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2015
Posted inNation & World
Airline executive’s ‘nut rage’ draws aviation security charges
The airline chairman’s daughter is also charged with hindering an investigation.
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Posted inBusiness
New crowdfunding law lends Mainers a hand
Entrepreneurs now can raise capital by selling stakes in their companies to anyone with money and willingness to invest.
Posted inNews
Francesca Hilton, Zsa Zsa Gabor’s daughter, dies at 67
Gabor’s only child frequently battled with her mother’s ninth husband.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: House voting ranks shrink, the pests swarm, and Boehner is elected speaker
Die-hard conservatives mount a serious rebellion, but it fizzles with the help of a deceased Democrat.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Problem of inadequate housing needs long-term, statewide solution
It’s time for difficult policy discussions to happen in Washington, Augusta and local communities.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Raising state tax because gas is cheaper isn’t necessary
I would like to comment on a letter published by the Press Herald on Dec. 31, “With gas prices down, let’s replenish road repair fund.” The writer claims that since gas prices are down and we now have extra money to spend, we should spend that extra by paying higher taxes on gasoline. I would […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: State’s report on Maine job outlook sees the bad in everything
I am a little confused by the Maine Department of Labor forecast reported Wednesday in the article “Maine job-growth outlook: Anemic.” The report projects that fewer jobs will be created (bad) but that there will be fewer workers to fill available jobs (bad). The decline of manufacturing and the paper industry results in fewer jobs […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Avoid fancy talk at immigration forum in Portland
I teach English to New Mainers. Most of them are from cities in Africa. I was happy to see Ralph C. Carmona’s opinion piece Monday about the Jan. 14 First Parish forum on immigration (“Maine Voices: Forum to spotlight crucial need to integrate Portland’s new arrivals”). This is a chance for immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: ‘Reverend’ is an adjective, so stop using it as a noun
On the front page of Wednesday’s Press Herald, in a reference to an article in the Food & Dining section, you blatantly misuse the word “Reverend” as a noun (“Signature Dish: Reverend’s recipe keeps sons connected – all 13 of them”). That word is an adjective and as such needs at least one other modifier: […]