Good things are happening on two controversial and important environmental issues before the Maine Legislature this session. One concerns waterfowl nesting habitat; the other is all about governance of the North Woods by the Land Use Regulation Commission.
2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Why are Collins, Snowe against protection bureau?
President Barack Obama deserves our whole-hearted support for his recess appointment of Richard Cordray as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. There is no question we need a cop on the beat to prevent the reckless behavior that helped cause the financial crisis. The bureau will help protect those of us who use credit […]
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In China, meeting eases fire department budget debate
CHINA — After previously sparring over municipal funding for the fire department, Selectman Steven Hughes and South China Fire Chief Richard Morse uncrossed their wires at Monday’s selectmen’s meeting.
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Two men charged in gun theft case
WATERVILLE — Police on Tuesday released the names of two men arrested on firearms charges Saturday in an undercover operation.
Posted inSports
MLB: Ellsbury, Red Sox agree to 1-year deal
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox agreed to terms on Tuesday with outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract worth $8.05 million, avoiding salary arbitration.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Romney should release tax returns
GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney’s position on releasing his tax returns is a work in progress; it is evolving, let us say, and rather quickly, too.
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Legislators form prayer group
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage and other top Republicans called on Mainers to pray Tuesday as they announced the formation of the Maine Legislative Prayer Caucus.
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Facebook helps local businesses market online
AUGUSTA — U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, who has a Facebook page with nearly 4,700 “likes,” invited representatives of the social networking giant to the city Tuesday to help teach Maine business owners how to turn virtual likes and fans into customers.
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US wants effective Alzheimer’s treatment by 2025
An estimated 5.4 million Americans already have Alzheimer’s or similar dementias – and how to help their families cope with day-to-day care has become a priority for the Obama adminstration.
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Transcript: Cruise captain and Italian coast guard
A translation of the conversation between Capt. Francesco Schettino, commander of the grounded Costa Concordia, and Capt. Gregorio De Falco of the Italian coast guard in Livorno . . .