New polls have him losing ground both in Iowa, where caucuses will be held Jan. 3, and nationally.
2011
Posted inNation & World
Egypt’s military looks to discredit protesters
The ruling council has intensified its crackdown on demonstrators by adding verbal attacks.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots: 2 games to gear up for playoffs
New England focuses on Miami after making defensive adjustments to beat the Broncos.
Posted inNation & World
Blizzard closes Texas highways; two die in Colorado
AMARILLO, Texas — Snow and fierce winds crawling across the Plains have shut down major roadways in the Texas Panhandle, and authorities say nearly 100 motorists have been rescued. Shelters were being set up Monday night after Interstate 40 was closed from Amarillo west into New Mexico. Sheriff’s officials said National Guard troops and law […]
Posted inNews
Hunt for kosher doughnuts comes full circle
Tony’s Donuts steps in to provide the jelly-filled Hanukkah treats that once required a trip out of state.
Posted inNews
Dispatches
PORTLAND Police search for pharmacy robber who used a blanket Police are asking for the public’s help, in response to the city’s latest pharmacy robbery. A man with a blanket over his head walked into the CVS at the Westgate Shopping Plaza on Congress Street at noon Sunday. He demanded specific drugs from the pharmacist […]
Posted inNews
Petition battles soccer complex plan in Freeport
A coalition of residents will present the signature to councilors as evidence the project is not wanted.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Employers, workers should start a five-steps-to-health plan in 2012
From lowering costs to improving productivity, wellness programs offer bang for the buck.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, Dec. 20, 2011Challenges in paying for health care
I am a nurse. I work in a busy emergency room and it is a job I love. I enjoy helping others through a time of need or crisis. It is an occupation I feel honored to be involved with. Every day, I take care of those without health insurance. Every day, I hear the […]
Posted inLife & Culture
Crime writer’s partner concernedbook’s message lost in film’s hype
STOCKHOLM – The longtime partner of late Swedish crime writer Stieg Larsson says he wouldn’t have approved of merchandise being linked to this week’s release of a Hollywood adaptation of his best-selling novel, “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.” Eva Gabrielsson said Monday that Larsson would have instead used the buzz around his work to […]