My wife and I settled in Portland recently from northern Virginia. We have lived in a number of cities on the East Coast, the West Coast and in the Midwest, as well as in France, Germany, Morocco and Turkey. Among all these places, Portland stands out as someplace special – blessed by its natural setting, […]

Who are the geniuses in charge of the traffic division in Portland? I’m not being sarcastic. These people must think on a higher level than the rest of us. For years, Portland commuters have been astounded by what first appears to be a stunning lack of a grasp of the concept of staggering traffic lights. […]

My husband and I have attended two recent Noonday Concerts at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, and they both lifted our spirits and renewed our hope in our young people. As a teacher for more than 30 years, I am well aware of the educational challenges facing our country. Recently we did not score […]

While MaineCare transportation before LogistiCare was not perfect, the loss of York County Community Action transportation providers will be terrible (“MaineCare rides program losing drivers in York County,” Dec. 14). LogistiCare provided one ride for my son one morning. He was transported from Hollis to Biddeford by way of Portland. This meant he was picked […]