Scarborough councilwoman resigns / UNE receives $10 million grant for research into chronic pain / Bones found in Portland were those of 31-year-old homeless woman … and more news from around the state.
2012
Posted inOpinion
Kathleen Parker: In politics, boring isn’t necessarily a bad thing
Mitt Romney’s announcement of his running mate allows us to put to rest the narrative of the benighted ‘boring white guy.’
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Ryan budget fills gaps in Romney’s agenda
The Republican budget wouldn’t reduce deficits, but it would cut government at the roots.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Writer recalls lessons learned as a child of World War II
‘I learned to make do, I learned to conserve and recycle, I learned to share,’ the author writes.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Retail lobster prices don’t reflect the fishermen’s plight
Mainers would be happy to help their lobstermen, but the prices don’t allow it.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the Editor: Mars mission another giant leap
It was another hot summer night, 43 years ago. Apollo 11 had landed the first humans on the moon. I was 16, imbued with visions from Ray Bradbury and glued to my TV set. Earlier, CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite had explained to viewers wishing to chronicle this historic event how to set the f-stops […]
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Mankins opens up on injury
The all-pro guard says his torn ACL was a surprise, but now he’s eager to return to the field.
Posted inSports
Maine Milestones
Katie Mathews, a 2012 Bowdoin College graduate from Cumberland, has been named an All-American by USA Rugby. Mathews, a flyhalf, was the lone player from the newly formed New England Small College Rugby Conference and one of 22 players overall to receive All-America honors. She was chosen as Bowdoin’s MVP last fall after leading the […]
Posted inLife & Culture
People & Entertainment: ‘Twilight’ heartthrob reappears
LOS ANGELES – Robert Pattinson has decided to come back — to the spotlight, that is. The 26-year-old actor has been out of sight since learning last month that his girlfriend and “Twilight” co-star Kristen Stewart had an affair with a married movie director. A tabloid printed photos of the illicit dalliance, breaking the hearts […]
Posted inBusiness
FedEx to offer buyouts, trim payroll amid slow demand
More customers switch to slower delivery methods to conserve their cash.