You know the saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” I’m concerned that we might be saying this soon about Maine’s harness racing industry, and I don’t want that to happen. As people think about Question 2 on the ballot this year, I’d ask them to consider the connection between two Maine […]
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Kennebec Technologies sees growth in struggling economy
AUGUSTA — Stalwart manufacturer Kennebec Technologies is growing and hiring.
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NBA LOCKOUT: Sides resume talks, hope to end lockout
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA owners and players resumed talks aimed at ending the lockout Wednesday, less than a week after three intense days of mediation didn’t produce a new labor deal.
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No on Question 1 lessens chance of mistake at polls
I plan to vote no on Question 1. I’m not sure there was any voter fraud and I’m not sure there was any malice in getting voters registered the day of the election. I am, however, concerned about two things. The first is the chance of mistakes being made because of busy polls. I’m sure […]
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People who destroy signs disrespectful, irresponsible
According to the Oct. 22 Morning Sentinel, many of Karen Heck’s signs for mayor have been either removed or destroyed. Those who do so because they disagree with her or with other politicians’ positions, laws and referenda demonstrate close-mindedness, disrespect and irresponsible citizenship. Why is Heck, in particular, the target of such assaults? * We […]
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Sea Dogs owner dead at 82
Dan Burke, the man who brought the Sea Dogs to Portland, died Wednesday from complications of Type 1 diabetes, his family said. He was 82.
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Waterville’s mayoral candidates outline plans
WATERVILLE — The mayoral candidates Tuesday touted the city as a great place to live, work and retire and offered plans for maintaining that status.
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NFL: Heinz has been kind to Brady
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Heinz Field can be an intimidating stadium with screaming fans waving yellow towels while watching one of the best defenses in the NFL.
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Morning Sentinel correction: Oct. 27, 2011
The goalie in a photo on C3 of Wednesday’s edition was misidentified. The goalie was Skowhegan Area High School’s Anne-Marie Provencal. It was a photographer’s error.
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BOYS SOCCER: Maranacook hangs on, advances
READFIELD — Defenders Nick Lacasse and Zach Elwell scored on set plays about 10 minutes apart early in the first half to lift the Maranacook Community High School boys soccer team past Morse 2-1 in a Western B quarterfinal game Wednesday night at Ricky Gibson Field of Dreams.