2013 – Page 3415 – The Portland Press Herald

Another View: It’s time for House Republicans to do job, pass immigration bill

by Los Angeles Times July 11, 2013

Now that the Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws, it’s the House’s turn to act. But as expected, Republicans in that chamber are once again insisting that the border between the U.S. and Mexico be sealed as a prerequisite to approving broader reforms. Unless 90 percent of illegal […]

Pika Energy’s president putting new spin on power

by Edward D. Murphy July 11, 2013June 3, 2014

Ben Polito is a Georgetown native and a co-founder of Pika Energy, which makes and sells home renewable-energy systems that use wind turbines, solar panels or both. The three-year-old company hopes to bring the cost of the systems, to be assembled at the company’s headquarters in Westbrook, down to where homeowners will consider them a […]

Opinion

Maine Voices: Lawmakers acted ‘for Maine people’ on budget and override of veto

by Erik Jorgensen and Linda Sanborn July 11, 2013

Members of both parties negotiated and made hard choices in order to achieve a ‘responsible compromise.’

Life & Culture

‘West Side Story’ star marks 80th

July 11, 2013

NEW YORK – Chita Rivera will celebrate her 80th doing what she does best — a show to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The two-time Tony Award-winning singer, dancer and actress will play the August Wilson Theatre on Oct. 7. Says Rivera: “A girl only turns 80 once in her life, thank God, and I […]

Opinion

Dana Milbank: Military overthrow of Morsi presents U.S. with a conundrum

July 11, 2013

Calling it a coup would mean cutting off all aid to Egypt, which the Obama administration opposes.

Letters, Opinion

Letters to the editor: Portland Adult Ed has earned support

July 11, 2013

Two years ago, my first spring as an usher at Merrill Auditorium, I overheard experienced volunteer ushers talking about how inspired they were after ushering at the Portland Adult Education graduation. Although I didn’t forget, I signed up for two other graduations last year. This year, I caught the brass ring! Few things in life […]

Opinion