Mainers who lost their homes to foreclosure are eligible for benefits but must file claim forms soon.
2013
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the Editor: Money for arms, but little for the people
It’s the hidden time bomb just waiting to explode — your series about the underground world of pipes for drinking water and sewer systems that keep Portland working ( “No guarantees: Portland Water District at risk for more breaks,” Dec. 31). They are collapsing across the nation, and there is virtually no money to repair […]
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Posted inLife & Culture, News
Mom’s iPhone contract livens debate on teched-up teens
Janell Burley Hofmann honored her 13-year-old son’s “maturity and growth” at Christmas with his first iPhone, but it came with strings attached . . .
Posted inOpinion
Dana Milbank: In the House, the deck is stacked for a Republican majority
Partly due to redistricting, the party will retain its advantage for the next decade, an analysis shows.
Posted inOpinion
Kathleen Parker: GOP needs Spanish lessons to survive in changing world
Anti-immigrant rhetoric alienates people who might otherwise be open to the party’s message.
Posted inNews
Maine farmers head to DC to hear Monsanto arguments
Four Maine farmers will be among those hearing the federal case against the chemical giant.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Google is not stacking searches to freeze out other companies
The company has critics who say the results are manipulated, but the FTC says it is clean.
Posted inBusiness
Google exec to meet North Korean leaders
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, also on the trip, says it’s a private, humanitarian mission.
Posted inNews
Dispatches
Man sought in credit union holdup turns himself in / Jeep, school bus collide, causing minor injuries / Change of trial venue OK’d for man accused in stabbing . . . and more Maine news.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress should not use debt ceiling as hostage
Creating phony financial crises to gain leverage in negotiations is no way to govern.