The Apollo 11 astronaut had fluid in his lungs but was responding well to antibiotics and was in stable condition, the tour company says.
December 2016
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump will face tough questions on future of nuclear arsenal
Among the open questions: Can the U.S. get by with fewer weapons? Is it time to take some off hair-trigger alert?
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Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Meteorological winter begins today and it starts mild
Many of the past months have been very mild and we are starting December on a similar note.
Posted inBusiness
Maine looking for rainmaker to revive forest markets
Using a federal grant, the Maine Forest Service wants to hire a person or company to champion the state’s forest-products industry.
Posted inMaine, News
Crashes rise along with speed limit on I-295 north of Portland
A Press Herald analysis of reported accidents between Falmouth and Gardiner finds 32 percent more in 2015 than in 2013 – before the switch to 70 mph. Officials are working to identify causes and solutions.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Single mom turns to Toy Fund after illness drains her gift reserves
Her three children are excited that she will be out of the hospital to spend Christmas with them.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: LGBTQ community has a place in Portland to call its own
The Equality Community Center, which hosts five programs at 511 Congress St., will hold an open house at Friday’s art walk.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Set aside what president-elect says and focus on what he does
Donald Trump’s actions will have a far bigger impact on us. Meanwhile, let’s show flexibility on ‘hypocrisy.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Now might be the time to dust off FDR’s economic bill of rights
America has the courage and means to build on our biggest dreams. Can we revive the will?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Treating others with respect, decency is key to progress for MaineSolutions
Progress on vital issues such as jobs and helping the elderly can be accomplished when all sides work together without rancor.