2012
The credit illusion
Dear Mr. Opinion Guy, Over the past few years, I’ve built a successful business. I’ve worked hard, and I’m proud of what I’ve done. But now President Barack Obama tells me that social and political forces helped build that. Mitt Romney went to Israel and said cultural forces explain the differences in the wealth of […]
Thankful for BARK support
To the editor: The Brunswick Dog Park committee (BARK) is pleased to announce that we have raised $30,000 since June 2011 — a remarkable feat for a tiny group of dedicated volunteers. Hopefully, we are in the final phase of fundraising, needing at least another $10,000 before the park can become a reality. We would […]
Wis. temple shooter’s motives might never be known
There’s no trial to prepare, no jury to persuade, no judge to hand down a sentence. Wade Michael Page is dead, killed by police after fatally shooting six people at a Sikh temple outside Milwaukee. Although detectives are pursuing leads in several states, their findings might never be presented in court. So will the full […]
Girl found in N.Y. lake clinging to dead body
CARMEL, N.Y. (AP) — Clinging to the floating corpse of a family friend, a 6- year-old girl was rescued by rowboat after a visit to a reservoir just north of New York City on a hot summer day turned into a horrific struggle for her life. The girl, whose name was not released, told police […]
Chevron response to refinery fire criticized
RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — Investigators are looking at how a seemingly insignificant leak at one of the country’s biggest oil refineries turned into a fire that sent acrid smoke above the San Francisco Bay area and hundreds of people to hospitals with health complaints. Officials said Tuesday that the leak started as a drip so […]
Suicide bombers kill 3 NATO troops
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers targeted a NATO patrol in eastern Afghanistan today, killing three coalition troops, Afghan authorities and the international military force said. The Taliban quickly claimed responsibility for the assault in Kunar province. The attack emphasized the insurgency’s continued ability to wreak violence despite fierce efforts by the Afghan government […]
Man charged with murder in wife’s hospital death
A man charged with shooting his wife of 45 years in a hospital intensive care unit in what may have been a mercy killing was charged today with aggravated murder. John Wise appeared before a municipal court judge in Akron via video from jail this morning on an aggravated attempted murder charge. No plea was […]
Challenger soccer in Freeport
THIS WEEK, CHALLENGER SPORTS British Summer Camps are being held in Freeport. A combined First Kicks (young players are introduced to game basics through fundamental activities, games and fun soccer challenges) and Mini Soccer (fun games, competitions, and skill-building activities) were held. Clockwise from the top left, Lauren Willard is all smiles as she chases […]