I as a (Non-Denominational) ordained clergyman since 1976, say that "GODS LOVE", is unconditional,. If 2 concenting adults who happen to love one another, let them be joined in Holy Marriage. Politics has no business interfering in the love that "GOD" gave them. It appears to me that the gay marriage opponents, really need to find something better to do with their time instead of interfering with peoples lives.
What "GOD HAS JOINED TOGETHER" let no man put assunder. I feel that god put us all on this earth for a reason. If a man is gay or a woman is lesbien, they always must think of themselves as the best gay and lesbiens that there can be. And that is the reason god put them on the earth in the first place.
A person with a temperment such as this guy has, certainly has no business being in the public service business. Especially working with kids and women.
Whomever is responsible for this action, should be fired from their job, they should not ever be able to aquire any state pension benefits, or any U.S. benefits of anykind. This is an unexplainable incident.
Why should the State be paying for people to get off these drugs? It is not the states fault these people are on drugs. Therefor the state should not be using hard workers money and tax payer monies to get these people off drugs. Let them get a supportive paying job and pay for their own rehab. Thats why most states don't have enough money.
Mr. Heath and Mr. Madore need to find something more productive and more constructive to do with their time. Not everyone agrees with their stupid views. Furthermore "GOD" never condemned anyone.
What is wrong with people talking and driving in the first place? Do they not care how dangerous that really is? People that talk on the phone and drive deserve more than a slap on the wrist. They need to have their driving pridvelege revoked up to at least a year.
Who ever stold this guys wheelchar either needed a ride home, or planned to sell it for drug money. I'm so glad the police found it. I hope whoever stold it gets as much time in prison as an auto theift gets. And nothing less.
I personally know how this gentleman feels, as I have a power wheelchair myself as well. There is no need of anyone taking someones power wheelchair. Fortunately I can still drive. It more than likely was a drug dealer or just a young punk that wanted a ride home.
I don't wonder why Ms. McCormic resigned. The damn republicans want to take over every state in the country. They want things their way and if it's not their way it's the highway. How can any state get ahead with Republicans in office anyway, most politicians have to be crooks to get into the office they hold, how can anyone expect them to be honest after they're elected? They blame the crisis that the states are in on Obama, when it was George W. Bush that started it all to begin with.
It appears to me that both Mr. Madore & Mr. Heath really need to find something more to do with their time. If 2 people really love one another it is nobodys business but theirs and God. Leave them alone, and it certainly isn't the senates business, nor the legislators business either. Politics have no right trying to interfere with peoples rights under the law. They definately need to leave religion out of it as well.
I feel rather they are juveniles or not, their names should be published in the paper as an adult is. If they can commit the crime, they certainly deserve to have their names in print too.
Why aren't the owners of these vehicles being responsible themselves? If they put their things in a place where they couldn't be seen, such as their trunk, or under the seat and locked their vehicles as they should maybe this type of thing wouldn't be happening. You certainly cannot blame someone else for your own ignorance.
Times have changed so much over the years. "GOD PUT ALL OF US ON THIS EARTH FOR A REASON". If a person is gay apparently that is the reason "GOD INTENDED" this person to be here for. God also said "HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN" cast the first stone. All have sinned and come short of the glory of "GOD".
I as a licensed retired clergyman, do not see anything wrong with a gay marriage. If 2 consenting adults choose to be married so be it. I don't see why the Catholics are fussing so over this issue anyway. Religion should not be mixed in, or involved in politics anyway. As I recall a few years bk. there were several Catholic Preist involved in sex with children. If they allowed their preist to be married as regular heterosexuals, this would not have happened. If a person is gay that is apparently the purpose that god put that person on this earth for.
I as an ordained clergyman, do not feel that this should be an issue that the state should deal with. This is a matter between God and the persons wanting and accepting it. "God" put us all on this earth for a reason, and whatever we are doing here and how we live our lives, is the reason he intended for us for being here. Rather it be gay,bi sexual, or heterosexual. It is none of anyones business except the persons wishing gay marriage, and Gods.
The likely reason this guy was looking for the local court house more than likely was, he just wanted to see how many police were on duty. Only so he could go after his prey without being noticed so quickly.
I have said this before, and I'll say it again. Wal-Mart needs better security at all their stores. Not only in stores in Maine, but at all their stores in the U.S.. They also need private security companies to cover these stores and cover their parking lots as well.
Juvenile arrest should be printed the same as adult arrest are. Regardless if they are a juvenile or not. If they are old enough to commit the crime. Let their name be in print as well as an adult is.
I really don't believe that this lady knew how fast she was going. If she was going 35 M.P.H. in that area, she should be cited for excessive speed, and for failure to maintain control of her vehicle. To my knowledge the speed limit in that area is 25 M.P.H.
I remember growing up in Mexico as a kid. We had 1 full time cheif of Police and several so called constables. At that time they weren't required by laws like in todays scociety to have plenty of training. It is really too bad that the laws are so stringent now. If they weren't, the police departments could go back to the ways of old. There is less population in Mexico now than there was then. I do know that with more crime now than then officiers are needed but the laws need to be less demanding for more and better police.
Anyone that keeps a dangerous pit bull or any kind of dangerous dog needs to be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Pit bulls should never be kept where there are children anyway. If they are they should be muzzled at all times.
As long as Maine or any other state has a Republican Governor, things are going to get worse instead of better. All the Republicans want is for the Rich to get Richer and the Poor to get Poorer. Unfortunately thats the way it has always been. The people of the U.S. are really dumb, We had a Republican President in office for many years before a Democrat President took office and got us out of the mess we were in at that time. Now the Republicans are trying to Blame the mess the U.S. is in on the Dems, when the Repub's put us in the mess to start with.
A person such as this certainly does not belong anywhere in society. She doesn't even deserve prison. Prison is too good for her. She deserves to die the same way her innocent little boy did.
Why can't these people qualify for Assisted living at home through a licensed agency? It would be alot cheaper than a facility in the long run. It would also save the state alot of money as well.
I remember when Maddy opened that business. It was in the old Telix Gogan barber shop next door to the current Maddy's Pizza. As a youngster growing up in that area, I done alot of business there over the years.
A person who hits any kid is not competent to be driving especially if a bus is stopped with his red lights flashing. The person who hit him should get more than just a fine. That person also needs to take a state driver education course and needs to have his license revoked for up to 5 years.
