2013
Here’s what’s different for Democrats in 2014
For all the skeptics of whether a Democrat can still win a statewide election, including the Times Record (Editorial: “Dems: Do not run for governor,” p. 6, Jan. 23), party Chairman Ben Grant has a message: Democrats will field a strong candidate for governor, and it will be someone the party can rally around. In […]
God, country and LePage
In many other states, there is some really good economic news, and governors across this great county doing their part to keep campaign promises managing other people’s money. Other states, such as California, are as insane with other people’s money as the Senate, House and executive branch of our federal government. When we look at […]
Kids being kids, set on violence
To the Editor: I have not seen any of these controversial student video projects, “Kids shooting kids” (page A1, Jan. 15), but I am dismayed by those who have written in defending the alleged violent content of such expression. One argues that it is a lawful means of acquiring a skill set that will serve […]
Roe v. Wade didn’t mandate abortions
To the Editor: Forty years have passed since the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of the national right to abortion. That meant and means to me that, if and when women need or want an abortion for any reason, it was and is still legal, although barely, to have one. That meant and means […]
Funerals begin for 233 killed in Brazil blaze
SANTA MARIA, Brazil The bodies of the young college students were found piled up just inside the entrance of the Kiss nightclub, among more than 230 people who died in a cloud of toxic smoke after a blaze enveloped the crowded locale within seconds and set off a panic. Hours later, the horrific chaos had […]
Iran says it sent monkey into space
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said today it has successfully sent a monkey into space, describing the launch as another step toward Tehran’s goal of a manned space flight. According to a brief report on state TV, the rocket dubbed Pishgam, or Pioneer in Farsi, reached a height of 72 miles. The report gave no […]
William G. Weingart
BRUNSWICK — William G. Weingart, 67, of Scarponi Drive, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick.
Charles Sumner Pettigrew
TOPSHAM — Charles Sumner “Bill” Pettigrew of Topsham, formerly of Lynn, Mass., died on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at age 82. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. […]