In 1984, the Wendy’s hamburger chain aired a TV commercial that became famous. It showed actress Clara Peller looking at a hamburger from an unnamed Wendy’s competitor. The burger was dwarfed by the large bun.
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Pot nonprofit delivers deal
AUGUSTA — As expected, Maine’s largest medical marijuana nonprofit delivered to the state a final $1.6 million financing agreement it says will enable them to start opening dispensaries.
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AUTO RACING: Ambrose finally gets his win, taking checkered at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Marcos Ambrose missed his daughter’s first day of school. She probably won’t mind.
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COMMENTARY — ON FOOTBALL: Pats give new stage for Ochocinco show
He arrives in New England with trumpets blowing.
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National award for organic dairy farmers
FARMINGTON — Teresa and Henry Hardy and their children, who run an organic dairy farm in Farmington, traveled thousands of miles this past weekend to be honored as the top organic farming educators out of more than 600 farms nationwide.
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America’s slide resembles Alzheimer’s for nations
Although I wrote a political column in 2008 from the Democratic viewpoint, my current political affiliation is simply “American.” Like most people, I suffered through the debt ceiling debacle, and I’m fearful. I’m fearful when a New York Times cover pictures a woman shopping recklessly for a pair of $1,600 shoes while far too many […]
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State approves Aqua Maine price hike
SKOWHEGAN — The Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Office of Public Advocate have approved rate hikes for Skowhegan customers of Aqua Maine, Inc.
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Newspaper should apologize for anti-tea party cartoon
Groups of American citizens all over this country have organized, as is their right. They hold meetings, as is their right. They come together in political rallies, as is their right. They support, or oppose policies according to their fundamental beliefs, as is their right. They have decided to oppose candidates who do not support […]
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COMMENTARY — ON BASEBALL: Sox, Yanks not for everyone
With Bristol, Conn. — the home of ESPN — just two hours down the road from Fenway Park, this network has an obvious bias toward Boston.
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Roy still running for mayor
WATERVILLE — Republican Andrew Roy faked dropping out of the race for mayor, he said Monday.