When you’re taught by the Roman Catholic nuns and brothers, you hear a lot of parables over the years. But decades later, I still remember one by heart. It’s the story of the Good Samaritan. According to the Gospel of Luke, it all started one day when a lawyer-type questioned Jesus on the commandment that […]
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Judge finds bias in vote on bar
The ruling that a Westbrook councilor was not impartial gives Skybox owners hope they’ll win their license battle.
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Hacker receives 20-year sentence
The self-taught computer genius who stole credit card data from retailers faces another judge today in the Hannaford case.
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Open-water fishing season begins earlier than usual
From staff reports Open-water fishing season opened a week early Thursday when Gov. John Baldacci signed an emergency law for all lakes, ponds and brooks — except those with specific opening-day regulations that start after April 1. “People have been anxious to drop their lines given that ice fishing season ended too soon in some […]
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Former UMaine goalie seizes his opportunity
After four seasons in the minors, Jimmy Howard has become one of the NHL’s top goalies.
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Bethel native giving back to his roots
Simon Dumont, one of the world’s top freeskiers, is at Sunday River for a competition.
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Dice-K makes an appearance
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Daisuke Matsuzaka made his first appearance of spring training Thursday, coming on in relief of starter Tim Wakefield as the Boston Red Sox beat the Florida Marlins, 6-4. “I thought the biggest good thing was (Matsuzaka) got out there and he stayed in his delivery. I think you’re going to see […]
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Law to force more manufacturers to pay for waste disposal
Maine is the first state to decide which products should qualify for such disposal-cost help.
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Democrats accused of exploiting threats
A House Republican says some rivals are ‘fanning the flames’ of anger over the health care vote for political gain.
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As GOP vows repeal, Obama ‘welcomes that fight’
The health-care struggle enters a new phase marked by violence and political posturing.