2012
Sears on the brink
Own a Craftsman snow blower or drill? Kenmore refrigerator? Toys bought at Kmart? The announcement last week that Sears Holdings Corp. would close 100 to 120 Sears and Kmart stores brings another twinge of sadness and/or agita in a recession-hit American midsection, since so many shop or work at the retailers. Sears, especially, has stood […]
R.I.P., Cheetah
The aged chimpanzee that died in Florida last week might or might not have been Cheetah, the simian sidekick from “Tarzan, the Ape Man.” But even if the truth couldn’t match the lore — could a chimp really live until 80? — it’s probably fitting. For while the Tarzan films are no one’s idea of […]
Fickle GOP?
To the editor: Many people have observed that in this go- around, the Republican Party demonstrated a fickle side of its character. In a few short months, Republicans had: — A fling with Donald Trump; — An affair with Michelle Bachmann; — Cozy time with Rick Perry; — A sojourn with Herman Cain; — An […]
A profitable hoax?
To the editor: Is global warming a hoax? Does it help drive the price up and increase big oil profits? The thought came to me the other day. Fuel efficiency almost tripled since the 1970s, but what has the price done? It would seem that the more fuel efficient we become, the higher the price […]
CORRECTION
The Times Record reserves this space to correct errors appearing in our news columns. We ask readers who are aware of factual errors to telephone Managing Editor Robert Long at 729-3311. A report on page A1 of Monday’s edition incorrectly stated that, in a letter to the editor, Jackie Dwinal said a board of directors […]
EL subdues Mt. Ararat
BRUNSWICK For most of the first period of Monday’s Eastern Maine Class A high school hockey game between Mt. Ararat/Lisbon and Edward Little at Sidney J. Watson Arena, the Eagles, despite being heavily outshot, led 1-0. Things certainly fell apart quickly. The Eddies scored three goals in a quick 1:42 span for a 3-1 first-period […]
Allen, Celtics down Wizards
BOSTON (AP) — It was vintage Ray Allen. The ball swings from one side of the floor to the other and the NBA’s all-time 3-point king comes around a pick or two before stepping up and nailing a jumper. Allen went 3 for 3 from long range in the final quarter, scoring 11 of his […]
Oregon outscores Wisconsin for the Roses; Michigan State in 3 OTs
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Oregon’s incredible offense busted up Wisconsin and the record books on the way to the Ducks’ first Rose Bowl victory in 95 years. Darron Thomas passed for 268 yards and three touchdowns, freshman De’Anthony Thomas scored on runs of 91 and 64 yards, and the No. 6 Ducks earned their first […]
Wiscasset hoop squads in split
STRONG — Jason Weatherbee had a game-high 21 points and pulled down six rebounds as the Wiscasset High School boys basketball team ran away with a 66-48 Mountain Valley Conference victory against Mt. Abram on Monday. Both teams are 2-4. “We took good care of the ball and finished our shots,” said Wiscasset coach Dana […]