2012 – Page 2624 – The Portland Press Herald

Another View: Congress Square Plaza a public asset that should be preserved

by RACHEL MILLER August 10, 2012

As the city grows, we should not abandon the things that make Portland what it is.

Letters to the editor: Maine’s beauty marred on Saco River

August 10, 2012

I am a Portland resident who made the mistake of canoeing the Saco river from Canal Bridge to Walker Bridge on Monday, July 30. What I saw was disgusting beyond belief. While I am an ardent supporter of local businesses and frequently enjoy all of the beauties that Maine has to offer, I will not […]

Nation & World

Recovery on Water: Women pull together to beat fears

by MARTHA IRVINE The Associated Press August 10, 2012

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. – Jenn Gibbons waited, longer than she should have, by her own estimation. She stared at the numbers on her cell phone — 9-1-1 — but hesitated to hit send. She was stunned and alone on a desolate stretch of beach in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, trying to comprehend what had just happened. […]

Nation & World

Decline in youngsters’ tobacco use slows

by Los Angeles Times August 10, 2012

A new government report indicates the level of high school and middle school girls and boys using tobacco.

Nation & World, News

Pediatrician charged with waterboarding daughter

by The Associated Press August 10, 2012

Dr. Melvin Morse has appeared on national TV for his research on near-death experiences.

Sports

Olympics: Semifinal time in men’s basketball, and a tough test awaits

by The Associated Press August 10, 2012

The U.S. beat Argentina 126-97 in pool play, but the Argentines have experience and guile.

Nation & World

Farm bill spawns more scrutiny for food stamps

by The Associated Press August 10, 2012

WASHINGTON – The Agriculture Department on Thursday came out with new steps to fight fraud in food stamps, a federal program that has taken center stage as Congress struggles to adopt a long-term farm policy bill. The actions announced by Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon include giving the department new authority to penalize retailers who traffic […]

Sports