I read the recent piece by Mark V. Holden from Koch Industries with some alarm (“Maine Voices: Requiring licenses for too many jobs hinders economic mobility,” Jan. 4). Since when is someone from Kansas, who doesn’t even claim to have ever visited Maine, a “Maine Voice”? Is the Press Herald now in the business of […]
2016
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Cynics fail to appreciate hotel’s whimsical lobster trap art
Re: “Letter to the editor: Display obscures sculpture, suggests that Portland is a backwater” (Dec. 21): Bravo to the Regency Hotel for its beautiful mastery of detail, preserving historic significance while adding contemporary luxury. We stayed there last week and were so impressed with the lovely rooms, the polite staff, the efficient management and the […]
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Federal government slow to act on banking flaws for medical-cannabis industry
Regulations are actually making money laundering and tax evasion more likely, while making it harder for legitimate Maine companies to do business.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Gore Vidal’s ‘Burr’ shows politicians have always been scoundrels
The book vindicates Aaron Burr, who serves as a foil to tell on his revolutionary peers in the 1973 novel.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Privatization of Casco Bay Bridge done without scrutiny, accountability
When state agencies such as the Maine Department of Transportation shut out the Legislature, they shut out the public as well.
Posted inSports
College Basketball: Top-ranked Kansas wins in 3 OTs
Buddy Hield has a career-high 46 points for Oklahoma but makes two crucial turnovers in the final extra session, then misses a potential tying 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Posted inTimes Record
Protection order denied for Freeport Flag Ladies
WEST BATH The Freeport Flag Ladies were denied a request for a protection from harassment order in West Bath District Court on Monday against the man who interrupted a 9/11 ceremony at the public safety building in 2015, and who they allege has harassed and intimidated them in other instances. The testimony of the three […]
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick train facility moves forward
BRUNSWICK After repeatedly butting heads with nearby residents, the completion of the Downeaster layover facility located behind Turner Street will move forward unimpeded. The deadline to appeal the Maine Department of Environmental Protection issuance of a stormwater permit passed on Dec. 29, leaving the 6.7- acre, $12.7 million Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority project […]
Posted inTimes Record
Council, school board seated
BRUNSWICK Leadership of the town council as well as the school board remain the same following the inauguration and oath of office ceremony on Monday night. Councilors Suzan Wilson and John Perreault were sworn in following their reelection in November as well as board newcomer Alison Harris. On the school board, Corinne Perreault and Joy […]
Posted inTimes Record
Gov. LePage to claim immunity in Eves lawsuit
PORTLAND Gov. Paul LePage plans to claim immunity against a lawsuit brought by House Speaker Mark Eves over actions that led to the rescinding of a job offer, his lawyer said. A filing by lawyer Patrick Strawbridge contains the first glimpse of the governor’s defense, saying a motion to dismiss the lawsuit would raise “substantial […]