While I agree that our southern border has to be secured by a wall or whatever it takes, and that illegals convicted of serious crimes should be returned to their countries, I believe it would be morally reprehensible to deport most of the undocumented workers. Our government could have stopped illegal immigration long ago if […]
November 2016
Letter to the editor: Passage of Question 5 offers great hope for improved elections
I am wondering if those who want a recount on questions 1 and 2 are the same people who fought so hard against Question 5 because having to do a second round of counting to get a majority would cost too much and take too long, etc., etc. Personally, I am tickled to pieces that […]
Letter to the editor: Don’t accept ‘new normal,’ get active and undo damage to our country
Is it now the “new normal” for a president-elect to gather into his inner circle a cadre of advisers who, among other things, cozy up to white-power nationalists of the alt-right sensibility, deny climate change, tweet that fear of Muslims is “rational,” and advocate “conversion” therapy for those who do not identify as heterosexual? Is […]
Our View: Readers are the last line of defense against fake news
Facebook’s response won’t work unless users do more to rein in the spread of false claims.
Commentary: Where have all the judges gone? Unfilled seats on the federal benches obstruct justice
Congress needs to stop dawdling and restore a functional judicial branch by approving new judges.
Buyer of Rufus Deering lumberyard has built condos, mixed-use projects in Portland
Reger Dasco Properties, a partnership of New York and Massachusetts developers, says it has long-term plans for the city.
Maine Voices: On Shop Small Saturday – and all year – buying local benefits us all
Each $100 spent at a locally owned business generates $58 in ‘additional economic impact,’ a study shows.
‘New England Orchard Cookbook’ serves as guide to orchards
The enticing recipes are straightforward and use ingredients you probably have on hand.
Cheesy crackers that are good for guests or as gifts
The dough is mixed in a food processor, then shaped into a cylinder and chilled before slicing and baking.
Mashed or pureed cauliflower adds creamy, tempting nutritional value
It can take the place of potatoes, and your guests might not even mind.