A poll suggests personal observations are the basis for much of the opinion on climate change.
February 2012
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Another go-round in court, another loss for L.L. Bean CEO
The Maine Supreme Court upholds a ruling that others are not at fault for the improper location of Chris McCormick’s fence.
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Sen. Snowe becomes the talk of Twitter
The senator’s announcement propels her into one of the most-talked about topics on Twitter, unleashing a torrent of speculation, praise, criticism – and some bad puns.
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Bill Nemitz: Put-up time for tea party on Poliquin
Two years ago, the Maine tea party promised “unwavering allegiance … to the Constitution of the State of Maine.” It’s time they hold the state treasurer to that standard.
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Feature Obituary: Evelyn Linscott, 60, cleaning pro, generous and caring mother
LIMINGTON — Evelyn Linscott always put her family first. On Monday, 16 relatives packed a conference room at Dolby & Dorr Funeral Chapel in Gorham, crying, laughing and telling stories of a woman who touched so many lives. Mrs. Linscott, a longtime owner of Evie’s Cleaning Service in Buxton and Limington, died Saturday at Maine […]
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Dow closes over 13,000 on ‘momentous day’
It has regained the ground lost in the Great Recession, a milestone that could add to investors’ confidence.
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Food & Dining Dispatches, Feb. 29, 2012
PORTLAND Restaurants fight hunger Four Maine restaurants will offer specially priced menus in March and donate a portion of their sales to fight childhood hunger. Miyake, Pai Men and Restaurant Grace in Portland and The Foreside Tavern in Falmouth are participating in Share Our Strength’s Dine Out: No Kid Hungry program. Miyake, 468 Fore St., […]
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Briefcase, Feb. 29, 2012
House Republican bills seek to assist small businesses WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a package of largely uncontroversial measures that they said will help small businesses raise capital and create jobs, while showing that Congress can put aside its partisan differences and act in the country’s economic interests. The White House said it […]
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Will Windows 8 be door to future?
The company will unveil a test version today and the real thing in the fall, hoping to eclipse Apple and Google.
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Businesses likely to get protection from rights suits over foreign acts
In a human rights case filed by Nigerians, Supreme Court justices appear to favor shielding U.S. corporations.