At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Greene Select Board voted to override the vote of the people. At multiple town meetings the citizens of our town voted not to allow the town to use tax money to hire someone to cut dead trees on private property even if they may fall on to a road […]
2023
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Honest talk on immigration
With pictures showing — and border patrol agents confirming — that tens of thousands of migrants are crossing into the U.S. every day without authorization, it is a lie to say the border is secure.
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Posted inSun Spots
References requested for refinishing wood floors and doing home energy audit
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m in need of a wood floor refinisher. If you have a list of contractors in the Auburn area, would you share it please? — Cindy, no town ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I have TW Flooring in Auburn (https://twflooring207.com/, 207-241-1606); B & D Floor Sanding in South Portland (https://www.bdfloorsanding.com/, 207-553-0320); and B & […]
Posted inBusiness
Supreme Court justices signal support for U.S. consumer agency’s funding system
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s backers say it has provided crucial safeguards against corporate power.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Colorado high court to hear case against Christian baker who refused to make LGBTQ-themed cake
The key issue in the case is whether the cakes Jack Phillips creates are a form of speech and whether forcing him to make a cake with a message he does not support is a violation of his First Amendment right.
Posted inBusiness
Biden says that all 10 drugs targeted for the first Medicare price negotiations will participate
The drugs in discussion include the blood thinner Eliquis and the diabetes treatment Jardiance.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets
With the rising threats of climate change, there’s a growing call to make modern construction more sustainable.
Posted inNation / World, News
Missing girl’s rescue in upstate New York came as pivotal hours ticked by
Charlotte Sena, 9, who went missing Saturday as her family camped in a state park, was found Monday evening and her alleged kidnapper arrested.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World
Lady Gaga doesn’t have to pay $500,000 reward to dognapper, judge rules
Jennifer McBride sued Lady Gaga for breach of contract and fraud in February, claiming that she was entitled to the $500,000 reward for returning her dogs.