December 8, 2014
2014
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Quickie quiz about Obama’s executive order
I have a quickie quiz regarding President Barack Obama’s recent suspension through executive order of the deportation of 5 million illegals in this country. • Who said this in 2011? “With respect to the notion that I can just suspend deportations through executive order, that’s just not the case, because there are laws on the […]
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Posted inLetters to the Editor
What’s so threatening about ‘Merry Christmas’?
The silly season has returned with all the trimmings; turkeys, shopping frenzies, greeting cards, lights and gifts. Oh, yes the gifts, the most important part of the silly season for many. Others, though prefer, to “bah humbug” everything, even the greeting of Merry Christmas. How can such a greeting be so offensive? Just what is […]
Posted inOp-Eds
Sworn in, and sworn at, in Augusta
Political analysts discuss the new Legislature and the disputed Senate seat.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Two Maine lawyers ready for rare turn at U.S. Supreme Court
It will be a first for both Lewiston attorneys as they argue a case related to online sales taxes that could affect L.L. Bean.
Posted inNation & World
In Mexico, some closure in a sea of anguish over missing students
A father learns the news that his son’s death is confirmed, but 42 other families still weigh hope against horror.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. military facing tight deadline in Afghanistan
Obama’s withdrawal aims to halve troop strength there by the end of 2015.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine, News
Fifteen years in the making, new atlas tells Maine’s story with masterful depth, visuals
The book, dreamed up by a UMaine English professor and completed by colleagues after his death, covers 13,000 years of history and has more than 300 specially made maps.
Posted inNation & World, News
University of Virginia urged to end suspension of fraternities
The pressure comes after Rolling Stone magazine backtracks on a story about an alleged rape there.
Posted inNews
A Christmas reminder
The grueling battle to get the lights strung on the Christmas tree is forgotten from one year to the next, so a “how-to” note works wonders.