I’m pleased to offer my support for Democrat Dale Denno as he seeks the House District 45 seat representing Cumberland and part of Gray. I’ve known Dale as a friend and as a community leader since he moved to Cumberland 30 years ago. His varied experience in the private and public sectors will enable him […]
August 2016
Letter: Re-elect Pierce in House District 44
We heartily endorse Teresa Pierce, our state House District 44 representative, for re-election. From the time Teresa was sworn into the Falmouth Town Council in 2008, where she served two terms, and through her work during her first term in the House, she has worked tirelessly for her constituents. Her commitment to education has been […]
Fact Checker: Clinton’s misleading citation of ’15 million jobs’ under Obama
Hillary Clinton is clearly trying to use the biggest jobs number possible.
Letter: Question the benefit of Portland needle exchange
Zoe Odlin-Platz of the Portland Needle Exchange Program states that of the 1,500 Narcan kits distributed by the PNEP, 250 have been used to reverse overdoses (“New street drugs in Portland fuel overdoses, deaths, concern,” Aug. 16, 2016). But how many of those overdoses resulted from the injecting of drugs with syringes provided by the […]
Letter: Independent MacAuslan in state Senate District 29
I enthusiastically support Martha “Molly” MacAuslan, the independent candidate, to represent Maine Senate District 29. I have known Molly for 15-plus years. Words that best describe her are honest, bright, trustworthy, financially pragmatic, hopeful, kind, respected, reliable, thoughtful, enthusiastic and most of all fair. In these times of endless political unrest, we want someone who […]
As Clinton asks for money, what she says remains a mystery
In a reversal of how President Obama operates, the Democratic candidate has refused to open her fundraising events to journalists.
Pfizer buying Medivation in deal valued at about $14 billion
Medivation Inc.’s stock soared more than 19 percent before the opening bell Monday.
Lochte says ‘immature behavior’ got him into a mess
The medal-winning swimmer said he was still intoxicated when he told the story of a gun pointed at his head.
Maine to kick off bear hunt with youth hunting day
Hunters younger than 16 kick off the season Saturday.
Scarborough man arrested after 7-hour standoff
Three children were in the home on McIntyre Way where a domestic dispute occurred.