The biggest takeover by settlers in two decades sparks yet another spat between Israel and the U.S.
October 2014
Hong Kong’s leader refuses to resign
Executive Leung Chun-ying instead offers talks to defuse a week of massive demonstrations.
Jerrie Mock, first woman to fly solo around the world, dies at 88
She overcame the doubts of people who couldn’t imagine that a 5-foot-tall woman dubbed ‘the flying housewife’ could pull off a feat of aviation that had never been accomplished.
Deaths from heroin overdoses double in 28 states
Heroin-related deaths soared between 2010 and 2012 in those states, a new government study says.
Letter to the editor: Democrat Cathy Breen would enrich state Senate
I am supporting Democrat Cathy Breen for the Maine Senate because she is an experienced leader. Cathy led the Falmouth Town Council for two terms as chair and was instrumental in establishing a model for municipal open-space acquisition. That’s why she’s been endorsed by Maine Conservation Voters. Cathy will bring her ability to listen and […]
Letter to the editor: LePage has what it takes, his remarkable feats show
Hooray for Republican Gov. Paul LePage! While Paul may have “embarrassed” people with his unorthodoxy, I often found myself chuckling. I like a man who has some fire in his veins. True, Paul may not always be pretty and nice; however, pretty is as pretty does, and he has done some remarkable feats while fighting […]
Letter to the editor: House District 54 needs Democrat Denise Tepler
Now is the time … To address important local issues in the Maine Legislature. To restore the setbacks we have experienced under the current administration. To ensure a strong future. To return civility and cooperation to Maine government. To give citizens a real role in how Maine is run. To elect Democrat Denise Tepler of […]
Letter to the editor: Democratic Sen. Jim Boyle knows value of education
Democrat Jim Boyle is the kind of leader whom Mainers can be proud of. He serves with integrity. He listens and takes the time to understand the issues facing his district. Jim is a business owner who is respected in Augusta. He understands that our challenges will be solved by compromise, not by shouting. Jim […]
Letter to the editor: Public good must top Maine’s agenda
Last week, I sat in the Preble Street Resource Center dining room, where hundreds of residents eat meals each day, to attend a candidate forum with Democrat Mike Michaud, hosted by Homeless Voices for Justice. (Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler is scheduled to attend a Homeless Voices for Justice forum Oct. 7; Gov. LePage has […]
FAA: No drones allowed at New Mexico balloon festival
More than 550 pilots are participating in this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.