Oh, the horror of it. Down East: The Magazine of Maine enhanced a cover photograph of Route 24 by eliminating some power lines. Oh, the silliness of it. The Portland Press Herald revealed this heinous act Sept. 19 with a front-page piece of investigative journalism (“Down East magazine attracts criticism for altering photo“). At first […]
September 2013
Posted inOpinion
Michaud and Pingree: Politicking could deprive families of food
Cuts to food stamps ignore how essential the program is to seniors, veterans and people without jobs.
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Posted inOpinion
Kathleen Parker: Delaying implementation may be only cure for what ails Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act is becoming increasingly unpopular and just may need to be tweaked.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Want more young people in Maine? Provide more affordable housing
Large-lot zoning hinders the construction of rental units that are within young workers’ means.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Two developments needed for Afghanistan to find stability
The country’s well-being relies on an upcoming election and a security agreement with the U.S.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Tolls needed to keep up with crumbling highways
The gas tax is no longer adequate to maintain the roads we have. Per-mile tolls make sense.
Posted inNation & World
In Texas, giving a name to the dead
A county seeks to identify those who are illegally crossing into the United States.
Posted inBusiness
Datebook
Tuesday “Pioneers of Maine’s Next Economy,” 7 to 9 a.m., breakfast speaker series with Tom Chappell, co-founder of Tom’s of Maine. The series is presented by Maine Center for Enterprise Development and Envision Maine and held at Mariners Church, 368 Fore St., Portland. Cost is $20 and includes a light breakfast. Registration is required at […]
Posted inNews
Mainer will replace retiring federal judge
John Nivison of Winslow is appointed to the U.S. District Court for Maine and will work in Bangor.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Deering girls down Portland again
PORTLAND—Portland’s girls’ soccer team has been a feel-good story in the early stages of the 2013 season, but while the Bulldogs are happy to contend, their crosstown rival has higher aspirations. Deering came to Fitzpatrick Stadium Monday evening looking to not only beat Portland again, but continue its evolution into a squad whose balance, skill […]