Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, on the U.S. military’s eyes on the Asian Pacific: Slowly and gingerly, the United States is rebuilding its military presence in the Asian Pacific, and in two cases doing so at the invitation ”“ though cloaked in diplomatic double […]
2014
Posted inJournal Tribune
With officer leaving, KPD to change command structure
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Police Department will soon be reconfiguring its command structure. The change was inspired, in part, by the impending departure of Lt. Anthony Bean Burpee, who will soon leave his post to assume duties as chief of the Gilford, N.H. police department. Bean Burpee is one of two lieutenants currently working in […]
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U.S. energy secretary says climate action critical
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said Friday changing the way the country gets its energy is critical to protecting the climate, boosting the economy and enhancing national security. During an energy summit at Middlebury College, Moniz told the state’s congressional delegation, Gov. Peter Shumlin and industry officials that President Barack Obama’s administration […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Michaud will govern with compassion, unlike LePage
Every day, I work with resourceful health care professionals who serve people who are homeless, refugees, immigrants and others who cannot pay for their health care. Most of the patients we see have complex medical conditions made worse by their lack of health care. These are the people who have been directly affected by Gov. […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Detroit’s Scherzer wins marquee matchup with Red Sox
The Tigers blank Boston, 1-0.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Hillary Rodham Clinton sounds populist economic theme
She addresses income inequality in a speech likely to appeal to the Democratic Party’s base.
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Conservatives worry about the Republican Party’s future
Alarmed by a resurgence of the GOP establishment, they call for a recommitment to bedrock principles.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Conservatives worry about the Republican Party’s future
Alarmed by a resurgence of the GOP establishment, they call for a recommitment to bedrock principles.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Greely girls fall in final seconds to Massabesic
CUMBERLAND—The Greely girls’ lacrosse team is still looking to put together a complete 50 minute effort. Friday afternoon, the Rangers hosted defending Western Class A champion Massabesic and had opportunities to produce a signature victory, but they slipped away. Greely trailed the Mustangs, 5-2, at halftime, but erupted for three goals in 76 seconds to […]
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Schoolgirl roundup: Scarborough survives against McAuley
The Red Storm push across a run in the bottom of the seventh to remain undefeated.