A Democrat from Portland called Gov. Paul LePage a bully last week, saying communication problems in the Department of Health and Human Services may be linked to staffers’ fear of the chief executive. Sen. Joe Brannigan, D-Portland, told reporters that LePage has a sign in his office that says “bully.” He wondered if that’s why […]
2012
Posted inLife & Culture
Review: Lady Day sings what she feels on Freeport stage
The number of folks who can remember seeing Billie Holiday (1915-1959) perform in person dwindles as the years pass by. We are left with photos, recordings and a few videos to preserve the memory of the singer who Ken Burns’ “Jazz” documentary series called the “most important in the history of jazz.” Efforts have been […]
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Events
Updated April 4 to correct location of Martin’s Point Health Care blood pressure screening. BELFAST Music festival tickets on sale Passes for the 2012 Free Range Music Festival, set for April 28, are on sale. Some 30 performers will be featured this year. Performances will be held at several venues around town. Advance passes are […]
Posted inClose to Home
Don Perkins: Dugout ready for another winning season
Troy Locke of Windham is living a dream. Literally. He’s combined two of his passions – the Red Sox and ice cream – into a business venture that began its ninth year Sunday. The Ice Cream Dugout is now open for business, just on weekends through April. “When the Red Sox start the season, you […]
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Dispatches for 04/02/2012
SOUTH PORTLAND Scholarship program The South Portland Housing Authority announced it has created and funded a scholarship program for residents pursuing higher education. The total amount awarded this year will not exceed $2,000. The scholarship program is open to any resident living in a property owned or managed by the South Public Housing Authority. Applications […]
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Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 2 to 6 p.m., Rangeley High School, Rangeley Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Auburn Wednesday Noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, Farmington Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dunkin’ Donuts, Wells Friday Noon to 5 […]
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Plugged-in teens sacrifice ability to complete tasks, connect off-line
It’s more critical than ever for parents themselves to model life without the Internet and cellphones.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, April 2, 2012Keep income taxes, but end license fees
Gov. LePage wants to eventually eliminate income taxes. I disagree. Instead, eliminate other taxes. The state income tax is onerous, but marvelously efficient. We pay based upon calculations already computed for our federal income taxes. We can be taxed by our ability to pay. The poor, the retired, the unemployed could and should pay less. […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Employers should not get Facebook passwords
Access to job seekers’ private communications should not be part of the hiring process.
Posted inOpinion
George Will: Batter up! Time for the annual Opening Day quiz
Warm up your memory for names and statistics as this year’s baseball season gets under way.