LEICESTER, England (AP) — Scientists say they have found the 500-year-old remains of England’s King Richard III under a parking lot in the city of Leicester. University of Leicester researchers say tests on a battle scarred skeleton unearthed last year prove “beyond reasonable doubt” that it is the king, who died at the Battle of […]
2013
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Two killed by land mines in north Mali
TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — United Nations officials say that two civilians have been killed by explosions in northeastern Mali. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in a statement today that two civilians died in explosions by a land mine, or by an improvised explosive device, on the road in northeastern Mali […]
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S.Korea, U.S. begin drills
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean and U.S. troops began naval drills today in a show of force partly directed at North Korea amid signs that Pyongyang will soon follow through on a threat to conduct its third atomic test. The region has also seen a boost in diplomatic activity since last month, when […]
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Girl power
The decision by the Department of Defense to lift the military’s ban on women serving in combat is, at its most basic level, about equality. Having to send Americans off to war should not be cause for celebration regardless of who is asked to do the fighting. The fact is, women have been serving in […]
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Democracy on display tonight
Democracy will be on full display at tonight’s Brunswick Town Council meeting. The town has been heard in its attempts to enhance local representation on the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees. They may offer names for that vital role at the meeting tonight. Though the slot will not be filled until September, it’s […]
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A platform for 2014
Ready or not, the 2014 race for governor has begun. Democrats are talking about finding a highly qualified candidate this time. Eliot Cutler, second-place finisher last time, filed his financial paperwork and is making appearances. And Gov. Paul LePage? He filed a year ago and, whatever his current standing with voters, everything we know about […]
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It’s the independent who needs to explain himself
In response to your editorial (“Dems: Do not run for governor,” p. 6, Jan. 23), I must say I was disappointed it was not only so short-sighted, but also so onesided. Your admonition negates the importance of party platforms and what they mean for candidates and voters. It also ignores the importance of a “free” […]
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Raise sales tax, not property tax
To the Editor: I’m writing in response to Gina Hamilton’s very well written article on Jan. 30 (OpEd: “Socked with state costs, towns, cities in shock,” p. A6) regarding Gov. LePage’s proposed elimination of revenue sharing funds, in an effort to cut costs. I do not believe the state of Maine should cut its funding […]
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How to end homelessness
To the Editor: Homelessness in Maine is a solvable problem. The most effective way to end this problem is to make more supported housing and put people in those instead of shelters. Supported housing is cheap apartments for homeless people. They help people find jobs and provide resourses that are needed. They also provide counseling […]