Twenty-five years ago, Katie Costello’s kidney failed. If I can use the word “fortunate,” she was; her brother’s blood type matched hers and she received the gift of his kidney. She could now resume her life with a husband and an adopted daughter. We always ask – why are good people faced with more than […]
2013
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the editor: Cost of higher education called a major injustice
The cost of education in the United States is a major social injustice issue; many citizens will never be able to afford a college-level degree. A college education is associated with the quality and health of a human being’s life. Some countries have successfully implemented universal education, where their citizens may obtain degrees at all […]
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Posted inBusiness
Google removes Rap Genius from top of search results
It was discovered that the popular music lyrics website was using questionable tactics to obtain better search rankings.
Posted inNation & World
Shrine visit rebuked by Japan’s neighbors
Japan’s nationalist leader ignores U.S. advice to steer clear of gestures likely to rile Seoul and Beijing.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Medicine: Donor organ use and consent evolving
Once, organs such as kidneys were used to save lives. Now the donation of hands or a face can improve lives.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine energy consultant seeks dismissal of fraud lawsuit
Richard Silkman’s attorney also argues that if the federal case proceeds, it should be moved to a court here.
Posted inNation & World
Family of brain-dead California girl weigh offers to keep her on life support
Nursing homes and outside groups have made offers of aid.
Posted inOpinion
Commentary: Beware of politically correct fanatics’ war on common sense
From insisting on removal of Nativity scenes to panicking over a pastry, some overreact to ‘trifles.’
Posted inOpinion
Commentary: Rich-boy driver who killed four learns money buys concessions
The judge accepts that he was too indulged to learn from his mistakes or learn from his actions, but would this apply to poor kids?
Posted inTimes Record
Playwright draws on experience at TR for dark comedy
PORTLAND When Elizabeth Lardie took a job as a young editor at her hometown newspaper eight years ago, one of her primary responsibilities was preparing obituaries for print. Regularly engaging in end-of-life discussions was an unusual role for someone who had just returned from four lively years of college in Sydney, Australia. “It’s really weird […]