The great thing about sports is that, ultimately, they don’t matter. They are just games, entertainment, a diversion from the harsh realities of everyday life. That’s why they are so popular. I grew up playing baseball and basketball, and watching football. My first newspaper job while still in high school was reporting on schoolboy sports […]
2012
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FairPoint CEO says revenues will grow
The growth among business customers should begin exceeding the loss of residential landline customers later this year, says Paul Sunu.
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UMaine makes list of top 20 party schools for first time
Meanwhile, Bowdoin College in Brunswick is named No. 1 in the country for best food on campus and “quality of life.”
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The View From Away: Cost of a high school musical? Priceless
My wife and daughter went to the first rehearsal for the fall play at her new school recently. They both had a great time, which is no surprise. The director is the head of a dance school Carol and Elizabeth attended, so they have a long and happy history. A number of the kids and […]
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LePage administration OKs raises for DHHS caseworkers
The increases are awarded despite a wage freeze for state employees that has been in effect since 2009.
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Apple sets record for company value at $621B
On Monday Apple became Wall Street’s all-time MVP — it’s Most Valuable Property ever.
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Forecaster Forum: After a layoff, taking inspiration from birds
I’ve become a bird-watcher this summer. I’ve had plenty of time for it. After working at the same job for 25 years, I was laid off. I’ve worked steadily since I was 16 years old, so it felt pretty good not to work for a while. I was on vacation and finally had time to […]
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Letter: Portland's Anton, Marshall did the right thing
I would like to applaud City Councilors John Anton and David Marshall for not voting in favor another TIF for big businesses on Portland’s waterfront. The concept of giving wealthy investors tax breaks to build their empires, while the rest of us work hard and finance ourselves, is indeed corporate welfare. We all, especially, those […]
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Actress Liv Tyler praises Maine manners in NYT Magazine
She tells the Times her summer drives to and from the Pine Tree State allow her to observe the shifting manners along the way.
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Letter: Moriarty in Maine House District 108
I am writing in support of Steve Moriarty, Democratic candidate in Maine House of Representatives District 108, comprising Cumberland, part of North Yarmouth, Chebeague Island and Long Island. Steve is a native Mainer, a graduate of Bowdoin College, the University of Maine School of Law and a U.S. Army veteran. A 29-year resident of Cumberland, […]