A new president and Congress should try to fix the perverse incentive system that now exists.
2016
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Republicans have abandoned the environment – in the nation and Maine
The state must come together to protect the outdoors, which is the engine that drives the Maine economy.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Lawton: The difference between marketing and governing is facts
Voters will soon render their judgment based on their jobs, homes and paychecks.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: Public’s disgust at, distrust of legitimate journalism threaten democracy
Fake news is harder than ever to tell from advocacy or objective reporting.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Scots defeat Portland for Class A crown
Bonny Eagle didn’t look like themselves – disciplined, well-oiled, fiery – upon taking to the field at Fitzpatrick Stadium for Saturday morning, Nov. 19’s Class A State Final vs. Portland. And their agitation was never more apparent than late in the first quarter. Down 7-0, they wasted a drive on a three-and-out, then delivered a […]
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Rangers rally, top Penguins
New York falls behind 2-0, then storms back for a 5-2 win at Pittsburgh.
Posted inSports
NFL roundup: Carr lifts Raiders past Texans in Mexico City
Oakland quarterback Derek Carr throws three touchdown passes in a victory.
Posted inTimes Record
BIW getting new leadership
BATH Parent company General Dynamics Corp. announced Monday that Frederick Harris, Bath Iron Works’ president, is retiring on Jan. 1 and will be replaced by a company insider. Harris, who has held that position since 2013, will also be stepping down from his position as president of NASSCO, a General Dynamics shipyard in San Diego. […]
Posted inTimes Record
All aboard in Brunswick!
BRUNSWICK More than 50 attendees joined state and local leaders on Monday morning to celebrate the addition of a third Downeaster round-trip train from Brunswick and Freeport to Boston. The service added a new late morning southbound departure and an early afternoon northbound departure from Boston. Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King’s office said that Amtrak’s […]
Posted inTimes Record
Council ponders plastic bag rule
BRUNSWICK Residents and business owners may have the chance to speak for or against an ordinance to limit the use of plastic bags at Brunswick stores at a public hearing on Dec. 5. The date was set after a motion to create an ordinance charging 5 cents per paper bag failed on Monday. Bangor, Belfast […]