I do not like Gov. Paul LePage’s style or his politics. I consider myself an independent voter with liberal views. However, I am disgusted at the Democratic Party’s tactic of sending a tracker to videotape his every appearance. This is stooping to the level of former Republican chairman Charlie Webster’s behavior. I think that this […]
2012
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM AWAY: Radio hoax reflects society
A prank call that may have led to the death of a British nurse has struck a chord with Americans just as guilty of laughing at TV and radio jokes that have come close to prompting tragic, if not fatal, responses.
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Google Maps finds its way back onto iPhone
The release comes nearly three months after Apple Inc. replaced Google Maps with its own, much-maligned map software.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: Stricter limits on soot pollution better for health
While greenhouse gas emissions and climate change get most of the airtime when environmental issues are discussed, they are far from the only threat.
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COMMENTARY: Victim’s personhood lost amid coverage of Belcher’s suicide
Kasandra “Kasi” Perkins is dead. The 22-year-old woman, whom her family described as being full of laughter, kindness, optimism and inspiration, had recently given birth to a baby girl. The baby was in the house when her father, the Kansas City Chief’s linebacker Jovan Belcher, killed her mother.
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Report endorses statewide standards for Maine teacher evaluations
Evaluations have traditionally been left to local districts. Now, districts will continue to oversee the process, but will have to meet the new state standards.
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Snowe to deliver farewell remarks at 1 p.m.
The Maine Republican is retiring after 34 years in Congress.
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): INDULGENCE is a great gift for everyone on your list
Will you surprise the most important person in your life (and we hope that isn’t you!) with a romantic getaway, a lovely massage, mouth-watering chocolates, the theater or a memorable dinner at one of Maine’s finest restaurants? What’s under your Christmas tree this year?
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BOOKS: Suzanne Collins book due in 2013
“The Hunger Games” novelist Suzanne Collins has a new book coming out next year. The multimillion-selling children’s author has completed an autobiographical picture story scheduled for Sept. 10, 2013, Scholastic Inc. announced. The 40-page book will be called “Year of the Jungle,” based on the time in Vietnam served by Collins’ father, a career Air Force officer.
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BOOKS: ‘The Black Box:’ Harry Bosch is back
Michael Connelly has been writing books featuring Los Angeles police Detective Harry Bosch for 20 years, and his 25th novel, “The Black Box,” continues his streak of telling stellar crime stories.