The Disney animated feature retakes the top spot in its seventh weekend.
2014
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Obamacare signups starting to meet goals
Despite a slow rollout, the Affordable Care Act has brought insurance to millions already.
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Posted inOpinion
George Will: Numbers, current and historical, put Republicans in the driver’s seat
Three crucial components of Obama’s coalition – unmarried women, minorities (more than 40 percent of Obama’s 2012 vote) and young people – are especially prone to skipping midterms.
Posted inOpinion
Commentary: Pennsylvania auditor explains qualms about welfare reviewer
He wants Maine taxpayers to avoid the troubles Gary Alexander caused while working in his state.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the editor: Cutler’s support for gay and lesbian Mainers never wavered
As a longtime advocate for the rights of gay and lesbian Mainers, I am very disappointed to see EqualityMaine’s endorsement of U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud for governor. In 1984, I remember hearing the news about Charlie Howard, a young gay man in Bangor who was thrown off a bridge in a horrific hate crime, and […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the editor: Vote for Michaud because of his record – not because he is gay
It bothers me a bit that all the articles about Mike Michaud in the newspapers now mention that he is gay, with that as the focus instead of his record. I am glad he is out of the closet, and I am glad he could be the first openly gay governor, and I am super-glad […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the editor: Fond words of praise for Nelson & Small execs
An article in the Business section in the Dec. 18 edition (“Family-run Nelson & Small executes smooth break-up”) marks the end of the era of a remarkable Portland-based family business, Nelson & Small. Several divisions of the wholesale supply company have been sold and some have been reorganized with new management structure, and the company […]
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Letter to the editor: Greenpeace ‘terrorists’ didn’t deserve amnesty
I must say I am very disappointed that the Russian parliament granted the Greenpeace terrorists amnesty. President Vladimir Putin seems to be losing his edge in dealing with these types. Back in the bad old days, they would have suffered a much harsher and quicker punishment. I am amazed that Greenpeace continues to place their […]
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: America can still win the 50-year-old war against poverty
LBJ’s visionary domestic program has been partially successful, but much more still needs to be done.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Officials identify couple who died in fire
ELLIOTSVILLE TOWNSHIP (AP) — The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office is identifying an elderly couple who died when fire swept through their western Maine home. Fire officials say 78-year-old George Beety and his 79-year-old wife ”“ Laurette Beety ”“ were found dead after fire destroyed their Elliotsville Township home early Saturday morning. Both bodies were found […]