Law enforcement officers hope to accomplish their duties and come home safe to their families. This requires the cooperation and support of the public, along with the proper resources, training and equipment. Ultimately, it requires the support of those in office. This is why the Maine Association of Police endorses Republican Susan Collins for the […]
October 2014
Letter to the editor: Sen. Susan Collins supports Republican agenda, not working Mainers
I find it astounding that voters favoring Sen. Susan Collins do not realize they are supporting the Republican Party, which is committed to policies benefiting the rich and corporations at the expense of the middle class and poor. Sen. Collins shows this commitment in her recent “no” vote on a bill calling for a constitutional […]
Letter to the editor: Eliot Cutler offers an alternative as major parties have let us down
Our political parties have let us down, offering a choice between two flawed gubernatorial candidates. We have a third option: independent Eliot Cutler, with a proven record of success in the public and private sectors. Mike Michaud is a nice man, but “nice” doesn’t translate to skills essential for a chief executive. Keep him in […]
Letter to the editor: Supporters of Eliot Cutler should mull the impact of a LePage win, vote for Mike Michaud
I am a Democrat, and in 2010, when I saw that the weak Democratic candidate for governor was running a distant third, I voted for Eliot Cutler. He would have been far preferable to Paul LePage. Many others felt the same way, but not enough and not soon enough to thwart Mr. LePage’s election with […]
Commentary: Arkansas claims beard policy is necessary to protect prison safety
But it is hard to imagine that claim will survive the Supreme Court’s scrutiny.
Kathleen Parker: Republican ‘war on women’ is a war that never was
It was an effective Democratic strategy in 2012, aided by some of the Republicans’ lesser lights and looser tongues.
USM plan: Fewer faculty members, teaching more courses
Professors say they already work long hours, and the extra classes will cut into research time.
Lackey, long balls lift Cardinals over Dodgers 3-1
The former Red Sox starter helps put St. Louis one win away from the National League Championship Series.
Cape volleyball arrives, beats Scarborough for first time
CAPE ELIZABETH—Last year, Cape Elizabeth’s volleyball team neared the stratosphere. This fall, the Capers might just be primed to take the final step. Monday evening, Cape Elizabeth welcomed a Scarborough team it had never beaten and never really even threatened, but the times have changed. The Capers started strong, winning the first set, 25-14, but […]
Portland council OKs 4 percent raises for city clerk and attorney
The clerk’s salary increases to $76,699 and the city attorney will earn $114,399 a year.