In the Feb. 29 Press Herald, you say that you do not endorse Donald Trump (as Republican presidential nominee), yet that day’s front page would certainly say otherwise. I have to wonder how much you were paid by the Trump campaign to feature such a large, attention-getting photo of the candidate in front of a […]
2016
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Letter to the editor: Trump-led middle class revolution stuns media, politicians
The so-called media, which likes to influence elections, and the double-talking politicians, bought and sold by the well-funded special interests, are shell-shocked by the revolution of the downtrodden middle class led by Donald J. Trump. Susan Kamuda Arundel
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Letter to the editor: Challenge to Strimling: Save Portland taxpayer money
In the 10 weeks that Ethan Strimling has been in office as mayor, he has doubled the cost of his position by adding an assistant at the same salary as his own (“$55,000 to $75,000, depending on experience,” according to the job listing). Additionally, he has decided to renovate office space for his use and […]
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Letter to the editor: Trump, Christie, LePage are kindred spirits
In the March 1 story “Questions linger about LePage’s endorsement of Trump,” the Portland Press Herald reports that “there is widespread speculation that (New Jersey Gov. Chris) Christie, a longtime friend of (Paul) LePage, played some role in convincing the Maine governor to join him in backing a candidate that many Republicans have described as […]
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Maine Voices: New technology brings families of lost mariners closer to closure
NamUs enables the public to upload personal data into tailored missing person’s reports.
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Our View: Life-saving Narcan should be in more Mainers’ hands
Allowing the overdose antidote to be sold over the counter will buy valuable time.
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Dems pick Sanders
PORTLAND Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders swept to victory over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Maine’s Democratic presidential caucuses on Sunday, riding a heavy turnout that left some participants waiting for hours to vote. Sanders, who told supporters he’d win if there was a strong turnout, beat Clinton by a margin of nearly 2 […]
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Council weighs school repairs
BRUNSWICK Tonight, the Brunswick Town Council will consider setting a public hearing for March 21 concerning an ordinance authorizing Americans With Disabilities Act improvements at Coffin Elementary School and the junior high. The money made available through the Maine Department of Education revolving renovation fund will not be a cure-all for the aging schools, but […]
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Ship’s ‘builder’s trials’ coming up
BATH The Zumwalt (DDG-1000) destroyer will be undergoing another set of sea trials later this month. The “builder’s trials” are expected to last just over 48 hours, and is one of two official tests required by the Navy, according to an internal communication release obtained by The Times Record. While at sea, Bath Iron Works […]
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Two face ‘impeachment’ for attending tequila party
BRUNSWICK The student newspaper Bowdoin Orient reports that two members of the Bowdoin College student government will face impeachment proceedings on Wednesday over their attendance at a tequila-themed party that reportedly featured fake mustaches and sombreros that drew complaints of racial stereotyping. The proceedings had been scheduled for Saturday, March 5, but were postponed. The […]