Where was the parade? Two bands and 50 cars — a parade? Granted, a few veterans participated. Bless them, that’s what a parade is all about. But where were the high school bands — Messalonskee, Lawrence, Winslow and Waterville? Plus an hour and a half wait. Shame. Let’s get the bands, more Boy Scouts, Girl […]
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Jesus wouldn’t involve himself in affairs of state
A recent writer to the Morning Sentinel, serving in the Legislature in Augusta at the behest of God, points out that the Constitution does not mention the need to separate church and state. But it cannot therefore be assumed that the opposite is intended, that church and state should unite. The writer worries about being […]
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Wording approved for Maine gambling questions
AUGUSTA — Maine Secretary of State Charles Summers has approved the wording for two questions on November’s ballot regarding expanded gambling in Maine. Summers said today one of the questions asks if voters want to allow a casino with table games and slot machines in Lewiston. The other question asks if voters want to […]
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Biddeford man indicted on cyberstalking, ID theft
Federal prosecutors say Sean Sayer’s use of email and the Internet placed his former girlfriend in fear of death or injury.
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Court rejects appeal in Bangor stabbing
David Archer faces 13 years in prison for attempting to murder his former girlfriend.
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Calif. gov signs landmark law on gay history
The bill makes California the first state to require public schools to include the contributions of gays and lesbians in social studies curriculum.
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FBI probing News Corp. 9/11 hacking allegation
NEW YORK — The FBI has opened an investigation into allegations that media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. sought to hack into the phones of Sept. 11 victims, a law enforcement official said today. The decision to investigate was made after U.S. Rep. Peter King, a Republican, wrote FBI Director Robert Mueller demanding an investigation, […]
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Gay wins 3rd Maine Amateur title
The 20-year-old from Pittston enters the final hole tied at 1-under with longtime friend Jason J.J. Harris of Bath and makes par for the win.
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I-295 crash involving school busseriously injures 1
A Bar Harbor woman is seriously hurt in the multi-vehicle collision.