GREEN BAY, Wis. – Another victory in hand but still badly trailing rival Mitt Romney, Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum vowed to continue his campaign despite a steep climb to the nomination. Santorum, buoyed by Saturday’s win in Louisiana’s primary, urged supporters to stick with him even as much of the GOP establishment has coalesced […]
2012
Posted inNews
Maine students travel around the world in 33 feet
The students started in the Horn of Africa, before hitting up the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Australia.
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Posted inNation & World
Many wear hoodies as churches honor Trayvon
Amid calls for justice in the shooting death, the Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks of a larger movement.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Those pushing extreme gun views have their way with legislators
It defies explanation why two bills promoting gun possession are offered in this emergency session.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, March 26, 2012St. Patrick’s Day was mischaracterized
The characterization of St. Patrick’s Day and those who celebrate it in your March 19 front-page story (“Revelers had saintly day”) was based on tired stereotypes which would not be acceptable if applied to another ethnic group. The story focused entirely on drinking and inebriation and the reporter interviewed only three Irish bar managers and […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Time dulls the sheen of the casino industry
The reality is that more of them are competing for a pool of gamblers that is unlikely to grow.
Posted inOpinion
George Will: Obama’s health care mandate treads on contract law
Requiring people to purchase health insurance essentially coerces them to enter into a contract.
Posted inOpinion
Selma Botman: Division III sports shape well-rounded student athletes
College students who participate in athletics develop self-discipline and a strong work ethic.
Posted inClose to Home
Potluck
Wednesday Chicken nuggets, fries, dessert, 5 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $6. Thursday Community Meal, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $8; lobster roll: […]
Posted inClose to Home
Don Perkins: Old pauper records fascinating tale
Ever wonder what happened to the poor and indigent and entire families down on their luck in our area some 200 years ago? The town of Cumberland just received a state grant to further document and preserve some of this early history. Cumberland became a town in 1821 and like many localities had a board, […]