Re: “Letter from the Publisher: On screen and on the street, newspapers act as force for public good”: Lisa DeSisto’s Jan. 1 editorial issued a promise to its readers. She says at MaineToday Media, “we hold powerful people accountable for their actions.” Actually, voters can, and should, hold powerful people accountable, if they’re provided the […]
2016
Our View: Dropout rate shows limits of Maine’s online charter schools
Specialized programs can make sense for some students, but can’t replace traditional schools.
Maine Voices: From one parent to others: Drug addiction also threatens your family
Thousands of people statewide would benefit if treatment, recovery and law enforcement resources were expanded.
Commentary: Rooftop solar, net metering the right choices for Maine consumers
Let’s put our conservative principles to work to expand energy options and the free market.
Dana Milbank: Republican presidential candidates’ rhetoric may be driving Oregon extremists
Perhaps Ammon Bundy and his ilk think the political atmosphere now condones anti-government activity.
NHL roundup: Nashville acquires Johansen
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators traded defenseman Seth Jones to the Columbus Blue Jackets for center Ryan Johansen on Wednesday, giving up a young piece of their defense in search of some more offense. “Ryan is a big, young center that can score, set up goals, win faceoffs,” GM David Poile said. “He’s a […]
Sports Digest
HIGH SCHOOLS Pa. coach placed on leave after head-butting incident A Pennsylvania high school basketball coach who apparently head-butted a referee during a game has been put on leave. Videos posted online show Neshaminy High School boys’ coach Jerry Devine confronting a referee Tuesday night after he disagreed with a foul call. The team was […]
Chiefs looking to end a long playoff drought
Kansas City’s last playoff win came in 1993 in Houston, the site of Saturday’s playoff game.
Experience an advantage for Packers in playoffs
Green Bay is makings its franchise-record seventh straight postseason appearance
NFL notebook: Payton still a Saint; Smith out in Tampa
METAIRIE, La. — Saints Coach Sean Payton said on Wednesday he’s remaining with New Orleans, ending speculation that he could be on the move after consecutive 7-9 seasons. Payton has been with the Saints for a decade and coming off his first consecutive losing seasons. “I don’t envision myself ever coaching for any other clubs,” […]