We have the sorry state of affairs here in Maine where there are a two hurting ducks plying their trade — or trying to — in Maine politics. While being amusing at times, it does rather hurt the cause of democracy in the state. Maine needs strong political parties not just limp clubs for the […]
2013
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Sucked into the Twittersphere
The first thing you notice when you arrive at the home of the other Joe Nocera is the New York Yankees’ flag that hangs from his porch. Joe, 46, who lives with his family in Randolph, N.J., has rooted for the Yankees for as long as he can remember. A regional manager for a big […]
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To label toxics, elect a new governor
To the Editor: Gov. LePage and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection should be held accountable for failing to protect Maine kids. LePage’s commissioner, Pattie Aho, has repeatedly stalled protections from toxic chemicals to the benefit of the chemical industry, which she used to represent as a paid lobbyist. We were therefore disappointed but not […]
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Great community event in Bath
To the Editor: The Bath Sunrise Rotary Club thanks the community for a wonderful and successful chicken barbecue July 3. In particular, we would like to thank our sponsors for their generosity: Bath Savings Institution, M.W. Sewall, Occupational Health Associates, the Bath Animal Hospital, Cahill Tire, Now You’re Cooking and Solo Bistro. We also appreciate […]
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7 killed in overnight clashes in Egyptian capital
CAIRO (AP) — Clashes overnight between police and supporters of Egypt’s ousted president left at least seven people dead, authorities said today, in the latest eruption of political violence on the country’s streets since the military deposed the Islamist leader nearly two weeks ago. The bloodshed, which comes a week after army troops and police […]
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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 Bob Mentzinger at 504-8209. Bronwen Tudor’s first name was misspelled in Monday’s Page 1 article on Senate District 19 Democratic candidate Eloise Vitelli.
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Boys of summer: Young phenoms hit All-Star game
NEW YORK Flip on any highlight show and you’re almost sure to see them, with those peach-fuzz faces and boyish features beneath their big league caps. Mike Trout makes a diving catch on the warning track. Manny Machado whacks another double into the corner at Camden Yards. Bryce Harper belts a tape-measure home run or […]
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Cespedes steals show, wins Home Run Derby
NEW YORK Yoenis Cespedes certainly made his mark at the All-Star game — and he’s not even on the roster. Actually, it was a dent. Oakland’s second-year slugger won baseball’s Home Run Derby with a dazzling display of power Monday night, becoming the first player left out of the Midsummer Classic to take home the […]
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Froome looks unbeatable
ENTRECHAUX, France There appears to be little to stop Chris Froome from reaching the Champs-Elysees on Sunday in the yellow jersey and becoming the second straight British cyclist to win the Tour de France. After another brutal attack in the mountains on Sunday, Froome leads Bauke Mollema and Alberto Contador by more than four minutes […]