deflecting responsibility to the police department and told she and other business owners should take care of […]
It doesn’t take a snowstorm to turn vacation travel into a nightmare
‘Travel-trocities’ will be a compendium of terrible travel experiences.