President Barack Obama’s decision to delay a decision on the Keystone Pipeline is a short-term victory for environmentalists. The long-term prospects are murkier.
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Morning Sentinel police log: Nov. 25, 2011
IN ATHENS, Monday at 9:35 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on North Road.
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Republican Christmas party in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — Somerset County Republican Committee members will host its second annual Christmas party at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., Thursday at the Skowhegan Community Center. Area Republicans are invited to bring a potluck dish to share.
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Giving thanks for good neighbors
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, friends and family gathered to share stories, eat well and take a moment to be grateful for the people in their lives.
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COMMENTARY — COLLEGE HOCKEY: Rutt works way into UMaine lineup
It just seems that Jacob Rutt has waited and waited.
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NFL: Patriots prepare for 2
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots defensive end Andre Carter took his time, reflected on the question and delved deep into a response typically served up when discussing how to defend Michael Vick.
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COMMENTARY: Representatives blaze a bipartisan trail for Congress
We came to Washington in January as freshmen lawmakers to make tough choices and take on big issues, but the partisanship overwhelmed us. The same old talking points from both parties. Each side socializing only with like-minded members. The idea that compromise equated to selling out to the “enemy.”
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Vassalboro selectmen turn down family insurance request
VASSALBORO — Selectmen refused Tuesday to give Road Commissioner Eugene Field the town-paid family health insurance coverage he believes he is entitled to.
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PRO & CON: Delay of pipeline decision a win for environmentalists?
The Obama administration’s decision that it would not decide until after the 2012 election whether to allow construction of the Keystone Canada-U.S. pipeline is a cynical effort to preserve support by environmentalists for the president’s re-election — even at the price of killing jobs.
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Survey shows manufacturing job losses major
Over the last 20 years, Maine has lost 42 percent of its manufacturing jobs, shrinking from 89,900 workers in January 1991 to 51,800 workers in January of this year.