The profession is routinely denigrated by critics or those with political agendas, so it is easy to forget that journalism is an often thankless, endlessly difficult and, at times, life-threatening occupation. Marie Colvin reminded the world of that.
March 2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Don’t use taxpayer funds on east-west highway
I am worried about the east-west highway bill, L.D. 1671, before the Legislature. Taxpayer money shouldn’t be spent on private projects, such as this highway. Legislators say we don’t have enough funds for basic needs, such as fixing our existing roads, yet some of them sponsor a bill to use state money to study the […]
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
GOP candidates offer bad ideas about Iran crisis
I am extremely troubled by the hawkish rhetoric regarding Iran that has become the party line in the GOP debates during the primary season. The ill-informed message being trumpeted by the Republican candidates is dangerous and overly simplistic, and it has no place in serious policy discussions. Mitt Romney’s assertion in the Arizona debate that […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
‘Ride for Rover’ letter one of best in a long time
I couldn’t agree more with the “Ride for Rover” reader’s opinion (letter, Buddy Doyle) in the Feb. 27 paper. I am not only a motorcycle rider myself, but also a mother to three of God’s most loving creations and man’s best friends. I read this letter and it touched my heart. I was instantly excited […]
Posted inNews
Stephen King visits N.H. to review book
Maine author Stephen King is taking time from writing to do some reviewing.
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Sea floor turbine set to go Down East
A Portland-based company has its license and will install its first underwater generator this month.
Posted inNation & World, News
Sentences for criminals still widely vary
A new study shows that federal judges still hand out very different sentences for similar crimes, despite Congress’ attempt 30 years ago to create fairer results.
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Hundreds apply for dealer jobs at new Oxford casino
Applicants had to take a math test to apply for the job. The casino will also host job fairs for other positions in the near future, company officials said.
Posted inNation & World, News
What’s so super about Tuesday? 419 GOP delegates
Super? Maybe not as much this time around. But it is a Tuesday, one with the biggest payout of the Republican presidential primaries.
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LePage: Maine leads in helping entrepreneurs
In his weekly radio address, Gov. LePage said the National Governors Association conference last week showed him Maine is “ahead of the curve” for helping businesses.