The administration has had its successes, but resting on those laurels will not be enough.
2011
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Legislature should control gaming’s future
Lawmakers should take advantage of a lull and write better rules for future casinos.
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Posted inOpinion
Another View: GOP Rep. Cushing minimizes true costs of DHHS cuts
The state should work harder to pay for health services for Mainers with nowhere else to turn.
Posted inOpinion
Kathleen Parker: Essayist Christopher Hitchens took on God and other powers that be
The sharp-tongued critic and writer died of esophageal cancer and pneumonia last week.
Posted inNews
$48 million in legal aid went to unverified indigents
A Massachusetts report finds 27 of the state’s 70 district courts didn’t find out if clients were really poor.
Posted inSports
Futures tourney on hold for year
More planning is needed, so the LPGA event at the Purpoodock Club is pushed back to 2013.
Posted inSports
Tom Caron: Defending champs better than last year
Last spring, the Bruins and Canadiens met in an unforgettable seven-game series to begin the NHL playoffs. The Habs, you’ll recall, won the first two games, setting the stage for a remarkable Boston comeback that wasn’t complete until Nathan Horton scored at 5:43 of overtime in Game 7. Monday night, the two teams met again […]
Posted inBusiness
Briefcase, Dec. 20, 2011
Average gas price in Maine continues downward trend Gas prices in Maine are down, but still remain well above the national average.The price-monitoring website MaineGasPrices.com reported Monday that the average retail price of a gallon of gas has fallen more than 3 cents in the past week to $3.34. That compares with the national average, […]
Posted inBusiness
Unable to attract acceptable suitor, struggling Saab enters bankruptcy
STOCKHOLM – After six decades of building cars renowned for their teardrop designs and quirky features, cash-strapped Saab Automobile gave up its struggle for a lifeline Monday and filed for bankruptcy. Saab CEO Victor Muller said “the last nail in the coffin” was previous owner General Motors Co.’s rejection of a Chinese company’s attempts to […]
Posted inBusiness
Prince, company invest $300 million in Twitter
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A Saudi billionaire and his investment company said Monday they are investing a combined $300 million in Twitter, increasing the microblogging site’s cash cushion as its user base expands. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s investment with his Kingdom Holding Co. follows months of negotiations and will give them a “strategic stake” […]