Maine’s firefighter shortage is part of a national problem, but the state’s size, rural makeup and aging population complicate matters — and the solutions are proving elusive.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMA could lose its accredited architecture program with building move
University officials say moving the architecture program out of Handley Hall could cost the program its national accreditation, which nationally ranks the program.
Posted inMaine, News
Cold start to winter pushes Maine wood heat demand
December’s colder temperatures have pushed wood demand, while other fuels’ availability and prices remain stable.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
‘Slates’ should not be cleaned at the public’s expense | Editorial
‘Automatic sealing’ is not appropriate for public records. Mainers previously convicted of crimes can and must be protected from discrimination in other ways.
Posted inLetters
Puzzled by contours of Hannaford campaign | Letter
The Maine Sunday Telegram recently ran a full-page ad paid for by “The Center for Responsible Food Business,” concerning a supermarket, whose name was blacked out. It contained purported comments from customers and employees that were submitted to the “New England Consumer Alliance,” which had been running a campaign about Hannaford. So, being curious, I […]
Posted inLetters
Hyde School reporting may misunderstand the school | Letter
As I learned as a boy in England, the education at schools like these tends to be robust.
Posted inLetters
Greenland is unlikely to be bought | Letter
Greenland? Bit of a problem under the imperial radar. Do we really think Greenland (or Canada) will willingly give up comprehensive universal health insurance and throw in their lot with America? Of course not. Now what? Greg BrownLewiston
Posted inLetters
No loss like the loss of a dog | Letter
I just read Mike Lowe’s op-ed, “In loving tribute to the best boy, Mookie,” in the Jan. 4 edition of your paper and I cried like a baby. Everyone who’s had to have their beloved dog put to sleep knows how painful it is. It’s excruciating. I’ve had to do it twice and I still […]
Posted inLetters
No medical school for Maine? No kidding. | Letter
This is neither the time nor the place.