It is the essence of democracy when people go to their local government to address problems.
2013
Maine Voices: Poor oversight of homeless services erodes Bayside’s quality of life
The presence of Preble Street Resource Center encourages panhandling and drug dealing nearby.
Our View: Foster care budget shows holes in safety net
Government policies should help keep families together, not abandon them in a tough economy.
Off Campus: True story clashes with today’s image of ‘The Miracle Worker’
Many tried to discredit Anne Sullivan’s success with her student Helen Keller during their lifetimes.
George Will: Liberals pay high price for high-minded moral grandstanding
By divesting their holdings in gun makers, ‘blue’ city and state pension funds are striking a costly pose.
Showing the quirkier attractions of Maine
The travel show ‘Edge of America’ will feature its host taking part in a pirate fest, lumberjack show and seaplane fly-in.
Sister of ‘Little House’ author may not have had scarlet fever
New medical research suggests Mary Ingalls probably went blind from another disease.
Video of early hip-hop happening in Maine grabs attention
Footage of a 1985 show in Maine offers a glimpse of when rap music was about to explode.
Plan would permit oyster nursery off Scarborough pier
The Scarborough Town Council votes Wednesday on Nonesuch Oysters’ proposal for Pine Point.
Beyonce at Super Bowl: Singing live, sounding good
The singer and her entourage give a dance-heavy performance, and she adds a few off-script remarks as if to show her microphone is on.