MADISON — For some employees of Madison Paper Industries, it was a scarier prospect to continue under ownership of Myllykoski Corp. than to be sold to another Finnish giant, UPM-Kymmene Corp. Workers are settling into the new ownership and seem to agree that the sale saved Madison Paper, which supports nearly half of the town’s tax base.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Colby puts start behind it with 3rd straight win
WATERVILLE — That 0-4 start is a fading memory for the Colby College football team. Playing their final home game of the season Saturday, the Mules rallied in the second half to take a 20-10 win over Tufts.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Question 4 make redistricting better
I am happy to write my first letter to the editor ever on behalf of Question 4.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Florida drug-test law reduces welfare abuse
I received an email from a friend in Florida the other day, all happy and excited that a governor with a backbone finally made a new law in their state.
Posted inOpinion
Enjoy the American civics festival known as Election Day
Last month I wrote about “civic disaster behavior” and what we could each do to counteract it. Here’s a great opportunity — Election Day is Tuesday!
Posted inOpinion
Enjoy the civics festivalknown as Election Day
Last month I wrote about “civic disaster behavior” and what we could each do to counteract it. Here’s a great opportunity — Election Day is Tuesday!
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Vose in new generation of political leaders
A new generation of political leaders is emerging in Augusta, and we will all be better for it.
Posted inNews
Poverty seen in all areas of state
PORTLAND — It was around 6 a.m., dark and cold, when Brian Gailliot got into the welfare line Friday morning. Portland’s General Assistance office wouldn’t open until 8, but the line was already 30 deep when he arrived. A man and a woman at the front had been sitting there in folding chairs since 10 p.m. Thursday.
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NFL: For Patriots, Giants it’s in the past
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Hanging from the steel framework at the home of the New England Patriots is a banner unlike any other in the NFL, one that commemorates their 16-0 record in the 2007 regular season.
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The experience to lead Augusta forward
David Smith is a solid choice for the Augusta City Council.