FARMINGTON — Justin Crowley-Smilek left his apartment Saturday morning without his wallet, his watch or his cellphone.
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BASEBALL: Milwaukee’s Braun takes home NL MVP
NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun won the NL Most Valuable Player Award on Tuesday after helping lead the Brewers to their first division title in nearly 30 years.
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COMMENTARY — ON FOOTBALL: Turkey day slate best in decades
After so many years of bad Detroit Lions teams — and their games, no matter the week, meaning so little — all of a sudden that traditional Turkey Day contest in the Motor City is no turkey at all.
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NHL: Crosby tired, but healthy after debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby woke up on the first day of the rest of his hockey life and felt something he hadn’t experienced in a long, long time.
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Mt. Blue hit with second bomb threat
FARMINGTON — Students at Mt. Blue High School were sent home early Tuesday because of a bomb threat, which was made one week after a similar threat disrupted classes.
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Colby College announces events
WATERVILLE — Colby College announces the following upcoming events:
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OUR OPINION: Partisan divide alive and well in Washington
As public policy challenges go, this one shouldn’t have been that difficult.
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Local seed companies get magazine honors
Johnny’s Selected Seeds in Winslow and Fedco Seeds in Waterville were named the among the top vegetable seed companies in the country by a survey of Mother Earth News readers recently.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Community making a difference is United Way
Everyone knows we all face difficult times. For many, fear and uncertainty dominate their daily routine. The economy is weak, and the political environment remains questionable. Central Maine citizens, however, are making a statement defining who we are and what we care most about. We recognize, in spite of tough times, how rewarding it is […]
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GEORGE SMITH: Energy conservation important in lessening our dependence on oil
Pat yourself on the back if you are one of those who helped Maine reduce its heating oil use by 45 percent between 2004 and 2009. And kick yourself if you are not.