He says the voter-approved measure is a violation of gay couples’ constitutional rights under the Equal Protections Clause of the 14th Amendment.
2013
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Periodic icing continues today
I know schools are off today so traffic won’t be as bad today as a typical Monday. However, there’s still a freezing rain advisory for Portland and an ice storm warning over the capitol district. In addition to the freezing rain, there is a lot of fog out there as well and this can […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
Second opinion planned for teen declared brain dead
Jahi McMath’s family obtains a court order to keep doctors a California hospital from removing the girl from a ventilator.
Posted inTimes Record
Two members of Russian punk band released from prison
The release was largely viewed as the Kremlin’s attempt to soothe criticism of Russia’s human rights record ahead of the Winter Olympics in Sochi in February.
Posted inNation & World, News
Two members of Russian punk band released from prison
The release was largely viewed as the Kremlin’s attempt to soothe criticism of Russia’s human rights record ahead of the Winter Olympics in Sochi in February.
Posted inMaine, News
Cold, dark Christmas in store for many Mainers
About 100,000 were without power early Tuesday, and it could be days before electricity is restored to all.
Posted inFlashback
Flashback: Dogsledding down Forest Avenue in 1947
A photo from the Portland Press Herald’s archives shows Perry Greene and his dogsledding team racing down Forest Avenue near the University of Southern Maine campus.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Short Relief: Humanity made Mandela different from us
As the world gathered to commemorate the life of Nelson Mandela, I thought about how I first became aware of him. In the late 1970s, one of the hottest topics on my college campus was divestiture. Some of my classmates wanted our trustees to divest our school’s investments in companies that did business in South […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Dec. 25-Jan. 7
Greater Portland Call for Volunteers The Freeport Community Services thrift shop and annex are experiencing growth, volunteers needed in either store, 865-3985 ext. 206. Ronald McDonald House, needs volunteers for at least two three-hour shifts per month, Ronald McDonald House, 250 Brackett St., Portland, 780-6282 ext. 316. Ongoing ActionBasedCare.org needs volunteers to expand organization, ABC […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: HolidayFest is South Portland at its best
Friday, Dec. 6, marked yet another Mill Creek HolidayFest tree lighting celebration. The park glowed with song and fun as horse-drawn carriages circled the streets and the smell of hot dogs, popcorn, and hot cocoa filled the night air. The voices of the high school and middle school chorus students floated overhead. Santa Claus held […]