FDR and his labor secretary wanted to protect retirees, the disabled and survivors from ‘the hazards of life.’
2012
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor: ‘Lobster economics’ story doesn’t add up
A pound of lobster in the shell does not equal one lobster roll, a reader says.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View; Animal activist’s obituary didn’t reflect depth of her commitment
Neva Cram was an important leader of Friends of Feral Felines, not just a volunteer.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland school soda ban a good lesson for kids
But it will take education in addition to limits to make a difference in childhood obesity.
Posted inOpinion
George Will: Despite dire predictions, humanity is facing ‘Apocalypse Not’
Forecasts of extinction and resource depletion fail to stunt ingenuity in extracting and innovating.
Posted inOpinion
David Ignatius: Republicans play budget roulette as catastrophe nears
Absent a bipartisan solution, across-the-board cuts of 8 to 10 percent will take effect on Jan. 2.
Posted inNews
Injured hiker rescued after fall from cliff into ocean at Acadia
Kevin Hills, 22, of Kittery is in good condition after being taken by Lifeflight helicopter to a hospital.
Posted inNews, Sports
Smith’s homer lifts Sea Dogs
Marquez Smith’s three-run homer in the fifth inning helps Portland top New Britain, 7-4.
Posted inNews
Police: Man had toy gun near Obama NH event
The man was driven home by the police and remained there until the president’s event ended in Rochester, N.H.
Posted inNews
American Airlines’ attendants approve contract
The new contract, which includes numerous concessions, may help flight attendants stave off the chance American would impose even deeper cuts in bankruptcy court.