We avoid writing about national celebration months because there are so darn many of them. From national Prune Breakfast Month in January to national Lasagna Awareness Month in July to National Toilet Tank Repair Month in September, there are more than 200 of the blasted things. By the way, look that toilet thing up — […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Sumner wind ordinance ready for hearing, vote
SUMNER — After nearly a year of often contentious debate, the town’s Industrial Wind Ordinance Committee members showed a spirit of conciliation and compromise in their final meeting. They unanimously accepted the version of the proposed Industrial Wind Energy Facility Ordinance arrived at in their three-hour meeting Thursday. Selectmen were in attendance and certified the […]
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Bonds likely to separate LePage and his party
Last November, for the first time in decades, Maine voters had no bond issues to consider after the first year of a legislative session. Whether they have any to vote on this November may well depend on the war of wills shaping up between Gov. Paul LePage and his erstwhile Republican allies. Although the Legislature […]
Posted inOur View
Accepting a higher good in overflights
We suspect the debate over the U.S. Air Force flying training missions in Maine is dominated by a vocal minority that is unwilling to occasionally part with a few seconds of silence. The U.S. Air Force filed a draft environmental impact statement two weeks ago to base its new F-35A Lightning II jet fighters at […]
Posted insj-web, Specials
Profile 2012
SUN MEDIA GROUP presents Profile 2012, our annual snapshot of the businesses and organizations that provide innovative and important services to our communities. Here you will find business profiles that provide a look at a company’s or organization’s products and services, key contact information, sales levels, ownership, employment growth, and historical background. Profile 2012 features […]
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
Senate finance reports answer few questions
AUGUSTA — As the 11 candidates for U.S. Senate canvass the state ahead of the June 12 primary, campaign finances may not be on voters’ minds, but the topic certainly will be on candidates’ minds. Campaign finance reports for the 1st quarter of 2012 were required to be filed with the Federal Election Commission by […]
Posted inOur View
We’re just busting with good news
The grass was green, the trees were flowering and the sun was shining yesterday, all of which left us with nary an editorial complaint. Just a few quibbles. Free breakfast for all At first, the announcement that Auburn schools will offer free lunches to all students, not just those who qualify by family income, raised […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Our View
Guns, rock stars and jet fighters over Maine
Pro-gun rocker Ted Nugent’s bombastic comments on the president and the story of how two members of the Bangor City Council felt they should dis-invite Nugent to a summertime festival in the Queen City prompted vigorous commenting by our online audience this week. One story from the Bangor Daily News on how Nugent’s show will […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Maine named most peaceful state
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A state-by-state assessment measuring crime, guns and other factors lists Maine as the most peaceful state. The nonpartisan, independent Institute for Economics and Peace released its second annual peace index on Tuesday. The ranking is based on analysis of homicide, violent crime, policing, incarceration rates and availability of small arms data. […]
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Maine Guide convicted of cruelty to bobcat
BELFAST — It didn’t take long Monday afternoon for a Waldo County jury to decide the fate of a Master Maine Guide and Maine State Prison guard who was accused of aggravated animal cruelty against a bobcat.Less than an hour after the conclusion of the daylong trial, the jury in Waldo County Superior Court returned […]