It is nothing short of shameful how Gov. LePage is behaving, the language he uses to describe people in need of assistance, his behavior toward our elected legislative officials and the bullying antics he uses from the Blaine House. How much more abuse are the people of Maine going to take from this man? I […]
February 2012
Posted inSports
On Baseball: A non-apology, and some other odds and ends
While awaiting the Red Sox doubleheader against the college kids on Saturday, here are some random thoughts on leftovers from last year’s September drama, a “demanding” new manager, players to watch, and even a little college baseball trivia. The apologies and “sort-of” apologies for last September’s clubhouse behavior took place last week, as the pitchers […]
advertisement
Posted inOpinion
Maine Observer: That first valentine still holds a special place
It started with a love note from a young Romeo and progressed to an awkward moment after a knock on a farmhouse door.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: LePage education plan creates problems
Maine’s teachers are on the front lines of education every day. We became educators because we care deeply about our children’s future and we are committed to the success of every child. Our classroom experience has taught us that the only way to guarantee our children’s future is to put students at the center of […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Bill too free with tax money for private schools
Efforts should focus on creating new options, not on subsidizing choices that already exist.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Anti-bullying bill needed to help students succeed in school
Students and adults should be educated about dangerous behavior and be held accountable.
Posted inBusiness
Charles Lawton: Changing tax rates amounts to mere tinkering
Several readers have praised me for calling attention to the futility of appealing for “structural change” while presenting proposals that fail to address the “structural” problem. These same readers then chastised me for failing to present my own solutions to the problems I highlighted. “Easy to call the kettle black,” they were, in effect, saying, […]
Posted inBusiness
On the Move
NEW FACES • Russell Lumley was hired as vice president of branch operations at cPort Credit Union in Portland. Lumley has more than 25 years of banking experience and was previously with Bangor Savings Bank. • Mike Haws joined Sappi Fine Paper North America as managing director of the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan. Haws has […]
Posted inBusiness
Big chains think small
Large retailers and restaurants, too, discover that slimming down reduces construction costs and overhead.
Posted inLife & Culture
Oscar-nominated movie trailers
Here is a roundup of Oscar-nominated Best Picture trailers. THE ARTIST THE DESCENDANTS EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE THE HELP HUGO MIDNIGHT IN PARIS MONEYBALL THE TREE OF LIFE WAR HORSE