After Sept. 11, 2001, Americans saluted the heroism of the first responders who died running up the twin towers’ staircases as office workers sought to escape. On Monday, the country once again had to mix admiration with grief as it mourned the deaths of 19 firefighters near Yarnell, Ariz., the greatest single loss to any fire department since 9/11.
July 2013
Posted inOpinion
GEORGE SMITH: If tourists seek grand experiences, let’s offer them some in Maine
OK, so it turns out we really are Vacationland. While Maine’s job growth has lagged the nation’s, we matched the national rate of growth in leisure and hospitality.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Abuse in all places must be addressed, worked on
First I must qualify myself, as I have to do from time to time when I speak.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Governor’s behavior has damaged our state
Our foul-mouthed governor tells us not to take him seriously.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Lawmakers votes should be a weekly feature
On June 27, the paper ran an item “How area lawmakers voted,” which told how central Maine lawmakers voted on the override of Gov. Paul Le-Page’s budget veto.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Governor has set himself a new low-water mark
For a democracy to work effectively, it must have a civil and respectful public discourse.
Posted inUncategorized
List of Maine municipalities with fireworks restrictions
Sixty-one cities and towns in Maine restrict or prohibit fireworks use or sales, each with its own specific language. They are:
Posted inNews
Patchwork Maine fireworks laws make July 4th difficult
Since Maine legalized the explosive devices last year, the state’s cities and towns have varied widely in how to regulate them.
Posted inNews
Canada optimistic Gulf of Maine ferry service will resume
Eager to re-establish a tourism link to New England, Nova Scotia officials expect fresh proposals by Thursday. Will Portland be their U.S. destination?