MEMPHIS, Tenn. — San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sees one simple way for both the NBA and women to mark real progress in the league. Hire more women in positions of power. “I think there just has to be more, more of the same,” said Popovich, who during the offseason promoted assistant coach Becky […]
October 2018
Posted inJournal Tribune
UN’s Nikki Haley to leave in latest Trump shake-up
WASHINGTON — In the latest shake-up for President Donald Trump’s turbulent administration, U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley abruptly announced Tuesday she is resigning at the end of the year, raising fresh questions about the Trump team and about the outspoken diplomat’s own political ambitions. The news blindsided some key U.S. allies and many congressional Republicans involved […]
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Posted inFood, Recipes
Recipe: Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese Dumplings
From ‘Soup: The Ultimate Book of Soups and Stews’ by Derek Bissonnette.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Booth, Ingwersen face off for House District 10
ARUNDEL — Republican James Booth and Democrat Henry Ingwersen are competing for the State House District 10 seat, covering Arundel, Dayton and part of Lyman. The seat is being vacated by Republican Wayne Parry, who will be termed out of office. Booth, 54, lives in Arundel and is a small business owner. He served two […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Consumers wanted it, dealers got it: Cleaner heating oil now the standard in Maine
With 99 percent less sulfur, the oil being pumped into your tank is expected to improve efficiency, air quality and save money.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s candidates for governor keeping campaign clean and low-key
The race for the Blaine House has been short on fireworks and long on civility, with one analyst suggesting that the high drama in Washington has ‘sucked all of the political oxygen out of the room.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Boycott is no way to react to Sen. Susan Collins’ Supreme Court vote
Snubbing Maine goods and canceling travel plans will hurt hardworking people who had no say in Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Ambassador Haley’s getting out while the getting’s good
Like almost no other Trump Cabinet alums, she will still have a political future. And what’s more, a bunch of options.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: In Kavanaugh speech, Collins showed boundless integrity
I read through Sen. Susan Collins’ speech supporting the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanagh. Although I do not always agree with Sen. Collins’ positions on various issues, I have believed – and even more at this point – that Sen. Collins is a person of integrity. Sen. Collins’ speech was brilliant. She went to great […]
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Letter to the editor: USM shows that it won’t allow political agendas
University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings was wise to call out a teacher who offered college credit if students lobbied Sen. Collins over the Kavanaugh nomination.