Scores of fishermen stand to be ruined if major fishing cuts to protect codfish are enacted.
2012
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Saco farm provides a trip back in time
A recent agreement means the Fogg Farm can never be subdivided for housing.
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Posted inBusiness
On the Move
NEW FACES • Mark Vogelzang was named president and CEO of Maine Public Broadcasting Network. Vogelzang, 56, is a veteran of public broadcasting, having served most recently as station manager at WBFO-FM, Buffalo’s NPR member station. Vogelzang was also president of Vermont Public Radio for 16 years, from 1993 to 2009. • Spencer Thibodeau joined […]
Posted inBusiness
Auto dealers expect tostep on the gas in 2012
Credit is more available, interest rates are low and Americans need to replace old cars and trucks they kept during the downturn and afterward.
Posted inBusiness
Datebook, Jan. 3, 2012
Thursday Maine Technology Institute’s Orono Office Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Target Technology Center, 20 Godfrey Drive, Orono. Information available on funding tech-based business ideas. Call Linda Adams at 582-4790, ext. 206, or email [email protected] for an appointment. Friday Workshops: “Interviewing,” 9 a.m. to noon, and “Computer Basics,” 2 to 4 p.m., York County […]
Posted inOpinion
David Yepsen: ‘Iowa voters don’t represent the United States’ — and other myths
As the GOP presidential nominating process kicks off there today, it’s time to clear up misconceptions.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State police shouldshow there’s no favoritism
Sgt. Robin Parker has taken responsibility for his actions, and so should the higher-ups.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Proposal to cut MaineCare overlooks real reasons for crisis
A better solution would more efficiently care for the 5 percent of recipients who drive up costs.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, Jan. 3, 2012Newspapers are unfair to LePage
Though it’s no secret that MaineToday Media newspapers, including The Portland Press Herald, regularly express their dislike for Gov. LePage, the tone continues to deteriorate. They criticized the governor’s efforts to bring runaway welfare spending under control, even though Maine has more recipients than income taxpayers, who are below the national average income but who […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Congress’ anti-transit tax break will clog urban highways
People who use public transportation should get at least the same tax deduction as drivers.