Bangor Savings banks on conservative practices, community relations.
2011
Posted inOpinion
How much protection should we extend to ‘citizen journalism’?
One could argue that some journalists’ privileges should apply to anyone recording events in public.
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Charles Lawton: Here today, gone tomorrow, but they do spend
Summer has clearly arrived. It’s not so obvious from the weather, but it sure is evident driving along the Maine Turpike on Fridays and Sundays. Now is the time when those in the tourist industry are filled with visions of sunny days and occupied rooms. It’s also the time when we in Maine welcome our […]
Posted inBusiness
Mobile Society
What does your phone/tablet/e-reader/tech device NOT have? What improvements or updates would you like to see? Technology gets better with each passing year, and gadget lovers are usually impressed with the newer versions of the products they love. As much as we like our tech, there’s always one or two things we wish we could […]
Posted inBusiness
CEO honed skills in army
FALMOUTH – Bangor Savings Bank President and CEO James Conlon describes himself as an “understated” leader with a nearly nonexistent ego. “There’s no time (for a) level of arrogance in this position,” said the 56-year-old head of Maine’s largest bank. “I didn’t come into this world to be a CEO.” Conlon, who lives in Brewer, […]
Posted inOpinion
Gender revolution finds an app
The Internet offers the power of public scrutiny and a way to connect with others who are like-minded.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State’s ‘fix’ of medical pot law leaves major problem unsolved
As long as using cannabis is still a violation of federal law, no state protections are enough.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Plenty of time to redistrict for 2012
With only two congressional districts, dividing the state map shouldn’t take two years.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Offshore wind has role in Maine’s future
Maine people overwhelmingly support offshore wind development, and private companies are ready to invest.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, June 26, 2011Jackson Lab at home in Maine
From humble beginnings eight decades ago, the nonprofit Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor has grown into a worldwide research enterprise devoted to discovering the genetic basis for preventing, treating and curing human disease. The laboratory today has a $200 million budget and is one of Maine’s largest employers, providing more than 1,200 jobs in the […]