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Plum Creek watchdog

Press releases
Thanks to a Phoenix reader, Maine residents now know something the Portland Press Herald was not telling them.

By: JEFF INGLIS | December 19, 2007

Courts allow photographs of documents

Public record victory
Back in September, we told you that a Maine judge had issued a secret, unwritten order barring people from taking pictures of court documents.

By: JEFF INGLIS | December 05, 2007

Shopping advice from the star

The Marden’s lady lets you in on her secrets of surviving Black Friday
If anyone in Maine knows how to shop with gusto, it’s the Marden’s lady.

By: JEFF INGLIS | November 20, 2007

No raises — it gets better

Fewer workers are also part of FairPoint’s plan to remain solvent
FairPoint, as you might expect, has been in a tizzy.

By: JEFF INGLIS | November 20, 2007

Exclusive: No raises for seven years

That’s just one way FairPoint plans to pay for northern New England's Verizon buyout
Shareholders will be worse off than customers — apparently even more so than they’re expecting.

By: JEFF INGLIS | November 14, 2007

Anti-activist bill backed by Collins, Allen, and Michaud

Thought police
US Senator Susan Collins and both of Maine’s US representatives are backing legislation that could result in more incidents like the November 2 run-in between police and eco-activists in Greenville.

By: JEFF INGLIS | November 14, 2007

Kennebunk library cancels, reinstates art show

Uncensored
“I’m very pleased,” says Swenson. “Censorship is stopped cold.”

By: JEFF INGLIS | November 07, 2007

It’s one in the morning — how sweet!

Handouts
Officials in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, are considering a new way to reduce violence and other problems at bar-closing time: handing out chocolate.

By: JEFF INGLIS | October 31, 2007

Gambling on voters

Downeast Mainers pin their hopes on the turn of the ballots
Do you want to expand gambling in Maine by letting the Passamaquoddy Tribe build and operate a slot-machine parlor, high-stakes beano games, and a harness-racing track in Washington County?

By: JEFF INGLIS | October 25, 2007

Legislature moves to protect Maine journalists

Shield law
“The very fact that the court would grant a motion like this, when there’s no suit pending,” she says. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”

By: JEFF INGLIS | October 17, 2007

Straight to video

Press releases
Frank Blethen has spent a lot of time supporting federal regulations that limit media consolidation, saying more owners equal more viewpoints, equals better democracy.

By: JEFF INGLIS | October 10, 2007

Gov’t secrecy is fine with Maine’s attorney general

Freedom watch
Democratic Attorney General Steven Rowe, is refusing to defend the state’s Freedom of Access Act.

By: JEFF INGLIS | October 10, 2007

US Rep. Allen to protestors: go directly to jail

Welcome mat
With Allen challenging Collins, Branson wondered aloud how long Anderson’s favors would continue.

By: JEFF INGLIS | October 03, 2007

BruceFest

Music seen at Bubba's Sulky Lounge, September 22, 2007
Bubba's filled with fans eager to hear tributes to the heartland-rocker-in-chief, the gravel-voiced singer wrapped in the American flag.

By: JEFF INGLIS | September 26, 2007

Speak now, or forever pay for copies

Free information
Last month, the Maine court system forbade the public to photograph court documents.

By: JEFF INGLIS | September 26, 2007

Say anything

A Scarborough man’s new movie shows a lot, but tells little
A Scarborough man’s new movie shows a lot, but tells little

By: JEFF INGLIS | September 19, 2007

Music industry unites to help Portland artists

Foundations
If Austin, Texas, is any indicator, in five years’ time, Portland’s music scene may be even more vibrant than it is today.

By: JEFF INGLIS | September 19, 2007

Enjoy the air show — you paid for it

Sky-high taxes
Let’s move beyond the $320 million in aircraft you have bought that will be performing at this weekend’s Great State of Maine Air Show at Brunswick Naval Air Station.

By: JEFF INGLIS | September 12, 2007

Peace + Justice Center shutting down

Relocations
“The [center] offered a low-cost way for small nonprofits to have their own office space,” says Betsy Smith of Equality Maine.

By: JEFF INGLIS | September 05, 2007

Laid off

Press releases
Here are two items major Maine newspapers would rather you not know about.

By: JEFF INGLIS | August 29, 2007

Group seeks to hold Maine to UN standard

Outlawing torture
Next week Portland-based prison activists will be knocking on Munjoy Hill doors.

By: JEFF INGLIS | August 29, 2007

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