The poor economy has homeowners thinking harder about repairing versus replacing old or faulty items.
2012
Charles Lawton: In 2012, we need to pull back from the brink and focus on local issues
The year 2011 was the year of serial brinkmanship. Politicians in the United States and Europe took turns kicking the can down the road or, more accurately, to the edge of the cliff. Three times on this side of the Atlantic we faced the threat of government shutdown because of congressional inability to agree on […]
Maine Observer: At Forever 21, author doesn’t buy message
A mom finds shopping at her daughter’s choice of stores produces nothing to wear but does provide a reality check.
Our View: Retelling boy’s ordeal on Katahdin still important
A new version of an old story reminds us that it takes a certain kind of strength to survive.
Another View: Little accomplished in nine years of war in Iraq
A writer says we have re-established our strength and reputation, but he is wrong.
Our View: Dump Iowa and New Hampshire for regional primaries
There is a better way to pick a president than the process that gets under way this week.
Datebook
Thursday Maine Technology Institute’s Orono Office Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for information on funding tech-based business ideas. Held at Target Technology Center, 20 Godfrey Drive, Orono. For an appointment contact Linda Adams at 582-4790, Ext. 206 or [email protected]. Friday Workshops: Interviewing, 9 a.m. to noon, and Computer Basics, 2 to 4 p.m., at […]
On the menu: Whoppers, with plenty of cheese
Here’s a look at some of the biggest – as well as some small but dangerous – political lies of 2011.
Savvy Senior: Seniors have ways to find Medicare-approved doctors
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What resources are available to help seniors locate and research Medicare doctors? My husband and I are approaching age 65 and need to find a new internist or primary care doctor who accepts Medicare. Our current doctor is not enrolled with Medicare and will not continue seeing us as Medicare patients. — […]