The campaigns offer sharply different interpretations of the facts surrounding the partial government closure last year.
October 2014
Posted inBusiness, News
Fishery regulators call for emergency measures to help cod
But to the dismay of Maine fishermen, the specifics of a plan to boost declining stocks are months away.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Halloween parade, a popular tradition in Portland’s West End, canceled
Shoestring Theater decides it can no longer provide the security and oversight to keep revelers safe.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Portland Museum of Art plans 2016 winter closure for updates
Changes, which include naming Jessica May as chief curator, are part of museum’s larger strategic plan.
Posted inBusiness, News
Critical concerns arise in Great Northern bankruptcy case
Badly needed jobs and clean local drinking water are at stake as a Delaware court handles a request to liquidate the East Millinocket paper mill’s assets.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Great Northern debacle shows mixed-up priorities
Gov. LePage hates welfare, but he spends state money on shaky business deals.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Alan Caron: Gov. Paul LePage deserves ‘muted applause’ for a few actions
Those who say he’s Maine’s worst governor ever aren’t well enough informed on state history.
Posted inBusiness
Crowd-funded South Portland firm looks up to bring down cost of winter
The startup has exceeded its initial fundraising goal for producing Hot-Tubes.
Posted inA Word With the Boss
Moran’s in Portland adapts to challenges
Amid changing conditions and more competition, the owner of the enduring neighborhood market finds ways to keep the customers coming back.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Sports
George Shuba, 89, ballplayer extended a hand to racial solidarity
The handshake was seen as a gesture of acceptance, perhaps the first time on a professional baseball diamond that white and black teammates joined hands in solidarity.