It seems as though this baby death deserves much more time for murder than he is getting. 6 years is nothing, he should be put to death the say way he actually killed this baby.
Gov. LePage is certainly in the wrong business. He is not a people person and has no business being in politics to start with. Furthermore how can people in the U.S. who voted all these republicans in office, expect the U.S. people to bail out the messes that the republicans got us into in the first place. Now they're only playing a blame game. The democrats blame republicans and the republicans blame the democrats. And the college electorate needs to be abolished in all states, to save money as well. Under any republican administration, the "Rich are getting Richer and the poor are getting poorer". It should be only by the actual vote and popular vote by the actual voter that counts.
My question is who is paying for these trials anyway? The state should no be paying, and if he's incarcerated he must have came from a wealthy family. He was found guilty and it should be left at that......
A dangerous person such as this has no business being anywhere but in prison. He also needs to take anger managemet classes and needs to be kept locked up for many years as well.
It appears to me that this guy needs to be put in prision. He needs the same treatment to him in prision after he gets there that he gave his defensless father.
Most people like this person enjoy being in jail. In jail they get the love from other inmates they lack in their everyday life. Thats why they keep on being repeat offenders. Not to mention they get free room and board that someone else has to pay for, namely the working person.
It appears to me this guy has no respect for his life and dignity or anyone elses either. He really could use some serious counciling and not get away with this as most people do. I'm not just talking prision or a slap on the wrist, and the judge needs not to say don't do this again. He should not be able to have any further contact with this child or any other child, he is clearly dangerous and also needs serious anger management classes as well till his aggretions are recovered fully.
I am a disabled retired clergyman and feel that as long as 2 people love each other, why shouldn't they be allowed to marry?, as a man and woman do? They have noone to answer to except GOD ALMIGHTY Himself. I wish them the best of luck on this issue. Religion and politics have no place in society especialy in issues such as this.
Byron Ouelette used to be a Mexico Police Officer and was one of the best officiers in his era of policemen in the area. He was compassionate and understanding of his job and of the citizens he served. Mexico needs more officiers like he was.
When it comes to voting for inportant issues such as casinos, the people in Maine are disgusting. They vote on issues that aren't inportant such as casinos that would create jobs and boost the economy in their already depressed community. Again thats another ploy for the republicans to oust the dems and take over the country. They think so.The vast majority of Dems are and always have been for the poor, and the vast majority of repubs are for the rich and have always been that way. Hopefully people can open their eyes and see this ongoing trend.
This mother that killed her young son was mentaly disturbed, and she deserves the same kind of death that she gave to him. She does not deserve to live, even in prison, prison is too good for her.
Mr. Conant should never be allowed to have a license again especialy with a OUI charge hanging over his head. He also should be removed from whatever public position he may hold as well.
No matter what any person is doing on this earth, it is however the reason god intended for us to be here and do. Maine might as well join other states in their quest for proper gay marriage. Gay people are not here to promote homosexuality, they are simply here to promote quality of healthier families. Promote healthier families through real "LOVE" and nothing else. Maine has more than their share of gay ppl that want to show their love in public but can't in fear of retaliation for their action. "LIVE AND LET LIVE".
How does the state or federal govt. ever expect to recoup their money if a person is jailed or fined? It is obvious that once a person is fined by the state or govt. for a crime such as this, nobody will hire the offender again for anything.
What is wrong with ppl not carrying insurance anyway? It is reqired by law in the vast majority of the states in the U.S. The responsible party needs to take the punishment for this crime they need to pay restititution to the state of Maine or the sheriff's dept., and need to have their license suspended for an indefinate period of time.
What is wrong with these ppl anyway? Do they not realize that this would only increase their property values. Do they not realize that this would decrease their tax burden somewhat? It appears to me that these ppl have nothing better to do than find fault with something that will increase their already stressed community, they need to get a life and do whats right for the betterment of their community.
These people should get more than a slap on the wrist for their wrong doing. They should also never be allowed to have another animal of any kind. Unfortunately 9 out of 10 times this kind of ppl only get a slap on the wrist and are told not to do it again.
What in the hell is wrong with this police officier anyway? They are suppose to know not to leave their gun and shield in a car. It sounds to me like, he needs more training than he already has received.
It seems if the town cares about the people and their feelings of sentiment, they would vote to keep the old school. Use it for new town offices and lease the remainder of it for and to other non-profit organizations. C'mon ppl use your heads for something besides a hat rack.
Where does this clown get off making such an exzorbrant fee for a salary anyway. This is supposed to be a non-profit organization. It seems as though the director could at least lower their prospective salary requirements anyway. They need to live the way the poor people do and struggle to get along as the unfortunate do.
I remember as a youngster before the energy crisis in the early 80's, the speed limit on Maine Turnpike was 75 MPH anyway. Then when Pres. Carter was in office, we had that mess that created a worse mess than we already had. Then Pres. Carter made every state drop the speed limit in every state to 65 MPH.
It appears to me this car wasn't roadworthy. Or it wasn't inspected properly. The vast majority of cars now a days need to have the prake pressed before being able to shift from park.
This pervert should have gotten more time than he did for the crime he commited. He should also be made to undergo some kind of treatment in child abuse. The same should be done to him that he done to that innocent boy.
Do the courts think they'll ever get their money back if they fine a person that is jailed, it is obvious the arrested person has no money to start with and they are a menace to themselves and to society.
Do the courts think they'll ever get their money back if they fine a person that is jailed, it is obvious the arrested person has no money to start with and they are a menace to themselves and to society.
How dare this clown be called a pastor? Anyone that displays this kind of cruelty to any animal has no morals in humanity or other. For an act such as this he should be immediately dismissed from his duty as a "SO CALLED PASTOR'.
It seems as though if the police present their case to the guys medical supplier he could get a new supply for the month especialy with proof that it was stolen.
The owners of this dog should be more than charged, they should be made to pay full restitution for the little girls injuries and pay full restitution for the trauma she received. Plus they should not be allowed to have nother vicious dog ever.
The owners of this dog should be more than charged, they should be made to pay full restitution for the little girls injuries and pay full restitution for the trauma she received. Plus they should not be allowed to have nother vicious dog ever.
