ILIGAN, Philippines – As a storm that killed more than 650 in the southern Philippines raged outside the store where she works, Amor Limbago called home to check on her parents, but their cellphones just kept ringing and later went dead. Limbago, 21, rushed home as soon as the flash floods receded and confirmed her […]
2011
Posted inNation & World
Czech writer, ex-leader Havel dies
His human rights activism helped to topple the communist regime that imprisoned him for years.
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Posted inNews
Fire leaves Somerville family homeless
A chimney fire that quickly spread into the attic has left a family homeless for Christmas.
Posted inNews
New team may keep baseball at OOB’s park
The Old Orchard council will be asked to approve a collegiate franchise at the revived Ballpark.
Posted inLife & Culture
Fans pay more than expected for Jackson home’s contents
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The contents of the home where Michael Jackson lived with his three children at the time of his death have sold for nearly $1 million at auction. Though specific numbers were not yet available, the daylong auction Saturday brought in nearly triple the company’s pre-auction estimate of $200,000 to $400,000, said […]
Posted inOpinion
Dana Milbank: Yes, corporations see candidates as a place to invest money
The conservative radio host Michael Savage has presented an unusual offer to Newt Gingrich. “Newt Gingrich is unelectable,” Savage said of the improbable new front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination. “Therefore, I am offering Newt Gingrich $1 million to drop out of the presidential race for the sake of the nation.” A million bucks? Come […]
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Tax credits helping developers offer more affordable housing
These credits are creating jobs for architectural and engineering firms in an otherwise down economy.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: LePage should not make up problems for Maine
The governor should promote Maine, not feed negative stereotypes about its business climate.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Demand for MaineCare fueled by people’s poor planning
Why should those who sacrificed for their own future security support those who did not?
Posted inOpinion
George Will: A ferry ride could determine if economic liberty is fundamental
In 1927, seven years before the board game was created, Washington state decided to play monopoly. It gave a private interest the exclusive right to operate a ferry on 55-mile long Lake Chelan in the northern Cascade Mountains. The state apparently will defend this folly until Judgment Day, when state officials will get an earful […]