There’s an election today, but it’s not a big one. No president, senator or U.S. representatives are on the ballot. Not even a governor or state legislators.
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Waterville man indicted on exposure charge
SKOWHEGAN — A Waterville man has been indicted by a Somerset County grand jury charges of visual sexual aggression against a child.
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Effort eyed to give Palermo cable
PALERMO — In the 1980s, residents of Palermo relied on antennas mounted on roofs for television service.
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Sidney man gets four months for guilty plea on sex charge
AUGUSTA — A 26-year-old Sidney man was sentenced Monday to 364 days in jail, with all but 120 days suspended, and a year’s probation after he pleaded guilty to possession of sexually explicit materials.
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Ballot marked with competition, financial requests
WATERVILLE — Voters will decide the outcome of several big local financial requests and competitive races in today’s election.
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A powerful film review of Maine’s marriage vote
We along with another couple from our church saw the new movie “Question 1” playing at Railroad Square Cinema and met the co-producer Joe Fox. He answered all questions asked about the movie. He said he filmed 268 hours, and then used only a couple of hours, but in our opinion he was balanced and […]
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Longtime Thomas College president to retire
WATERVILLE — George Spann, 23-year president of Thomas College and the man credited with revitalizing the school, announced Monday that he will retire in June.
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A tearful plea to smokers, before it becomes too late
I’ve had a wonderful life with my wife of 55 years. We had our ups and downs, but held together through hell and high water. My many deployments in the Army were the times I missed my family the most. We had seven children (one passed away at birth, a daughter 48 years ago). The […]
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Winter warmth is spelled L-I-H-E-A-P
Winter in Maine can be a challenge for anyone. Our roads get icy, the snow seems never-ending and our temperatures plummet to subzero readings, particularly in the north. It is disturbing that as we head into the colder months, many Mainers will face additional challenges staying warm. AARP’s Public Policy Institute recently issued a report […]
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Police commissioner says Paterno didn’t do enough
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Football coach Joe Paterno and other Penn State officials didn’t do enough to try to stop suspected sexual abuse of children at the hands of a former assistant football coach, the state police commissioner said Monday.