Lewiston has enough problems already. They certainly don't need a person such as this trying to run a public office. Personaly to me it sounds like this person needs psycicatric help before he tries running for any public office. He also needs anger management classes as well. Anyone with any common sence would not vote for him anyway, why waste the publics money on such a useless candidate?
S-J needs to do a better job of placing pictures on their website. More than half the time pics of couples are only half a picture, or the tops of the heads aren't there at all.
The vast majority of U.S. cities have noise ordinances in place but the problem is police can't be everywhere. And the vast majority of people don't give a damn about what other people think of the noise they are making. And apparently the police don't care either.
It appears to me that S-J needs to get a new photo copier or something. When S-J prints phots of peoples weddings or announcements they never have the whole picture of the couple. It seems as though more than half the time the persons heads are cut off. Why does this happen?
What is an elderly man of 87 doing driving in the first place? After 80-81 years old it is more than past time to hang up the keys and give up driving. Maine is getting as bad as Florida for accidents involving the elderly.
People that have a pitbull have no business having a dog like that in a public park anyway. Furthermore a pitbull going to a park like that should have a muzzle on anyway. Maine lawmakers need to get a law passed that all vicious or aggressive dogs need to be muzzled especialy in public places.
When I was a student at MSAD 43 in Mexico in the 70's, any and all of our school lunches were homemade. All our dinner rolls,desserts,and virtualy everything was homemade. We were not allowed chocolate milk only white milk, our hamburger roll and hot dog rolls were homemade as well. The cooks at MSAD 43 had to prepare lunches for every school in the district. What happened to the good old days? Menus were also planned on a weekly basis by the head cook who had several workers under her. Those people knew how to work on healthy meals for students. The majority of the school meals back then was something that students enjoyed eating.
It is past time for this relic of a building to be torn down. They tore the buildings down that were in front of this building because they claimed they were an eye sore for people coming into the city. But they left this dilapidated building there. It too is an eye sore for people coming into Lewiston, it should have been taken down when the others were.
Call boxes in Mexico were done away with several years ago, due in fact of having so many false alarms. Why send fire crews out at such a large cost to the town for a damn stupid false alarm? Mexico has a mostly complete volunteer fire department, at any time when an alarm was sounded 20-30 people showed up. But even as volunteers they still got paid for showing up, what a waste of tax payer money.. Rumford is right to do away with unnessary call boxes.
with the over flow of residents Lewiston has, they should allow residents to park on the street over night. I live in a city as large or if not larger, They have no parking ban whatsoever, they just plow around the cars. and they allow overnight street parking. Especialy if the tenant has nowhere else to park. What is their problem?, if the plow driver can't go around a car they shouldn't be driving a plow.
With the convictions this guy has he needs more than jail, he also needs re-hab as well. Sending him to jail dosen't accomplish anything. If he's ordered to pay restitution he can't pay, because he's in jail. They need to find a way for people in jail to pay restitution to their victims. Be it working for the county or city during his jail time for minimum wage or whatever.
For the person looking for a car, I strongly advise them to go to Tri County Auto on Route 4 in Livermore. In the past I have bought several cars from them and they are very reasonable. They are buy here pay here, but Patty there will work with you as to what you can afford.
Geez at 16 years old this guy had no business driving in the first place, he's not mature enough, he's still a kid. Mr. Riley at 86 years old shouldn't be driving either, at that age it's time to hang up the damn keys.
The only reason I can see for the failure of this(bull)bill, are the vast majority of Mainers are homophobic, and still living in the 20's and 30's. Religion has no rights sticking it's nose in politics in the first place. Religion and politic don't make a good mix under any circumstances.
Religion of anykind has " NO RIGHT PLACING THEIR NOSE WHERE IT DON'T BELONG". Religion and politics "DO NOT MIX". People that feel they are above god and think they know the rules, are in for a sad awakening on judgement day. God himself is the only one that can make the world decision if a person goes to heaven or hell.
For the person missing a car key, and a laptop computer, they had no businiess having people in their hotel room. Sounds to me like someone bit off more than they could chew. Just because someone is away from home, don't mean they have to engage in extra cirricular activities.
Stay to hell off the damn cell phone,stop being in such a hurry, and pay closer attention to what you and others are doing these kind of accidents wouldn't happen.
Politics and religion don't mix under any circumstances, and people that can't accept this obviously have nothing better to do. They really need to find something better to do with their time. The catholics also need to stop judging others, about their lifestyles as well, they "ARE NOT GOD" although they may think that they are, holier than thou but they're no better than the gay guy down the block. Leave the issue alone. "GOD IS THE ONLY ONE" who should and can decide whats right and wrong.
At 16 and 17 years old, I personaly don't feel these kids should be driving. They are still kids, and perhaps don't have maturity to drive. They are taking on an adult responsibility that they are not capable of handling. They are still kids.
People who destroy or vandalize other peoples resting places need help, they are really sick people. I hope the find the perpertrators and do punish them to the fullest extent of the law, not just with a slap on the wrist and say don't do it again. When they are found be juveniles or not, the deserve to have their names in print, the same as an adult commiting a crime.
I strongly feel, that any kid whom does a crime such as this, or any other crime needs to be named. Protecting this kid is really not protecting him, it is actually hurting him. If they are old enough to do the crime, they certainly are old enough to have their name in print and let the public know what they were up to or have done. It's too bad every state is like this. The law needs to stop protecting these damn kids, especially the 16-18 year olds.
I cannot understand why the State of Maine or any other state, has to protect juveniles. This is really a law that needs to be changed. If the juvenile can commit the crime, he or she certainly is worthy of having his or her name in print, the same as an adult would have. All the states have protected ther bad boys and girls way too long.
I as a "Minister of the gospel" The state government has no rights getting involved. Politics and religion don't mix under any condition. Then you have all the "so called Christian people", that claim to be holier than thou", all these people need to get a real life and find something more constructive to do with their free time. "God put us all here for a purpose". Whatever we are doing here is the purpose god put us here, rather u be straight,gay, or bi sexual, this is the purpose god intended for us and thats why we're here in the first place.
The State of Maine and any other State, should have a law that would force a person who buys a former police car to paint it within 30 days from date of purchase, or if they can't have it painted, not allow it to be driven until it can be painted but, not painted a traditional police color.
After a fire in the spring, selectman and town overseers, should have seen to it that this building was torn down. They should have made the owner tear it down. Furthermore there should have been no electricity to the building to begin with.
