The reluctance of consumers to keep paying more has forced companies to slow their price increases – or even to cut them. The result is a cooling of inflation pressures.
August 2024
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Dick Polman: Does Trump have a Plan B?
His poll lead has evaporated, his foe Joe has abdicated, his veep choice is a national joke, the ascendent opposition ticket is kicking his capacious rear, and with each passing day it seems more likely cornered old criminal Donald Trump will spend his remaining golden years fighting to stay out of jail. How’s he holding […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Lake Street Dive drummer talks playing Thompson’s Point and channeling Mr. Miyagi
The band celebrates its 20th anniversary with a pair of shows in Portland this weekend. We ask drummer Mike Calabrese five questions.
Posted inDo This, Food
Tandem’s cheddar jalapeno biscuit is worth standing in line
The Portland coffee shop and bakery attracts tourists and locals alike.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Workers at Maine’s illegal cannabis grow sites report signs of human trafficking
Federal prosecutors say they have found no evidence of exploitation at the clandestine marijuana grow houses. But some local law enforcement, anti-trafficking advocates and several grow house workers say otherwise.
Posted inLetters, Uncategorized
Letter: Great State of Maine Air Show is anything but
Why does Brunswick allow fighter jet “airshows” to continue year after year? These killing machines cause incredible levels of noise and pollution, not to mention the possible danger of an accident. My neighborhood is subjected to several days of noisy practice for hours even before the two days of the actual show. Many of us […]
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Two cheers for democracy
Religion and blood are powerful forces, and, in recent years, they have emerged as an existential threat to democracy.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Overpopulating the world isn’t the answer
The Aug. 5 “Another View” pointed out that, childless cat ladies aside, the low birthrate is a problem because there aren’t enough younger workers to support the older retired population (“JD Vance’s approach to reversing birth trends is the wrong one”). That doesn’t mean there isn’t a problem. So instead of raising taxes on the […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Tickets on sale for Brandy Clark in Brownfield, Post Malone in Bangor
Plus, details on many more upcoming concerts and comedy shows.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Bernie Sanders in Bangor was music to the ears
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ appearance at the Cross Center in Bangor on July 27 was absolutely wonderful. Bernie filled the room with 200 sane people, gathered to listen to an independent senator speak of his convictions of 50 years. Bernie hasn’t changed his principles, which is rare among politicians. Bernie was eloquent. He spoke of economic […]