The day after news leaked about Facebook’s plans for a blockbuster initial stock offering, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed consent order that would rein in the social network’s freewheeling approach to its users’ personal information.
December 2011
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: The North went to war to save the Union
In late May 1865, Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman issued a congratulatory order to his soldiers who had fought in the great military campaigns of 1863-1865.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: LePage should urge legalization of medical pot
The governors of Washington and Rhode Island are taking the lead in addressing a problem that also exists here in Maine. Gov. Paul LePage would do well to join the fight.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Republican bunch are a laugh a minute
It is too bad that vaudeville faded from the entertainment scene. Had it not done so, the crew of Republican debaters would be able to get together and go on stage and bring the house down. They are a riot. A laugh a minute. We see a one-time frontrunner who can not remember the third […]
Posted inSports
COMMENTARY — ON BASEBALL: Valentine’s reputation complex
BOSTON — Sixty-one days after Terry Francona’s reign as Boston Red Sox manager came to an unsavory end, Bobby Valentine rode into town as the 45th manager in franchise history.
Posted inNews
Car collides with bus; no one hurt
WATERVILLE — No one was injured in a minor crash involving a school bus and a car Thursday afternoon at the intersection of First Rangeway, Chase and Western avenues.
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Sorting through half-truths about tax reform
It’s hard enough wading through the tax code in preparing your personal tax returns. But parsing the blizzard of proposals for tax increases, tax cuts and tax reforms offered by President Barack Obama, lawmakers and GOP presidential candidates can be overwhelming.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Cape Elizabeth’s Dill knows what best?
It is time once again for the residents north of Augusta to thank our sharp neighbors to the south. Esteemed state Sen. Cynthia Dill, D-Cape Elizabeth, has pointed out what a “no brainer” it is to have a national park on the free land that Roxanne Quimby would like us to have. This would imply […]
Posted inSports
NBA: Ainge not trying to trade Rondo
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — The Boston Celtics say they’re not actively trying to trade point guard Rajon Rondo.
Posted inNews
Waterville to showcase holiday spirit
WATERVILLE — Downtown will be filled with the sights, smells and sounds of the season Saturday.