Waterville girls win state Class B track and field; York, Falmouth boys tie...
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Bethanie Brown snapped state records in the 1,600-meter run and the 3,200 Saturday at Mount Desert Island High School to lead the Waterville Panthers to their sixth straight state...
View ArticleI called the authorities on my vegan ex-daughter-in-law
Now she won't let me see Kimmy anymore. Was I so wrong?
View ArticleZac Brown’s soulful country rocks the Waterfront
All day long, it threatened to rain – but the predicted downpour stayed away for the duration of the Zac Brown Band’s set on the Bangor Waterfront Saturday night. Rain jackets, ponchos and hot...
View ArticleSacopee Valley boys, Orono girls capture Class C state track titles
AUGUSTA, Maine — There was a little bit of everything at the Class C track and field state championships Saturday at Cony High School. Fans witnessed record-setting efforts, come-from-behind victories,...
View ArticleDoubront earns win as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 7-4
TORONTO — Nick Punto gave the Boston Red Sox the kind of production they’ve come to expect from Dustin Pedroia. Punto homered and fell a triple shy of the cycle, Felix Doubront won for the fifth time...
View ArticleFlooding begins as 3-4 inches of rain soaks parts of Maine
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Heavy rain is soaking Maine — from the state’s western half to the mountains — causing flooding in streams and some rivers. The National Weather Service reports some communities saw...
View ArticleFormer president of Egypt Hosni Mubarak gets life sentence; sons acquitted
CAIRO — Former President Hosni Mubarak has received a life sentence for failing to stop the killing of protesters during Egypt’s uprising. But he and his sons have been cleared of corruption charges,...
View ArticleSen. Susan Collins is among those fighting for servicewomen who have been...
No war against women? Try telling that to the women of the U.S. Armed Forces. In two very particular ways, our servicewomen are on the front lines of this war-that-isn’t: First, they run twice the risk...
View ArticleIs Bilderberg a conference on world affairs or a secret cabal?
Over the years, conspiracy buffs have embraced such notions that the group is behind the creation of the euro and selects the winners and losers in the U.S. presidential election.
View ArticleThe Subaru Outback: Here’s to compromise
Exterior and interior styling so inoffensive it is accepted by tea party adherents and liberal Democrats alike.
View ArticlePortion size under attack in latest battle against obesity
The move intensified the debate over how far government should go to steer individual behavior in the name of health.
View ArticleP&G coupon deal is back this week at Kmart
I see alot of good deals using our P&G coupons from this weekend
View Article2012 Mini Cooper Roadster: Joy isn’t always practical
Its design intent was readily apparent — to run fast and handle sharply, preferably with its throwback single-layer cloth top thrown to the back and properly folded.
View ArticleWhy can’t everything be made like a Honda Acura?
You'll find no loose fits, unfinished edges or fudged errors masquerading as a final fix.
View ArticleWeather HAS Permitted !!
When Karen and Ray said they’d travel 3 hrs to attend the Manes and Tails Family Barn Dance if it wasn’t raining, they meant it. Fun activities, dancing and plenty of food were enjoyed by all who...
View ArticleThe Most Dangerous Part
Maine was again in the news last week as being among the top ten most bike-friendly states. Whenever I see these articles it always astounds me that there could be 40 or more states where roads are...
View ArticlePedestrian killed in Bangor hit-and-run, police looking for vehicle
BANGOR, Maine — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Main Street in Bangor late Saturday night, and police are looking for information about the vehicle involved or its occupants. The male...
View ArticleWant to be a lifeguard? Jobs are open and training’s available
Within the past week, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands announced that its still looking to fill five full-time lifeguard positions at Popham Beach and Reid state parks, two of the most popular...
View ArticleThinking Like a Scientist
by Leighann Over April vacation I was one of six JFDS students who participated in the Young Environmental Leaders Program at the MDI Biological Lab in BarHarbor. There we learned about the importance...
View ArticleBeing Good Enough
I called an old friend recently to offer congratulations on her success. She had attained the biggest promotion of her career. Instead of thanking me she sighed and said, “yeah…I’ve reached the...
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