Every team seeking a state title has a player or two, maybe a surprise, who’s made a huge difference.
2016
Posted inBusiness, News
State seeks public’s views on improving Maine’s morass of business aid programs
A hearing set for Friday is part of an effort to correct problems identified in a report on economic development programs.
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Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business
Word with the Boss: Customer service comes first for Bristol Seafood chief Peter Handy
Fish is best served with a sea-to-plate story line, the company’s president and CEO says.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Sen. Collins should fight as Congress looks to keep us in the dark on GMOs in food
Clear, on-package labeling is needed so consumers have easy access to information about what we eat.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: French president bravely takes on his country’s 35-hour workweek
The law is part of a convoluted employment code that has added to the cost of hiring and fueled joblessness.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Part of state budget surplus should go to schools facing funding cuts
The additional money could keep 131 districts from having to drop programs or raise property taxes.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Writer’s warning of image substitution fits Trump
In “A Circle of Quiet,” the late, great Madeleine L’Engle writes of self-image, a subject explored with her class at Ohio State University, where she had been writer in residence for two weeks. Although written in the 1970s, her words perfectly describe the Donald Trump phenomenon: “Picture Satan in a business suit, with well-groomed horns […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Voters should carefully research each candidate
Republican and Democratic caucuses are March 5 and 6. Please research where yours is and go cast a vote for your presidential candidate. The two parties hold their caucuses differently. Democrats hold theirs by town or city, in local venues. Republicans hold theirs by county, hence the need to find out where you go. Our […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Principals need to rethink tournament schedules
The Maine Principals Association should rethink their new setup for the high school basketball tournament. Portland and Deering are playing in Augusta. Portland’s first tourney game did not start until almost 10 p.m. Most fans, especially older fans, should not have to travel to Augusta to see their local teams play. Nuff said! Ed Reagan […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: South Portland Clear Skies ordinance appreciated
I am writing on behalf of Elders for Future Generations, an ever-expanding network of older people who care deeply about the legacy our generation leaves for all who follow, to thank South Portland’s City Council and all the residents in Protect South Portland for creation of the Clear Skies ordinance. This landmark ordinance protects everyone […]