Report: Maine workers among least productive

Despite a relatively high education level, Mainers are among the country's least productive workers, says a report issued Thursday by the Maine Development Foundation.

Changes needed now to manage climate

I spoke recently with Elena, one of the five college students who are in Maine to raise awareness about climate change.

On GMO labeling, Collins should stand with Mainers

Sen. Susan Collins had a chance to stand with most of the people in Maine and the country who want to see all genetically modified food labeled, but she voted against it.

Standing with sign for 13 hours amazing experience

On July 9, I stood in front of the old post office building in Waterville with a sign that said, "I stand with Wendy Davis." Many people stopped and asked, "Who's Wendy?"

Attorney owes domestic violence victims apologies

I was very offended by defense attorney David Sanders' comments regarding domestic violence in the July 27 article about Carole Swan's trial.

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MLB: Red Sox rally with 6 in 9th to beat Mariners

BOSTON (AP) — Daniel Nava’s long single to center field capped a six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Boston Red Sox came back to beat the Mariners 8-7 on Thursday night and sweep Seattle in the three-game series.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: The Red Barn survives

AUGUSTA -- The Red Barn was dead. Deader than dead. Deader than deader than dead.

BASEBALL: Volunteer still helping despite long commute

AUGUSTA -- Garry Markoff will put a lot miles on his car this week, traveling from his home in Wells to the State American Legion baseball tournament in Augusta. A couple of weeks ago, during the State Babe Ruth tournament for 13-year-olds, he made the 100-mile trip five days in a row.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: No 2 ways about it for Mules this season

PORTLAND -- If Colby College head football coach Jonathan Michaeles has his way, the Mules will rely much less on two-way players in 2013 than they did in 2012.