For the two people who live on 63 acres in Ellsworth, their home is where the homestead is.
2011
Posted inNation & World
Obama to outline plan for troops in Afghanistan
The death of bin Laden and steady security gains may allow a larger, faster drawdown, some say.
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Posted inNews
Regulator stands behind sweeping fisheries reforms
But fishermen who were unfairly fined say the changes come up short and want accountability.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Connection between physical and mental health visible in obesity, stress
Learning that the mind-body duality is a misleading philosophical construct enables more effective healing.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Federal waivercould leverage school reform
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan knows how to throw his weight around. Two years ago, he leveraged $4 billion in federal stimulus money into a competitive grant program called “Race to the Top.”
States like Maine changed their laws to add more flexibility and accountability to their educational policy in hope of getting some more federal support.
Most states ended up like Maine – out of the money . . .
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t let ‘New Hampshire envy’ lead to legal fireworks
Maine lawmakers still have a chance to avoid injuries, wildfires and a headache for police.
Posted inNews
Developer will present expanded plan for Westbrook senior care
Public comment will be allowed on the proposal at tonight’s Westbrook Planning Board meeting.
Posted inOpinion
Bancroft: Civic leadership classes produce great benefits for Maine
The 18th annual session just concluded, with the author’s wife among the graduates.
Posted inBusiness
Soaring price of coffee beans trickles down to stores, cafes
The price has almost doubled in the past year, forcing retailers to pass along the expense.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court Dispatches, June 21, 2011
WASHINGTON EPA authorized to reduce emissions, not the courts The Supreme Court unanimously ruled out a federal lawsuit Monday by states and conservation groups trying to force cuts in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The court said that the authority to seek reductions in emissions rests with the Environmental Protection Agency, not the courts. […]