February 2012 – Page 125 – The Portland Press Herald

Is lying about medals free speech?

by The Associated Press February 23, 2012

The Supreme Court questions if upholding the Stolen Valor Act would lead to a slippery slope of new laws.

Letters to the editor, Feb. 23, 2012Blue or white collar, jail time is big deal

February 23, 2012

I am concerned about a comment made by Leanne Robin, assistant district attorney. She has the power to be effectively involved in plea-bargaining arrangements. Those sorts of decisions on the part of the various officers of the district attorney’s office are often judgment calls, personal observations and experiences and, yes, personal biases. In the Paul […]

Opinion

Another View: Teachers union should not block school reform legislation

by Ron Bancroft is a resident of Cumberland. February 23, 2012

Union leaders say they want to help, but that has not been the organization’s history.

Business

Connecticut bill would require genetically engineered food be labeled

by The Associated Press February 23, 2012

HARTFORD, Conn. – Consumers at Connecticut grocery stores would be able to know if genetically engineered foods are in the mix under a bill state lawmakers are considering to require the labeling of such foods. Neither the federal government nor any state currently has a labeling requirement that applies to all genetically modified foods. Connecticut […]

Business

Briefcase

by From news service reports February 23, 2012

Union sues in federal court to block right-to-work law INDIANAPOLIS – Union members went to federal court Wednesday to ask a judge to block Indiana’s new right-to-work law from being enforced, the first lawsuit and latest conflict over the divisive legislation. The filing by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 names Gov. Mitch […]

Opinion

Our View: Civic center a good bet, but not a sure thing

February 23, 2012

Even after renovation the facility will have challenges, but doing nothing would be worse.

Opinion

Maine Voices: Can a major Democratic contributor be an unbiased newspaper investor?

by Roger Katz is a Republican state senator from Augusta. February 23, 2012

There are three groups that ought to be worried about Donald Sussman’s investment in MaineToday Media.

Nation & World

Study shows colonoscopies really are worth the trouble

by The Associated Press February 23, 2012

LOS ANGELES – Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence that it does. Removing any precancerous growths spotted during the test can cut the risk of dying from colon cancer in half, […]

Sports