How a cookie crumbles

The temptation to eat a cookie does not start with the actual decision to take a bite.  

MPD receives grant to target underage alcohol abusers, suppliers

With this in mind, the Maricopa Police Department is pleased to announce the award of a grant in the amount of $4,528 from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to conduct enforcement and educational activities, targeting minors who consume alcohol and those business and individuals that make alcohol available to underage persons.

Secret of the ruins

The final chapter for Maricopa Wells closed in 1879 with the coming of the Southern Pacific Railroad through Arizona.  

Steve Smith: Response to Immigration Bill (SB 1070)

My name is Steve Smith. I am a proud resident of Maricopa, and I am currently running to serve as your state senator. Many people have asked me my opinion of the immigration bill (SB 1070), and my answer is simple; it is a great start for Arizona!

Maricopa High students receive $1.3 million in scholarships

Several of Maricopa High School's seniors will have some financial relief as they look to continue their education. See slide show:

Sheriff addresses ongoing drug and human smuggling problem

Though the investigation continues, we have several investigative leads and have identified three other Mexican nationals, who are victims (robbed of cash and personal belongings) of the same suspects that shot Deputy Purrol.

Puff prefers to have her own family

I'm Puff, a young (10-12-month-old) girl who was found wandering on the Ak Chin Reservation in early April.

Farrell retains seat on council; Prop 100 passing overwhelmingly (updated 11:15 a.m.)

Maricopans have spoken. With a record 10,314 votes cast in the general election, incumbent Edward Farrell will return to his seat on the Maricopa City Council.

Maricopa resident now a published poet

PublishAmerica is proud to announce the recent release of Leamon (Bud) C. Ryan's new book of poetry, The Sum of Autumn.  

Facts about Prop 100, the sales tax measure

Times are very difficult for our schools. A YES vote on the temporary 1-cent sales tax will not fix all the budget woes; cuts are going to be required no matter what. But voting YES will prevent cuts at a level that would be devastating to our elementary, middle and high schools.

Legacy Traditional opens new gymnasium with musical

Annie certainly has something to sing about. And that would be the opening of the Legacy Traditional School's new campus gymnasium on June 2, which will play host to the theatrical production, Annie Jr.

Final pre-election day thoughts

As I sit here writing my last opinion piece of this election I am reminded of a Sinatra song (My Way) "the end is near... I'll state my case...." 

Air quality forecasts now available by e-mail

National Air Quality Awareness Week 2010 has just ended, but Pinal County and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency want to enhance public awareness by offering a way to get local air quality forecasts directly to your email account. 

COMPA candidate endorsements: Why them and why now?

Recently there have been several questions asked about COMPA, the City of Maricopa Police Association, and why we have become involved in local politics and endorsed council candidates Kimball, Marchione and Romero-Gusse.

Annual Resource Roundup provides service and program updates

The 6th Annual Resource Roundup is going Hawaiian. The Roundup, the best-attended human services event in Pinal County, is an agency-to-agency forum designed to provide updates on the variety of services available to clients and program participants.

Library’s summer program encourages residents to ‘Make a Splash’ by reading

"Make a Splash--Read." That's the theme of the Maricopa Public Library's Summer Reading Program, and registration for it started on May 1.  

Council member Farrell speaks out on public safety

For many years, I have strongly advocated on behalf of public safety for the citizens of Maricopa. I do not just advocate for public safety at election time, but have always been a strong advocate for public safety.

All waters flow to Gila River

Do you know the rivers of Maricopa?
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