Reading the spate of letters that have appeared in the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal about overturning the recent legislation that prohibits same-day voter registration, reminds me of the old legal saw given to attorneys when they have a weak case: When you have the facts, argue the facts; when you have the evidence, argue […]
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Grand jury indicts China man on burglary, assault charges
AUGUSTA — A China man was indicted Friday by a grand jury in Kennebec County Superior Court on charges relating to a home invasion last summer in which a woman was sexually assaulted.
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Diehard feminist rejoices at victory for equality
My heart is filled with joy. As an old diehard feminist who fought, lo these many years, to gain equality for women and girls, I can barely express my pleasure after I read the story about the Michigan homecoming queen who kicked a winning field goal this week as part of her school’s varsity football […]
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MAINE COMPASS: Opiate epidemic more widespread, more costly than ‘bath salts’ use
The drugs known as “bath salts” have received a lot of attention in Maine recently, mainly because their use has grown rapidly and can result in severe reactions such as paranoia, agitation, psychosis and violence.
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It’s sad vets must re-enlist just so they can have a job
It makes me sad when veterans tell me that they are re-enlisting, not because of patriotism, but for a job. After all, we all went the patriotism route the first time, figured we did our share and then returned to civilian life. Is this all we have to offer our returning veterans? An economy in […]
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Fairfield porch fire extinguished by cop
FAIRFIELD — Police Officer Shanna Blodgett knocked down a porch fire with a fire extinguisher on Horn Hill Road just after noon Wednesday.
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Police find man in Newport with stab wound
NEWPORT — A man was found bleeding from a stab wound to the chest at a gas station early Wednesday morning, police said.
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Aisle fails to divide state legislators
WATERVILLE — State legislators say they do at least two things better than many of their counterparts in other states and in Washington, D.C.: They get along and keep debate civil.
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KID TRACKS: Leaves preserve memories of fall outings
When the fall colors start emerging on trees, the leaves become irresistible collectibles for kids.
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HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY: Skowhegan, Nokomis KVAC champions
WATERVILLE — Skowhegan and Nokomis were crowned Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference field hockey champions after their victories Wednesday at Colby College.