Nice pics S.J., good job. Who in the hell are these people? and what are they wanted for? If you are going to post pictures, you need to put names to the pictures so people will know what they are looking for,
More than likely a cell phone was involved. Maine really needs to pass a law banning people from using cell phone while they are behind the wheel, and stiff penalties for fines of people using cell phones while driving.
Rather the guys are juveniles or not, their names should be published the same as an adult is. The state is not doing these juveniles any justice by withholding their names, if they can do the crime, their names deserve to be published as an adult. C'mon people of Maine, wake up and smell the roses.
I have said before, and I'll say it again, a 16 year old has bo business operating a vehicle. Nine out of ten times they are not mature enough or safe enough at sixteen to be making adult decisions.
Sounds to me like this professor should stick to his own area of law expertise. He really needs to get a clue and get a life. He has no business sticking his nose where it doesn't belong. "GOD ALMIGHTY" is the only one that has the right to judge, not some damn law professor. God says "judge not lest ye be judged".
First off, the church has no right getting involved in politics in the first place. The catholics may not believe in homosexuality , but yet the preists themselves are the biggest perpertraitors of this. Whats up with that anyway? If preist were allowed to marry and have a family like normal people, there would not be so much sexual abuse of preist molesting children. Nobody has the right whatsoever to jude except GOD ALMIGHTY HIMSELF. IT IS HIS DECISION and NONE OF NOBODYS BUSINESS. Religion and politics do not mix. KEEP RELIGION OUT OF THE POLITICAL ISSUES.
All these people who refuse to press charges for an assult, are just leaving the door open for themselves for a more serious crime on themself or somebody else.
I know Ben Roberts, he really needs an extensive 12 step program, not just to be put in jail. His poor mom has gone through so much with him, I feel really bad for her. Her and his step dad are wonderful and great people.
I cannot understand why that when a juvenile is involved in a crime, why in the hell can't they print and publish their name? They certainly are old enough to be doing what they're not suppose to be doing. Their name should be put in print the same as anybody elses should, juvenile or not.
Maine to my knowledge was the last place to get 911 response system in the first place. The 911 system was voted in by voters in the McKernanan years as governor and was never inplace until the late years of the Angus King administration. Whats up with that anyway?
I certainly cannot understand why this guy doesn't get the same jail time and the same fine as anybody else driving with OUI, with such a high alcohol content. His right to be a police officier should be revoked indefinately, he should loose his license for up to 90 days the same as anyone else would have. He should also be fined up to at least $500.00 dollars. If his trial would have been somewher in the state other than Androscoggin County he may have gotten the right sentence but he's supposed to be one of the good guys that protect and serve. What kind of an example is he setting?, that it's ok to drive drunk and get away with it?, what a joke the court system is. Different laws for "so called" good guys while others have to suffer.
More than likely a crash like the second one posted was due to someones negligence not paying attention or caused by someone talking on a cell phone. Cell phones should be banned while anyone is behind the wheel.
Our dogs are our children, We don't go much of anywhere without tem. In July of 2009 we traveled to Maine of course our 2 dogs "Butters" and "R.J. had to go with us. They are both dogs from a shelter. Butters is a 12 year old parti colored cocker spaniel and R.J, is a 3 year old springer spaniel. We live in N.W. Ohio. We usualy find accomodations where they'll let dogs in the motel. WWW.Petswelcome.com. We got Butters from McKennels when we lived in Maine, then we had a cocker lasho/apso mix we got in Lewiston. He was 14 years old on his passing last summer. We took him in for some dental work and he never recovered from the anistetic, he passed on 08/08/08, then we got R.J. We love our boys and they get along great together.
Recent Comments
Gay Marriage
I as a (Non-Denominational) ordained clergyman since 1976, say that "GODS LOVE", is unconditional,. If 2 concenting adults who happen to love one another, let them be joined in Holy Marriage. Politics has no business interfering in the love that "GOD" gave them. It appears to me that the gay marriage opponents, really need to find something better to do with their time instead of interfering with peoples lives.
What "GOD HAS JOINED TOGETHER" let no man put assunder. I feel that god put us all on this earth for a reason. If a man is gay or a woman is lesbien, they always must think of themselves as the best gay and lesbiens that there can be. And that is the reason god put them on the earth in the first place.
Lewiston Officier Arrested
A person with a temperment such as this guy has, certainly has no business being in the public service business. Especially working with kids and women.
Gay Marriage
It is really time Mr. Madore and his cronies found something better to do with their time.
Baby Death
Anyone who will do an unthinkable act such as this, deserves to have the same thing done to them as they done to this innocent child.
guy left in cell for 4 days
Whomever is responsible for this action, should be fired from their job, they should not ever be able to aquire any state pension benefits, or any U.S. benefits of anykind. This is an unexplainable incident.
State Paying For Clinics
Why should the State be paying for people to get off these drugs? It is not the states fault these people are on drugs. Therefor the state should not be using hard workers money and tax payer monies to get these people off drugs. Let them get a supportive paying job and pay for their own rehab. Thats why most states don't have enough money.
Same Sex Marriage!
Mr. Heath and Mr. Madore need to find something more productive and more constructive to do with their time. Not everyone agrees with their stupid views. Furthermore "GOD" never condemned anyone.
Bus Washing
Why can't the people of this town ever agree on anything? They should have a bus washing facility where the busses are housed.
Talking and driving
What is wrong with people talking and driving in the first place? Do they not care how dangerous that really is? People that talk on the phone and drive deserve more than a slap on the wrist. They need to have their driving pridvelege revoked up to at least a year.
Poliquin
Of course the courts aren't going to find Mr. Poliquin guilty. He is a republican. What else can you expect from a republican that holds an office?
Stolen Wheelchair
Who ever stold this guys wheelchar either needed a ride home, or planned to sell it for drug money. I'm so glad the police found it. I hope whoever stold it gets as much time in prison as an auto theift gets. And nothing less.
wheelchair theft
I personally know how this gentleman feels, as I have a power wheelchair myself as well. There is no need of anyone taking someones power wheelchair. Fortunately I can still drive. It more than likely was a drug dealer or just a young punk that wanted a ride home.
