His recent Maine Compass, however, disappointed me. Long on rhetoric and finger pointing, short on solutions, it was the kind of partisan posturing that hurts Maine.
July 2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Old Boys/Girls Club would be good site for police
I am wondering why the City Council hasn’t seriously considered taking the old Boys/Girls Club building by eminent domain to use for the new police station?
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Romney’s ‘culture’ remark angers Palestinians
The GOP nominee said “culture” was the reason Israelis make more than Palestinians, but economists say Israel’s restrictions on Palestinian trade and movement is the largest reason for the discrepancy.
Posted inNews, Sports
Pair of American swimmers win gold medals in backstroke
LONDON (AP) — Missy Franklin stared out on the horde of reporters, suddenly sounding very much like a high school senior-to-be. “I don’t like being up here alone,” she said nervously. Then, just like that, she turned on a big smile and worked the room like a pro. Thanks to this Colorado teenager, America’s swim […]
Posted inNews, Politics
Obama could be descended from African slave
It appears President Obama is descended from an African slave, but genealogists say the link is actually through his white mother.
Posted inNews
Democratic Party to formally back gay marriage
The Democratic Party will include support for gay marriage in its official platform for the first-time ever — a major milestone for gay rights advocates.
Posted inNews
Charges give Colo. prosecutors sentencing options
For the murder charges, one count included murder with deliberation, the other murder with extreme indifference. Both carry a maximum death penalty upon conviction.
Posted inNews
Feds to spend $2.4M on Maine ferry improvements
Ferry services in Portland and Frenchboro will benefit.
Posted inNews
Swiss Olympic team expels player for racist tweet
The comments by Michel Morganella, a soccer player, came hours after Switzerland lost to South Korea.
Posted inNews
Natural gas resumes 3-month surge on hot weather
Natural gas was cheaper than coal from February to May, making it the preferred fuel source for many utilities. If that changes, utilities will likely burn more coal.