Elsewhere in the U.S., Common Core standards have conservatives seeing a school takeover.
September 2013
Bob Keyes: The Oshers – Blessed with the gift of giving
The Osher family name is synonymous with philanthropy in Portland. Harold Osher said his parents taught him and his siblings that success involves giving back. A cardiologist, Harold Osher and his wife, Peggy, have done more than their share of giving. Their name is associated with the map library at the University of Southern Maine, […]
Letters to the editor: Expanded comics pages have fans
It has been on my mind to write to you to let you know how much I have enjoyed the changes you have made to the comics section in the Maine Sunday Telegram, and Dahlov Ipcar’s critical letter on those changes has actually prompted me to sit down and write (“Comics fan not laughing at […]
What are these animals telling us?
Because they are sensitive to change, so-called ‘sentinel species’ can reveal a lot about the ripple effects of pollutants in our environment. And that, scientists say, serves as a warning about our own fragile future.
Our View: UMaine wind proposal should get full airing
It doesn’t build confidence in the process if all details of the plan are kept from the public.
Homeowner know-how
If you’re new to house upkeep, these handy skills and tools will prepare you to fix problems.
Homeowner know-how
If you’re new to house upkeep, these handy skills and tools will prepare you to fix problems.
Glassing up the place
Whether as art pieces or furnishings, glass brings imaginative design elements into a home.
Balanced, prolific Capers impress in opener, blank Freeport
FREEPORT—This fall, for the first time in a number of years, the Cape Elizabeth girls’ soccer team is wearing the bulls-eye, signifying it’s viewed as the preseason favorite. For one day at least, the Capers are wearing it pretty darn well. Saturday afternoon in the season opener at up-and-coming Freeport, Cape Elizabeth posted five goals […]
Major League Roundup: Reds steal a win over Dodgers
CINCINNATI – Billy Hamilton stole second in the 10th inning to set up Todd Frazier’s game-winning single, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Saturday. Ryan Ludwick opened the Cincinnati 10th with a leadoff walk against Brian Wilson (1-1). Reds manager Dusty Baker then went to the dynamic Hamilton, and the […]