McCormic
I don't wonder why Ms. McCormic resigned. The damn republicans want to take over every state in the country. They want things their way and if it's not their way it's the highway. How can any state get ahead with Republicans in office anyway, most politicians have to be crooks to get into the office they hold, how can anyone expect them to be honest after they're elected? They blame the crisis that the states are in on Obama, when it was George W. Bush that started it all to begin with.
gay marriage in Maine
It appears to me that both Mr. Madore & Mr. Heath really need to find something more to do with their time. If 2 people really love one another it is nobodys business but theirs and God. Leave them alone, and it certainly isn't the senates business, nor the legislators business either. Politics have no right trying to interfere with peoples rights under the law. They definately need to leave religion out of it as well.
Juveniles arrested
I feel rather they are juveniles or not, their names should be published in the paper as an adult is. If they can commit the crime, they certainly deserve to have their names in print too.
Vehicle Theift
Why aren't the owners of these vehicles being responsible themselves? If they put their things in a place where they couldn't be seen, such as their trunk, or under the seat and locked their vehicles as they should maybe this type of thing wouldn't be happening. You certainly cannot blame someone else for your own ignorance.
yes I believe fully in the Bible
Times have changed so much over the years. "GOD PUT ALL OF US ON THIS EARTH FOR A REASON". If a person is gay apparently that is the reason "GOD INTENDED" this person to be here for. God also said "HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN" cast the first stone. All have sinned and come short of the glory of "GOD".
Gay Marriage
I as a licensed retired clergyman, do not see anything wrong with a gay marriage. If 2 consenting adults choose to be married so be it. I don't see why the Catholics are fussing so over this issue anyway. Religion should not be mixed in, or involved in politics anyway. As I recall a few years bk. there were several Catholic Preist involved in sex with children. If they allowed their preist to be married as regular heterosexuals, this would not have happened. If a person is gay that is apparently the purpose that god put that person on this earth for.
Poliquin
If he is this dishonest in State Business, why would anyone want to elect him to a federal office?
Despres
Do these people not understand, that it is the child and their families they are putting in danger and not themselves?
Despres
Do these people not understand, that it is the child and their families they are putting in danger and not themselves?
Teacher giving alchol to minor
From reading this article, it sounds to me like this teacher wants to be another Jerry Sandusky.
Same Sex Marriage!
I as an ordained clergyman, do not feel that this should be an issue that the state should deal with. This is a matter between God and the persons wanting and accepting it. "God" put us all on this earth for a reason, and whatever we are doing here and how we live our lives, is the reason he intended for us for being here. Rather it be gay,bi sexual, or heterosexual. It is none of anyones business except the persons wishing gay marriage, and Gods.
Something Not Right?
Why do they continue to let these people continue to have subsidized apartment buildings and keep getting further in debt?
sexual preditor
The likely reason this guy was looking for the local court house more than likely was, he just wanted to see how many police were on duty. Only so he could go after his prey without being noticed so quickly.
Wal-Mart
I have said this before, and I'll say it again. Wal-Mart needs better security at all their stores. Not only in stores in Maine, but at all their stores in the U.S.. They also need private security companies to cover these stores and cover their parking lots as well.
Pedestrian hit by car
More than likely the driver of this car was distracted by texting,or talking on the phone, or fooling with the radio or cd player. Driver in attention
Juvenile Arrest
Juvenile arrest should be printed the same as adult arrest are. Regardless if they are a juvenile or not. If they are old enough to commit the crime. Let their name be in print as well as an adult is.
accident
I really don't believe that this lady knew how fast she was going. If she was going 35 M.P.H. in that area, she should be cited for excessive speed, and for failure to maintain control of her vehicle. To my knowledge the speed limit in that area is 25 M.P.H.
Mexico Police Officiers
I remember growing up in Mexico as a kid. We had 1 full time cheif of Police and several so called constables. At that time they weren't required by laws like in todays scociety to have plenty of training. It is really too bad that the laws are so stringent now. If they weren't, the police departments could go back to the ways of old. There is less population in Mexico now than there was then. I do know that with more crime now than then officiers are needed but the laws need to be less demanding for more and better police.
Pit Bull
Anyone that keeps a dangerous pit bull or any kind of dangerous dog needs to be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Pit bulls should never be kept where there are children anyway. If they are they should be muzzled at all times.
Maine Care
As long as Maine or any other state has a Republican Governor, things are going to get worse instead of better. All the Republicans want is for the Rich to get Richer and the Poor to get Poorer. Unfortunately thats the way it has always been. The people of the U.S. are really dumb, We had a Republican President in office for many years before a Democrat President took office and got us out of the mess we were in at that time. Now the Republicans are trying to Blame the mess the U.S. is in on the Dems, when the Repub's put us in the mess to start with.
Texas Mom (HUH WHAT A LAUGH)
A person such as this certainly does not belong anywhere in society. She doesn't even deserve prison. Prison is too good for her. She deserves to die the same way her innocent little boy did.
Bath Salts
Bath Salts need to be banned in every state. They actually are of no good or no use to anyone.
a fix for the governor
There is an online question petition to recall Governor LePage, check it out on bing or google and sign it plz
Assisted Living Facilities
Why can't these people qualify for Assisted living at home through a licensed agency? It would be alot cheaper than a facility in the long run. It would also save the state alot of money as well.
Sears & Kmart
If Sears & Kmart sold computers in their stores instead of online only, that would certainly increase their sales
Lemay accident
At 87 years old Mr. Lemay had no business driving anyway. Anyone over 80 should not be driving for their own safety and the safety of others
Maddy's Pizza
I remember when Maddy opened that business. It was in the old Telix Gogan barber shop next door to the current Maddy's Pizza. As a youngster growing up in that area, I done alot of business there over the years.
student hit by driver
A person who hits any kid is not competent to be driving especially if a bus is stopped with his red lights flashing. The person who hit him should get more than just a fine. That person also needs to take a state driver education course and needs to have his license revoked for up to 5 years.
Baby death
It seems as though this baby death deserves much more time for murder than he is getting. 6 years is nothing, he should be put to death the say way he actually killed this baby.
Gov. LePage
Gov. LePage is certainly in the wrong business. He is not a people person and has no business being in politics to start with. Furthermore how can people in the U.S. who voted all these republicans in office, expect the U.S. people to bail out the messes that the republicans got us into in the first place. Now they're only playing a blame game. The democrats blame republicans and the republicans blame the democrats. And the college electorate needs to be abolished in all states, to save money as well. Under any republican administration, the "Rich are getting Richer and the poor are getting poorer". It should be only by the actual vote and popular vote by the actual voter that counts.
