December 9, 2014
2014
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Posted inLetters to the Editor
What would we do if all police had Blue Flu?
Imagine if all U.S. police officers suddenly suffered from the Blue Flu. Maybe then people would appreciate them more and realize that the police are out there to keep law and order and also protect us. They put their lives on the line every day that they strap on their firearms. What if they all […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
All three branches of government at fault
I agree with a recent letter by Greg Theriault (“Time may be running out on our Republic,” Nov. 26) that one top executive should not be able to make decisions about which laws to enforce — whether it is the president of the United States, a large bank, or a large oil corporation. Our Constitution […]
Posted inMaine, News
More asylum seekers getting financial help in Portland
More undocumented immigrants have received general assistance from the city since July 1 than in the entire previous year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Home hunters get a break on government-backed loans
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will allow qualified first-time buyers to put down only 3% of the purchase price.
Posted inBusiness
Supreme Court rejects BP’s challenge to settlement
It declines to hear the company’s case that it’s being forced to compensate businesses with losses unrelated to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
New strategies may beat extra tests in detecting breast cancer
Ultrasound isn’t the way to get around the breast tissue density problem, research suggests.
Posted inNation & World
Israel to dissolve parliament, hold elections in March
Lawmakers decide to dissolve the government shortly after passing a controversial immigrant bill.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Maine high court case claims national fraternity was negligent in UMaine assault
Justices will hear arguments Wednesday on the liability of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Inc. in an incident in Orono in 2010.