WASHINGTON — President Obama plunged into deadlocked negotiations to cut government deficits and raise the nation’s debt limit Monday, and the White House expressed confidence a “significant” deal with Republicans could be reached. But both sides only seemed to harden their positions as the day wore on, the administration insisting on higher taxes as part […]
2011
Posted inNews
Falmouth still vexed over reuse of schools
One councilor wants to obtain an offer from a nearby business, but others favor competitive bidding.
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Posted inNation & World
International court issues arrest warrant for Gadhafi
He, his son and the Libyan chief of intelligence are accused of orchestrating the killing of hundreds.
Posted inOpinion
Bancroft: Good news about the economy doesn’t show up in labor stats
As more work shifts to part-time and off-site, unemployment rates may appear to be too high.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court: States can’t ban violent games
The high court cites First Amendment rights of kids in tossing California’s law.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: State trying to save taxpayers money in union contract talks
The union representing state workers is trying to hold on to small benefits that really add up.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine Clean Electionslaw will need full review
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling handed down Monday that could directly impact a provision of a Maine law has free speech advocates responding on both sides of the issue.
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned on First Amendment grounds part of an Arizona law that provided publicly funded political candidates “matching funds” when their privately funded opponents spent more than they did.
Like Maine’s Clean Elections Act, Arizona’s statute aimed at “leveling the playing field” between candidates who took private funds and ones taking a fixed amount from public sources. Similar laws exist in New Mexico, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: More new cars’ wheel deals add up to four, not five
If something rarely or never gets used, there isn’t much reason to keep on selling it.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor:Bishop’s move to Falmouth panned
As a Catholic, I was always disturbed that the bishops lived in a mansion on the Western Promenade. I am now even more disturbed to read that Bishop Richard Malone is now moving to a $599,000 home in a Falmouth subdivision. What is he thinking?
Posted inBusiness
Datebook, June 28, 2011
Today An Evening of Contemporary Maine Art and Food, 5:30 to 8 p.m., a Midcoast Magnet event at Plants Unlimited, Rockport, featuring area chefs and artists. Cost is $30 per person. Reservations and pre-payment are required. For details or to register, email [email protected]. “Writing A Business Plan,” 6 to 9 p.m., covers plan improvements or […]