Roberts Trial
My question is who is paying for these trials anyway? The state should no be paying, and if he's incarcerated he must have came from a wealthy family. He was found guilty and it should be left at that......
Cruthirds
A dangerous person such as this has no business being anywhere but in prison. He also needs to take anger managemet classes and needs to be kept locked up for many years as well.
Fred Ward
It appears to me that this guy needs to be put in prision. He needs the same treatment to him in prision after he gets there that he gave his defensless father.
In Jail
Most people like this person enjoy being in jail. In jail they get the love from other inmates they lack in their everyday life. Thats why they keep on being repeat offenders. Not to mention they get free room and board that someone else has to pay for, namely the working person.
What In The Hell Was This Guy Thinking?
It appears to me this guy has no respect for his life and dignity or anyone elses either. He really could use some serious counciling and not get away with this as most people do. I'm not just talking prision or a slap on the wrist, and the judge needs not to say don't do this again. He should not be able to have any further contact with this child or any other child, he is clearly dangerous and also needs serious anger management classes as well till his aggretions are recovered fully.
Maine position on gay marriage
I am a disabled retired clergyman and feel that as long as 2 people love each other, why shouldn't they be allowed to marry?, as a man and woman do? They have noone to answer to except GOD ALMIGHTY Himself. I wish them the best of luck on this issue. Religion and politics have no place in society especialy in issues such as this.
Mexico Police
Byron Ouelette used to be a Mexico Police Officer and was one of the best officiers in his era of policemen in the area. He was compassionate and understanding of his job and of the citizens he served. Mexico needs more officiers like he was.
most Mainers are disgusting
When it comes to voting for inportant issues such as casinos, the people in Maine are disgusting. They vote on issues that aren't inportant such as casinos that would create jobs and boost the economy in their already depressed community. Again thats another ploy for the republicans to oust the dems and take over the country. They think so.The vast majority of Dems are and always have been for the poor, and the vast majority of repubs are for the rich and have always been that way. Hopefully people can open their eyes and see this ongoing trend.
mother that killed her own son
This mother that killed her young son was mentaly disturbed, and she deserves the same kind of death that she gave to him. She does not deserve to live, even in prison, prison is too good for her.
accident
Mr. Conant should never be allowed to have a license again especialy with a OUI charge hanging over his head. He also should be removed from whatever public position he may hold as well.
Maine gay marriage
No matter what any person is doing on this earth, it is however the reason god intended for us to be here and do. Maine might as well join other states in their quest for proper gay marriage. Gay people are not here to promote homosexuality, they are simply here to promote quality of healthier families. Promote healthier families through real "LOVE" and nothing else. Maine has more than their share of gay ppl that want to show their love in public but can't in fear of retaliation for their action. "LIVE AND LET LIVE".
crash
Regardless of who this guy is, at 85 years old it is definately time to stop driving. In most cases after 80 is time to hang up the keys.
SUV Roll over
PPL do not realize that a jeep suv always had the shortest wheelbase of most vehicles. Therefor ppl need to use more caution in operating them
fines
How does the state or federal govt. ever expect to recoup their money if a person is jailed or fined? It is obvious that once a person is fined by the state or govt. for a crime such as this, nobody will hire the offender again for anything.
no insurance?
What is wrong with ppl not carrying insurance anyway? It is reqired by law in the vast majority of the states in the U.S. The responsible party needs to take the punishment for this crime they need to pay restititution to the state of Maine or the sheriff's dept., and need to have their license suspended for an indefinate period of time.
Hannaford
What is wrong with these ppl anyway? Do they not realize that this would only increase their property values. Do they not realize that this would decrease their tax burden somewhat? It appears to me that these ppl have nothing better to do than find fault with something that will increase their already stressed community, they need to get a life and do whats right for the betterment of their community.
church feud
What is wrong with these so-called christians? They are supposed to be christian ppl. This is not a very good way of showin Christianity.
animal cruelty
These people should get more than a slap on the wrist for their wrong doing. They should also never be allowed to have another animal of any kind. Unfortunately 9 out of 10 times this kind of ppl only get a slap on the wrist and are told not to do it again.
pets left alone
I think this woman should never be allowed to have another pet. She also should get the same treatment that she left those defensive pets with.
gun and other items
What in the hell is wrong with this police officier anyway? They are suppose to know not to leave their gun and shield in a car. It sounds to me like, he needs more training than he already has received.
whats wrong with these people anyway?
It seems if the town cares about the people and their feelings of sentiment, they would vote to keep the old school. Use it for new town offices and lease the remainder of it for and to other non-profit organizations. C'mon ppl use your heads for something besides a hat rack.
Food Bank Director
Where does this clown get off making such an exzorbrant fee for a salary anyway. This is supposed to be a non-profit organization. It seems as though the director could at least lower their prospective salary requirements anyway. They need to live the way the poor people do and struggle to get along as the unfortunate do.
pump inspection
Most communities have a dept. of weights and measures, why aren't the county or cities weight and measures doing their jobs?
speed limit
I remember as a youngster before the energy crisis in the early 80's, the speed limit on Maine Turnpike was 75 MPH anyway. Then when Pres. Carter was in office, we had that mess that created a worse mess than we already had. Then Pres. Carter made every state drop the speed limit in every state to 65 MPH.
shifting car
It appears to me this car wasn't roadworthy. Or it wasn't inspected properly. The vast majority of cars now a days need to have the prake pressed before being able to shift from park.
sexual assult
This pervert should have gotten more time than he did for the crime he commited. He should also be made to undergo some kind of treatment in child abuse. The same should be done to him that he done to that innocent boy.
bath salts
Do the courts think they'll ever get their money back if they fine a person that is jailed, it is obvious the arrested person has no money to start with and they are a menace to themselves and to society.
bath salts
Do the courts think they'll ever get their money back if they fine a person that is jailed, it is obvious the arrested person has no money to start with and they are a menace to themselves and to society.
animal cruelty
How dare this clown be called a pastor? Anyone that displays this kind of cruelty to any animal has no morals in humanity or other. For an act such as this he should be immediately dismissed from his duty as a "SO CALLED PASTOR'.
theifs
It seems as though if the police present their case to the guys medical supplier he could get a new supply for the month especialy with proof that it was stolen.
