“Abuse of government resources ensured that the ultimate winner of the election was never in doubt.”
March 2012
Posted inNation & World
GOP field heads for Super Tuesday
Republican presidential candidates distance themselves from remarks made by Rush Limbaugh.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, March 5, 2012Praising Snowe, looking toward future
On behalf of American Association of University Women Maine, I would like to thank Sen. Olympia Snowe for her years of tireless service to Maine people and to Americans everywhere. Sen. Snowe’s dedication to women’s issues over the years has helped to advance matters important to women and their families. Issues such as women’s health […]
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Egg farm workers’ rights should not have an expiration date
A bill to extinguish the right to organize at the former DeCoster egg farm denies fairness and dignity.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Afghanistan violence shows mission is fragile
But the backlash to Quran burnings at a U.S. base is no reason to abandon a partnership.
Posted inOpinion
George Will: RIP, James Q. Wilson, social scientist with a conscience
Wilson, in his wisdom, warned that families must nurture a child’s natural instinct toward morality.
Posted inOpinion
David Ignatius: House Intelligence Committee rare example of bipartisanship
The chairman and ranking member join forces to balance the desires of left- and right-wing colleagues.
Posted inClose to Home
Potluck
Wednesday Ladies community breakfast, 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., BMC Diner, Richardson Street, Rangeley. Thursday Community Meal, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $8; lobster roll: $7.50; egg salad: $4.50; other items available; […]
Posted inClose to Home
Don Perkins: Fiber farmers get federal grant
A North Yarmouth couple is at the forefront of promoting small-scale farming in Maine and is doing so in an unconventional way, with alpacas. Ken and Claudia Raessler have about 35 critters from the camelid family (alpacas are related to camels) grazing at their 25-acre farm on North Road. The long-necked creatures are becoming a […]
Posted inClose to Home
Events
PORTLAND Reading support group A free support group for parents of children struggling with reading and dyslexia will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Portland Public Library The purpose of the group is to share current science-based information to support their children’s reading development. The meetings will be moderated by certified […]