It has been a great holiday season. Perhaps one of the most pleasant turn of events has been the amazing drop in gasoline prices. The American driving public has experienced a decrease of over $1 in the cost of a gallon of gasoline. This goes right into disposable income for the consumer. Economists of virtually […]
2014
Posted inNation & World
New York City getting ready for revelry
Full-on safety measures are in place as the city prepares for the glittering ball drop in Times Square.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Palestinian president opts for gestures over progress
Mahmoud Abbas is pushing another quixotic attempt to impose his terms for a settlement on Israel.
Posted inMaine, News
Changes to two key METRO bus routes take effect next month
The routes to the Portland International Jetport and the new DHHS building will be more efficient.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Historically, governors rose to president but senators now have an edge
As government’s scope expands, voters see the advantages of a candidate from inside the Beltway.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Consumer product stewardship means paying for goods’ disposal upfront
To help the environment, an item’s retail price should include the cost of getting rid of it eventually.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Ruth Marcus: People with mental illness need treatment, not incarceration
A Virginia inmate’s plight shows that prisons aren’t suited for intellectually disabled individuals.
Posted inLife & Culture
J. Lo’s world tour film premieres on HBO
NEW YORK — Jennifer Lopez decided to hit the road after her split from singer Marc Anthony two years ago. She went on her first world tour, visiting 65 cities on five continents and reaching 1 million fans. If you didn’t get to see the tour in person, you can catch it on HBO on […]
Posted inLife & Culture
Alicia Keys gives birth to second child
She and her rapper husband name their son Genesis Ali Dean.
Posted inFood, Recipes
French country chicken with a Moroccan twist
This recipe is fantastic and simple to learn.