M.D. Harmon (“On evolution, creation and the existence of a higher power,” Feb. 6) discusses evolution in the context of Christian thought, and concludes that there is no conflict. For example, Pope Francis stated: “Evolution in nature is not inconsistent with the notion of creation, because evolution requires the creation of beings that evolve.” (“Creation” […]
February 2015
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine shelters are full of potential ‘official state dogs’
Re: “Shelter dogs may better represent state than Labs do”: Marlise Swartz of Yarmouth expressed my thoughts exactly in her Feb. 5 letter suggesting that shelter canines in general – or perhaps one featured per month – be the Maine state dog. Her expanded ideas concerning photo sharing and donations are excellent and show sincere […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine’s lack of high-paying jobs a bigger issue than the minimum wage
Regarding raising Portland’s minimum wage: One point is that a two-bedroom apartment in Portland averages $1,000, requiring full-time employment at $20 an hour. But is a person earning minimum wage shopping for a two-bedroom apartment? Cheaper alternatives include one-bedroom apartments, roommates or living in a nearby town. Those options might not be ideal, but it […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: High student costs driven by cuts to state support
A lack of commitment, not new buildings or administrator pay, is what fuels tuition hikes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: There are good reasons to change the U.S. military’s pension system
But any adjustments would require paying members of the military more up front.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Improved broadband infrastructure essential to Maine’s economic future
High-speed, far-reaching, high-capacity broadband networks will underpin economic growth and job creation.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
ABC newscast tops Williams in ratings
‘World News Tonight’ beat the Brian Williams broadcast Friday.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: Anti-vaccine flap shows that centuries after Galileo, dimwits oppose scientific advances
The far left and far right would rather let their children risk illness than taint their bodies with antibodies.
Posted inNation & World
Obama might arm Ukraine’s military if cease-fire talks fail
The idea is causing division among countries that back the government against separatists.
Posted inForecaster Obituaries, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Helen J. Cody, 83
PORTLAND — Helen J. Cody, 83, died peacefully Feb. 5 at her Concord Street home, following several years of declining health. Cody was born in Portland on May 22, 1931, the daughter of Polish immigrants Karol and Michelina Cikota Dyro. She attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School. On May 26, 1951, she married […]