Rep. Michelle Dunphy of Old Town would repeal a law requiring GMO labels only if five contiguous states approve.
2016
Maine to reopen three key scallop fishing grounds
The state closed the areas on Dec. 13 to protect the valuable shellfish.
With 2016 F-Type, Jaguar allows you to tame the beast
A new all-wheel-drive system helps drivers keep the F-Type under control on bullet-fast straightaways and while powering up out of a turn.
Brady stands tall as Bowdoin’s lone senior
Shannon Brady has led the Polar Bears to the Division III Sweet 16, where they’ll play Rochester.
UMaine, Albany renew women’s basketball rivalry with high stakes
The Black Bears will battle the Great Danes on Friday with an NCAA tournament berth going to the winner.
NFL free agency: As some teams fill holes, others see them created
The Giants and Titans are pleased but the Broncos? Not so much.
Letter to the editor: Clean Elections law needs voters to help protect it
A broad cross-section of Mainers voted Clean Elections into law by a wide margin. Maine has a long tradition of clean and open politics. The Clean Elections law is an important step in this direction and, in this era of travesties such as Citizens United, the Clean Elections law needs our support. It is no […]
Letter to the editor: Caucuses just do not work; time for a change in Maine
Caucuses are not the answer. Many who would have voted could not make the two-hour window. Many who would have voted could not get into the caucus venue or could not wait many hours in line. Moreover, the caucuses do not persuade anyone to change their minds and only damage relationships between friends and neighbors, […]
Letter to the editor: Democrats failed to provide crucial caucus information
Last Sunday, I was excited to be a part of the Democratic caucus. I had carefully read the FAQs on the mainedems.org website. I had tried to register at Scarborough’s town hall the week before, but I was told that if I was a registered Democrat in the town (I am) that I would have […]
Letter to the editor: Maine Drama Festival had amazing teamwork, spirit
Having attended my senior granddaughter’s final one-act play performance in the Maine Drama Festival, I felt compelled to commend this incredible program. (The state finals are still ahead.) I have been to many kinds of competitions at the high school and college level. This is the only place I have ever seen such genuine enthusiastic […]