The fish exchange’s decline has coincided with that of Maine’s groundfish industry at large.
2014
G-20 leaders agree on $2 trillion boost to growth
The plan includes investing in infrastructure, increasing trade and the creation of a global infrastructure hub that would help match potential investors with projects.
Confrontations await Obama after productive trip
Upon his return, President Barack Obama will faces battles with Republicans on immigration and an oil pipeline project.
OUR OPINION: Obama should act on immigrants’ legal status
The president would be doing Maine a favor if he pushed Congress to reform a broken system.
Falling fuel prices put more jingle in Mainers’ pockets
Coming on the cusp of holiday shopping, a dramatic decrease in the cost of oil and gas could really rev up the state’s economy.
Telephone calls from candidates unwanted, invasive
The elections are finally over. I hope that in future elections using telephone calls from candidates will not be allowed. I have had so many unwanted telephone calls from candidates. It is an invasion of privacy and very annoying. Gail A. Kay Skowhegan
Hunters harvest good meat for their families
As a lifelong hunter, I want to respond to George Hunt’s Oct. 27 letter, “Hunters kill moose, bear because they enjoy killing.” I hunt because I would rather eat wild game than the meat produced on farms and sold in the stores. Wild animals have not been given growth hormones and grains containing all kinds […]
Military service one way to honor our values
Veterans Day is set aside to honor all those who have served in the military. It is a day when we who are serving in Afghanistan are indescribably grateful for the love and support we receive from home, and we pause to honor those who have gone before us. I often wonder why some of […]
King hides need for transparency behind need for insurance
Hiding Affordable Care Act particulars in ‘tortured’ writing helped ensure its passage.