Well, I never thought that I’d be siding with Gov. LePage, especially to the point of writing to the newspaper (“LePage’s ultimatum disappoints Democrats,” Dec. 5). Gov. LePage has made his share of foolish statements – some of them even thought out and not off the cuff. However, when the Democratic leadership condones and even […]
December 12, 2012
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t change Medicare eligibility in budget deal
Efforts to lower health care costs should be tried before denying coverage to seniors.
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Maine Voices: At Hanukkah, rejoicing over peaceful victory for same-sex marriage
Loving couples triumphed over wrong beliefs, just as Jews did over the Greek army in ancient Israel.
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Five Boys’ Swim Teams to Watch
1. Cheverus: Runners-up to Bangor in Class A last season, the Stags lost four scoring swimmers to graduation. but return a deep and balanced team bolstered by the addition of freshmen Kevin Kane and Jacob Griffin, and led by senior Trebor Lawton 2. Greely: The defending Class B state champ returns seven swimmers who reached […]
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Five Girls’ Swim Teams to Watch
1. Waynflete: Every scorer returns from a squad that placed third in Class B last winter. Colby Harvey, Amelia Deady, Ellen Silk and Walker Foehl lead a stellar junior class that will threaten state relay records. Each placed top-five in two events 2. Cape Elizabeth: Graduation claimed half a dozen scorers from a squad that […]
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25 Swimmers to Watch
Abby Belisle Haley, Yarmouth junior: Runner-up in Class B 100 butterfly. As a freshman, third in 100 backstroke. Evan Coleman, Yarmouth senior: A bout of mono delayed the high school debut for this club swimmer who has competed nationally. Amelia Deady, Waynflete junior: Defending Class B state champion in both 200 and 500 […]
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NFL Notebook: Saints suspensions overturned
NEW ORLEANS — In a sharp rebuke to his successor’s handling of the NFL’s bounty investigation, former commissioner Paul Tagliabue overturned the suspensions of four current and former New Orleans Saints players in a case that has preoccupied the league for almost a year. Tagliabue, who was appointed by Commissioner Roger Goodell to handle the […]
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Finally, young are on the move again
After riding out the recession with parents, young adults are pushing out on their own.
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Girls’ Hockey Notebook: Scarborough’s unstoppable, but big test looms
SCARBOROUGH — They’re scoring nearly six goals a game, playing shutdown defense and their goalie rocks a chicken suit. Life is good for the Scarborough girls’ hockey team. With 28 goals five games into the season, the unbeaten Red Storm are a little ahead of schedule in terms of creating chances, which had been an […]
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Gender equality missing at highest business levels
Women held 14.3 percent of executive positions at Fortune 500 companies as of June 30 and 16.6 percent of board seats, a report shows.