Your diatribe against President Barack Obama on July 27, the editorial, “President dodges his obligation to lead,” was unfair and uncalled-for. The president offered Republicans several plans in the debt ceiling negotiations, every one of which they have rejected, and on two occasions John Boehner walked out of discussions with the president. What kind of […]
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Panel recommends Portland prohibit sale, use of fireworks
The city considers the action because a new state law legalizes fireworks except where locally prohibited.
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Vacationer, 75, drowns when kayak overturns
Authorities say Hong Sohn of Seoul, South Korea, was kayaking about 300 feet from shore.
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AG reaches agreement with debt-settlement firm
Credit Solutions of America and its owner agree to enter into a consent judgment to settle allegations of unfair trade practices.
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LePages fly in tanker plane as it refuels F-16s
The governor and first lady Ann LePage watch what the 101st Air Refueling Wing does best – refuel aircraft in flight.
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Survey shows Mainers pessimistic about economy
Mainers’ perceptions of the U.S. economy worsen as 58 percent expect bad times in the next five years.
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U.S. alleges $11 billion fraud by college
Maine’s John McKernan is board chairman of the company being sued over its recruiting tactics.
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Candidates for Superior Court narrowed to 6
Gov. LePage will interview the finalists himself, his chief counsel says.
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Snowe says husband’s company frustrated with suit
Former Maine Gov. John McKernan is the board chairman of Education Management Corp., which is being sued by the Justice Department.
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Saco to Snowe: Congress needs to fix problems
Sen. Olympia Snowe gets an earful during her walking tour of Saco.