The body of 42-year-old Michelle Minor was found in her apartment Sunday.
2016
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Advocates of legal marijuana wary of Trump’s AG pick
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions is critical of the industry, blaming President Obama for its growth.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wanted: Lobstermen willing to try out life vests
A regional safety organization is looking for recruits to test customized personal flotation devices to prevent drownings.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
‘Two of the most grateful little boys’ will be among recipients of Toy Fund gifts
Generous Portland Press Herald readers are ensuring that thousands of Maine children are treated to holiday presents.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Geary’s sales dip as upstart craft beers crowd the market
The brewer that started it all in Maine is trying to adapt to a changing marketplace.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland historical collection now accessible online
The South Portland Historical Society has a goal of posting all 17,000 images in its archive to the searchable ‘museum’ by 2017.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Republican silence on Russia vexing
I applaud Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham’s call for hearings to investigate the Russian intrusion into our political process, but I wonder if they will fully address the ramifications of the damage done. This intrusion by Russia – with its steady flow of email stories – kept the presidential race close enough so that the supposed […]
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Letter to the editor: Perhaps Trump’s victory will focus nation’s minds
Democracy has failed. In general, the results of this election are a complete disaster. However, I can’t help but hope that this is going to be the beginning of a huge movement against our current political system. If Hillary Clinton had won, we’d be a lot less doomed than we are currently. But people wouldn’t […]
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Letter to the editor: Have the courage to say ‘racism’ when it’s obvious
The Nov. 19 headline read: “Racial issues likely to come up at Senate hearing for AG nominee.” No. Not “racial issues” … racism. “Racial issues” are issues having to do with race. “Racism” refers to words and actions that are racist. In 1986, after Ronald Reagan nominated Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III to serve as a […]
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Letter to the editor: Marijuana recount just burning up tax money
As a supporter of the legalization of marijuana (cannabis) in the state of Maine, I was distressed to see that the “No on 1” campaign is moving forward with their efforts to recount the vote. In addition to costing taxpayers $500,000, this recount, which will not significantly change the overall popular vote, supports an ongoing […]