The practice, while not unique to Maine, exceeded ‘reasonable’ allowances as it diverted $2.6 million away from fishing, hunting and wildlife protection programs.
2023
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s getting too hot for airplanes
Hot air is less dense than cold, meaning planes have less lift when the mercury rises. That makes it harder for them to take off and stay aloft.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: The elegance of ‘Quartet’ is anything but simple
The show at Grant Wahlquist Gallery, up through Aug. 19, features the works of four artists.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Don’t buy the Fed’s rosy economic forecast
The central bank has backed off its prediction of a recession next year, but this does not comfort me.
Posted inFood
Ditching Diet Coke? We tasted 5 aspartame-free alternatives
Test testers are not convinced to give up their Diet Coke, even if they do enjoy some of these alternatives.
Posted inBusiness, News, Uncategorized
Cannabis businesses boom in Maine, but access to banking’s a bust
The state’s industry is maturing and could bring in revenue of nearly $200 million this year. But even now, many companies are forced to operate on a cash-only basis.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hiking in Maine: Campobello Island offers history and trails with amazing views
Roosevelt Campobello International Park along the Maine-New Brunswick border encompasses 2,800 acres on the southwestern end of Campobello Island.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: ‘Dante: A Life” by Alessandro Barbero
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Why UMaine System is facing enrollment, revenue woes
The number of administrators in the state’s public university system, many making six-figure salaries, is staggering.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: LePage cost Maine progress on offshore wind
It’s so good that Gov. Mills wants Maine to build floating offshore wind turbines – enough turbines to provide half of Maine’s electricity needs. Too bad then-Gov. Paul LePage sent Statoil packing in 2013, as those turbines would already be in place. His reasoning was that Statoil wasn’t interested in supporting the Maine economy, even […]