WATERVILLE — A Waterville man is in jail after allegedly breaking into an adult novelty shop Saturday night and stealing several items.
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Occupiers have no reason for anti-Semitic rhetoric
As a Christian and an American, I feel that if I didn’t speak out about the anti-Semitic rhetoric coming from the Occupy America crowd, I would be as morally guilty as a German Christian on Nov. 9, 1938, or Kristallnacht. Yes, the protesters may have grievances, but that is no a reason to slander a […]
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Natural gas line same cost, more benefits than wind
Extending the natural gas line from Richmond to Madison and the extent of the state’s involvement in financing such a project is an interesting debate. Yes, a loan guarantee for a significant part of the cost does pose some risk to Maine taxpayers, but the benefits from the project are great. When its construction cost […]
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OUR OPINION: Gadhafi’s death closes chapter, opens new one
In the history of modern brutal dictatorships, the 42-year rule of Moammar Gadhafi over the North African nation of Libya had its unique aspects.
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MLB: Sox set to name Cherington as GM
BOSTON (AP) — Ben Cherington is set to become the new general manager of the Boston Red Sox today, replacing his former boss, Theo Epstein.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTES: After Lawrence, seeds not yet set in PTC Class A
With Week 8 of the regular season complete, the Pine Tree Conference Class A playoff race is starting to come together.
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Time Warner digital conversion continues in central Maine
PORTLAND — Time Warner Cable will continue its transition to an all-digital format today in Avon, Carrabassett Valley, Coplin, Embden, Eustis, Kingfield, New Portland, North Anson, Norridgewock, Phillips, New Vineyard, Solon, Smithfield, Strong and Wyman.
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Netflix loses 800,000US subscribers in tough 3Q
Netflix lost its luster among consumers and investors by raising prices as much as 60 percent in the U.S. and bungling an attempt to spin off its DVD-by-mail rental service.
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LePage spokeswoman responds to MSEA complaint
Among other things, the complaint alleges that the state walked out on bargaining at a critical time.
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Islamist party prevails in Tunisia election
Ennahda’s was expected to dominate a fragmented field of more than 70 parties and thousands of independents.