charged
The owners of this dog should be more than charged, they should be made to pay full restitution for the little girls injuries and pay full restitution for the trauma she received. Plus they should not be allowed to have nother vicious dog ever.
charged
The owners of this dog should be more than charged, they should be made to pay full restitution for the little girls injuries and pay full restitution for the trauma she received. Plus they should not be allowed to have nother vicious dog ever.
candidate
Lewiston has enough problems already. They certainly don't need a person such as this trying to run a public office. Personaly to me it sounds like this person needs psycicatric help before he tries running for any public office. He also needs anger management classes as well. Anyone with any common sence would not vote for him anyway, why waste the publics money on such a useless candidate?
poor photography
S-J needs to do a better job of placing pictures on their website. More than half the time pics of couples are only half a picture, or the tops of the heads aren't there at all.
loud noise
The vast majority of U.S. cities have noise ordinances in place but the problem is police can't be everywhere. And the vast majority of people don't give a damn about what other people think of the noise they are making. And apparently the police don't care either.
Wedding announcements
It appears to me that S-J needs to get a new photo copier or something. When S-J prints phots of peoples weddings or announcements they never have the whole picture of the couple. It seems as though more than half the time the persons heads are cut off. Why does this happen?
poor trucker
What is an elderly man of 87 doing driving in the first place? After 80-81 years old it is more than past time to hang up the keys and give up driving. Maine is getting as bad as Florida for accidents involving the elderly.
Pitbull attack
People that have a pitbull have no business having a dog like that in a public park anyway. Furthermore a pitbull going to a park like that should have a muzzle on anyway. Maine lawmakers need to get a law passed that all vicious or aggressive dogs need to be muzzled especialy in public places.
healthy school lunches
When I was a student at MSAD 43 in Mexico in the 70's, any and all of our school lunches were homemade. All our dinner rolls,desserts,and virtualy everything was homemade. We were not allowed chocolate milk only white milk, our hamburger roll and hot dog rolls were homemade as well. The cooks at MSAD 43 had to prepare lunches for every school in the district. What happened to the good old days? Menus were also planned on a weekly basis by the head cook who had several workers under her. Those people knew how to work on healthy meals for students. The majority of the school meals back then was something that students enjoyed eating.
It is past time for this
It is past time for this relic of a building to be torn down. They tore the buildings down that were in front of this building because they claimed they were an eye sore for people coming into the city. But they left this dilapidated building there. It too is an eye sore for people coming into Lewiston, it should have been taken down when the others were.
Geez at 85 Mr. Begin has no
Geez at 85 Mr. Begin has no business behind the wheel anyway, c'mon ppl give up driving at least at 80 years old.
At 93 years old Mr. Roy has
At 93 years old Mr. Roy has no business driving. Age 80 is a time to hang up the damn keys.
Good job S-J, where in the
Good job S-J, where in the hell are the pictures that go with the names?, shuch good public news.
Call boxes in Mexico were
Call boxes in Mexico were done away with several years ago, due in fact of having so many false alarms. Why send fire crews out at such a large cost to the town for a damn stupid false alarm? Mexico has a mostly complete volunteer fire department, at any time when an alarm was sounded 20-30 people showed up. But even as volunteers they still got paid for showing up, what a waste of tax payer money.. Rumford is right to do away with unnessary call boxes.
with the over flow of
with the over flow of residents Lewiston has, they should allow residents to park on the street over night. I live in a city as large or if not larger, They have no parking ban whatsoever, they just plow around the cars. and they allow overnight street parking. Especialy if the tenant has nowhere else to park. What is their problem?, if the plow driver can't go around a car they shouldn't be driving a plow.
With the convictions this
With the convictions this guy has he needs more than jail, he also needs re-hab as well. Sending him to jail dosen't accomplish anything. If he's ordered to pay restitution he can't pay, because he's in jail. They need to find a way for people in jail to pay restitution to their victims. Be it working for the county or city during his jail time for minimum wage or whatever.
For the person looking for a
For the person looking for a car, I strongly advise them to go to Tri County Auto on Route 4 in Livermore. In the past I have bought several cars from them and they are very reasonable. They are buy here pay here, but Patty there will work with you as to what you can afford.
At 84 years old, this person
At 84 years old, this person should have hung up his keys at 80. Thats plenty old enough to be deriving.
S-J needs to start putting
S-J needs to start putting names to photos, especialy if they want people to report to police.
Scarry looking guy.
Scarry looking guy.
Geez at 16 years old this
Geez at 16 years old this guy had no business driving in the first place, he's not mature enough, he's still a kid. Mr. Riley at 86 years old shouldn't be driving either, at that age it's time to hang up the damn keys.
The only reason I can see
The only reason I can see for the failure of this(bull)bill, are the vast majority of Mainers are homophobic, and still living in the 20's and 30's. Religion has no rights sticking it's nose in politics in the first place. Religion and politic don't make a good mix under any circumstances.
Religion of anykind has " NO
Religion of anykind has " NO RIGHT PLACING THEIR NOSE WHERE IT DON'T BELONG". Religion and politics "DO NOT MIX". People that feel they are above god and think they know the rules, are in for a sad awakening on judgement day. God himself is the only one that can make the world decision if a person goes to heaven or hell.
For the person missing a car
For the person missing a car key, and a laptop computer, they had no businiess having people in their hotel room. Sounds to me like someone bit off more than they could chew. Just because someone is away from home, don't mean they have to engage in extra cirricular activities.
Stay to hell off the damn
Stay to hell off the damn cell phone,stop being in such a hurry, and pay closer attention to what you and others are doing these kind of accidents wouldn't happen.
Politics and religion don't
Politics and religion don't mix under any circumstances, and people that can't accept this obviously have nothing better to do. They really need to find something better to do with their time. The catholics also need to stop judging others, about their lifestyles as well, they "ARE NOT GOD" although they may think that they are, holier than thou but they're no better than the gay guy down the block. Leave the issue alone. "GOD IS THE ONLY ONE" who should and can decide whats right and wrong.
At 16 and 17 years old, I
At 16 and 17 years old, I personaly don't feel these kids should be driving. They are still kids, and perhaps don't have maturity to drive. They are taking on an adult responsibility that they are not capable of handling. They are still kids.
