Posted inLetters, Opinion

Letters to the editor: Old Orchard recall a democratic success

The recent political drama generated by the Recall 4 effort succeeded in making headlines in media statewide. But the real significance of our victory has been overlooked. After all, recalls are rarely successful; how did we do it? It’s no secret that the average citizen perceives politics as an insider’s game — too corrupt and/or […]

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Posted inNews

Local Dispatches

Portland woman is accused of stealing pickup truck to move furniture / Paving of bridge expected to cause delays / LePage provides $50,000 to drug treatment center … and more news from around the state.

Posted inNation & World

U.S. spying issue may affect trade talks with EU

BERLIN – The economic fallout over accusations of U.S. spying on European diplomats widened on Wednesday, with France’s government saying it wanted to delay the start of major U.S.-EU trade talks and a German minister suggesting that citizens there stop patronizing American Internet companies such as Google and Facebook if they are concerned about their […]

Posted inLife & Culture

People & Entertainment: Bieber’s mom writes of tough times

NEW YORK – Justin Bieber’s mom, Pattie Mallette, has left out some of the rougher details of her early life for a new teen edition of her memoir, “Nowhere But Up.” Produced by inspirational publisher Revell, the book includes advice and hotline numbers for young people on depression, pregnancy, bullying and unwanted sexual advances. Mallette, […]