WASHINGTON — Just before his speech Wednesday to the American Society of News Editors, word emerged that Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney would not allow photographers to get closer than 150 feet while he spoke.
April 2012
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Crash victim in critical condition, says hospital
FAIRFIELD — A man injured in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 201 Thursday afternoon was listed in critical condition Friday at a Lewiston hospital, according to police.
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Colby couple wins $100K wedding
WINSLOW — A local mother of the bride is off the hook for matrimonial expenses now that her daughter has won a contest for a $100,000 dream wedding.
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ALLEN AFIELD: Bicycling begins in earnest, time to hit the roads
Maine bicyclists, this writer included, often dream of living in a state or country that allows year-round bicycling without cold and snow from December though March.
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COMMENTARY: Americans’ expanding waistlines:No one-size-fits-all approach
The first lady is getting kids to move; Rachael Ray is bringing more fruit, vegetables and whole grains to school cafeterias; and the NFL is asking kids to spend an hour each day doing what they do best — playing.
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‘War’ against those with low incomes
Congratulations to Maine’s mayors, who have spoken out against the budget policies of the current administration. There is indeed a “war” going on in Augusta against those with low incomes. It’s hard to understand why those who had no hand in the current economic hardships need to be punished for poor decision-making in Augusta and […]
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Separate but equal is no longer legal
I was once of like mind as Jane Mower (letter, “Parallel between Snowe, gay marriage question,” March 27) when it comes to the question of marriage equality. I have since changed my perspective and would like to comment on some of her remarks. * The dignity of marriage cannot be available to people of “every […]
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No-confidence vote at USM moving forward
PORTLAND – Plans for a faculty vote of no confidence in the administration of University of Southern Maine President Selma Botman are moving forward, the head of the school’s faculty senate said.
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Poll gives big early lead to King in Senate race
The Maine People’s Resource Center poll also gives Obama the edge over Romney, and Pingree and Michaud strong leads over their congressional race opponents.
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Maine lawmakers approve teacher evaluation plan
Gov. Paul LePage is expected to sign the bill into law next week.