People who destroy or
People who destroy or vandalize other peoples resting places need help, they are really sick people. I hope the find the perpertrators and do punish them to the fullest extent of the law, not just with a slap on the wrist and say don't do it again. When they are found be juveniles or not, the deserve to have their names in print, the same as an adult commiting a crime.
I strongly feel, that any
I strongly feel, that any kid whom does a crime such as this, or any other crime needs to be named. Protecting this kid is really not protecting him, it is actually hurting him. If they are old enough to do the crime, they certainly are old enough to have their name in print and let the public know what they were up to or have done. It's too bad every state is like this. The law needs to stop protecting these damn kids, especially the 16-18 year olds.
I cannot understand why the
I cannot understand why the State of Maine or any other state, has to protect juveniles. This is really a law that needs to be changed. If the juvenile can commit the crime, he or she certainly is worthy of having his or her name in print, the same as an adult would have. All the states have protected ther bad boys and girls way too long.
Real good pictures SJ.
Real good pictures SJ.
I as a "Minister of the
I as a "Minister of the gospel" The state government has no rights getting involved. Politics and religion don't mix under any condition. Then you have all the "so called Christian people", that claim to be holier than thou", all these people need to get a real life and find something more constructive to do with their free time. "God put us all here for a purpose". Whatever we are doing here is the purpose god put us here, rather u be straight,gay, or bi sexual, this is the purpose god intended for us and thats why we're here in the first place.
The State of Maine and any
The State of Maine and any other State, should have a law that would force a person who buys a former police car to paint it within 30 days from date of purchase, or if they can't have it painted, not allow it to be driven until it can be painted but, not painted a traditional police color.
After a fire in the spring,
After a fire in the spring, selectman and town overseers, should have seen to it that this building was torn down. They should have made the owner tear it down. Furthermore there should have been no electricity to the building to begin with.
Nice pics S.J., good job.
Nice pics S.J., good job. Who in the hell are these people? and what are they wanted for? If you are going to post pictures, you need to put names to the pictures so people will know what they are looking for,
More than likely a cell
More than likely a cell phone was involved. Maine really needs to pass a law banning people from using cell phone while they are behind the wheel, and stiff penalties for fines of people using cell phones while driving.
Rather the guys are
Rather the guys are juveniles or not, their names should be published the same as an adult is. The state is not doing these juveniles any justice by withholding their names, if they can do the crime, their names deserve to be published as an adult. C'mon people of Maine, wake up and smell the roses.
I have said before, and I'll
I have said before, and I'll say it again, a 16 year old has bo business operating a vehicle. Nine out of ten times they are not mature enough or safe enough at sixteen to be making adult decisions.
Sounds to me like this
Sounds to me like this professor should stick to his own area of law expertise. He really needs to get a clue and get a life. He has no business sticking his nose where it doesn't belong. "GOD ALMIGHTY" is the only one that has the right to judge, not some damn law professor. God says "judge not lest ye be judged".
Was this guy on drugs?, or
Was this guy on drugs?, or did he have a medical problem?
First off, the church has no
First off, the church has no right getting involved in politics in the first place. The catholics may not believe in homosexuality , but yet the preists themselves are the biggest perpertraitors of this. Whats up with that anyway? If preist were allowed to marry and have a family like normal people, there would not be so much sexual abuse of preist molesting children. Nobody has the right whatsoever to jude except GOD ALMIGHTY HIMSELF. IT IS HIS DECISION and NONE OF NOBODYS BUSINESS. Religion and politics do not mix. KEEP RELIGION OUT OF THE POLITICAL ISSUES.
All these people who refuse
All these people who refuse to press charges for an assult, are just leaving the door open for themselves for a more serious crime on themself or somebody else.
Must have been a flashlight
Must have been a flashlight made of gold to be valued at $100.00.
How in the hell can anybody
How in the hell can anybody identify these people with no name to go with the photo?
Ben really needs to learn
Ben really needs to learn how to handle his liquor or not drink at all. He has put his family through pure hell.
I know Ben Roberts, he
I know Ben Roberts, he really needs an extensive 12 step program, not just to be put in jail. His poor mom has gone through so much with him, I feel really bad for her. Her and his step dad are wonderful and great people.
I cannot understand why that
I cannot understand why that when a juvenile is involved in a crime, why in the hell can't they print and publish their name? They certainly are old enough to be doing what they're not suppose to be doing. Their name should be put in print the same as anybody elses should, juvenile or not.
Maine to my knowledge was
Maine to my knowledge was the last place to get 911 response system in the first place. The 911 system was voted in by voters in the McKernanan years as governor and was never inplace until the late years of the Angus King administration. Whats up with that anyway?
I certainly cannot
I certainly cannot understand why this guy doesn't get the same jail time and the same fine as anybody else driving with OUI, with such a high alcohol content. His right to be a police officier should be revoked indefinately, he should loose his license for up to 90 days the same as anyone else would have. He should also be fined up to at least $500.00 dollars. If his trial would have been somewher in the state other than Androscoggin County he may have gotten the right sentence but he's supposed to be one of the good guys that protect and serve. What kind of an example is he setting?, that it's ok to drive drunk and get away with it?, what a joke the court system is. Different laws for "so called" good guys while others have to suffer.
More than likely a crash
More than likely a crash like the second one posted was due to someones negligence not paying attention or caused by someone talking on a cell phone. Cell phones should be banned while anyone is behind the wheel.
Ms. Sarrazin shouldn't be
Ms. Sarrazin shouldn't be driving at the age of 88 anyway, at that age It is past time to hang up the keys.
Our dogs are our children,
Our dogs are our children, We don't go much of anywhere without tem. In July of 2009 we traveled to Maine of course our 2 dogs "Butters" and "R.J. had to go with us. They are both dogs from a shelter. Butters is a 12 year old parti colored cocker spaniel and R.J, is a 3 year old springer spaniel. We live in N.W. Ohio. We usualy find accomodations where they'll let dogs in the motel. WWW.Petswelcome.com. We got Butters from McKennels when we lived in Maine, then we had a cocker lasho/apso mix we got in Lewiston. He was 14 years old on his passing last summer. We took him in for some dental work and he never recovered from the anistetic, he passed on 08/08/08, then we got R.J. We love our boys and they get along great together.
where in the hell is the
where in the hell is the story?
at 83 years old, Ms. Gaisson
at 83 years old, Ms. Gaisson should not be driving