In buying up U.S. hospitals, private equity firms often say they are providing capital to improve patient care. A new study concludes that the opposite is true.
August 2024
Posted inNation & World, News
Death Valley just recorded the hottest month ever observed on the planet
July was also the hottest month on record for dozens of other cities in the western United States, including Sacramento, Las Vegas and Portland, Ore.
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letters to the editor: Props to Bath, Biden
A thank-you to ‘angels’ in Bath My friend and I were recently in Bath on an American Cruise Line ship. As we waited to board a bus to downtown, we had a problem when one of our buses couldn’t leave. We were told that if we wanted to walk to town, it was only about […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Video game performers protest unregulated AI use at Warner Bros. Studios
The protest marks the first large labor action since game voice actors and performance workers voted to strike last week.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Stacy Frizzle-Edgerton: My rainbow connection
It’s summertime, which means my girls are home more than they would be normally. And it’s so lovely to have them around, even though we are, of course, reminded of things that used to annoy us when they lived with us full time, like leaving the lights on overnight or wet towels in the bathroom. […]
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‘American Idol’ adds Carrie Underwood to its panel of judges, replacing Katy Perry
Despite fans’ mixed reception, Perry said in February that she’s open to returning to ‘American Idol’ after her new creative chapter.
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Historic Maine Street has direct connection to the sea
With Brunswick’s sidewalks under construction, there has been a great deal of attention around our Maine Street. The new sidewalks are coming along and are certain to improve the pedestrian experience downtown. But the fact that Maine Street is so wide remains, often making downtown feel out of scale for people and more suited to […]
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Cardi B files for divorce from Offset, posts she’s pregnant with their third child on Instagram
The hip-hop power couple were secretly wed on Sept. 20, 2017, in Atlanta.
Posted inMaine, News
Senate committee endorses Maine judge for position on Boston federal appeals court
Maine Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez was lauded for her work in human trafficking and sexual violence cases.
Posted inDo This, Maine
Maine Lobster Festival, Smashing Pumpkins and actress Kathleen Turner are all here this weekend
You can also enjoy an epic ice cream sandwich and some local hazy IPAs.