According to Federal Aviation Administration whistleblowers, air traffic controllers in the New York area have slept on the job, left shifts early and used personal electronic gadgets while working in the control room.
2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Research-and-development bonds have proven value
In challenging economic times, families and governments alike have to tighten their belts and cut back on extraneous expenditures. Families and governments, however, also have to make prudent investments for the future. Economic development bonding is as important for Maine as retirement and savings accounts are for families. Investments in research and development made through […]
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Posted inNews
George W. Bush endorses Romney
The former president offered a four-word endorsement of the presumptive Republican nominee: “I’m for Mitt Romney.”
Posted inNews
AIDS Walk to benefit Horizon Program
HALLOWELL — The third annual AIDS Walk of Central Maine is scheduled for Saturday and will start at the waterfront park.
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AIDS Walk to benefit Horizon Program
HALLOWELL — The third annual AIDS Walk of Central Maine is scheduled for Saturday and will start at the waterfront park.
Posted inNews, Sports
Red Sox honor Tim Wakefield at today’s game
Tim Wakefield got to throw one more knuckleball at Fenway Park, wiping away tears as fans and teammates cheered him.
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Ellen DeGeneres wins Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
She joins Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Whoopi Goldberg, Tina Fey, George Carlin and Will Ferrell as winners of the prestigious comedy award.
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St. Joseph’s College names new president
James Dlugos, of New Jersey, will take over as leader of the 100-year-old Standish school.
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EPA to be sued over Maine alewives law
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay blame the EPA for failing to strike down a 2008 state law that eliminated access to spawning habitat.
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Waterville church, burned house meetings set
WATERVILLE — The Planning Board on Monday is scheduled to take a final vote on a plan to raze St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church on Elm Street and build 58 affordable apartments for seniors in its place.