I may not be a resident of Maine, but I have visited the state, and I have to say that I am distraught by the choice of the higher-ups to force homeless people out of their makeshift camps. I understand the concerns of citizens who have been led to believe that homeless people are dangerous. […]
2016
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Sanders’ fundraising success deserves better play
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has record-breaking support from individual Americans, much more than even Barack Obama. And without any contributions from wealthy or corporate sources, he is closing in on Hillary Clinton, who is totally dependent on big, monied interests. This historically significant event, however, was barely reported. It appeared on Page A8, two […]
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Letter to the editor: Since when is Social Security a government handout?
It is gratifying to find out that Social Security apparently believes that the cost of living has remained constant in spite of rising taxes; the rising cost of education; the rising cost of food; the spendthrift sitting in the White House; the wife of same who needs a taxpayer-paid staff of 22 to the tune […]
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Letter to the editor: President-bashing rooted in racism
“But we are nearly through the second term of a president who is the epitome of narcissistic self-centeredness.” When I read this sentence in M.D. Harmon’s Jan. 1 column (“Neither of the leading presidential candidates can handle the job”), it fairly jumped off the page. It’s not the first time I’ve heard similar remarks. I […]
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Our View: Planned Parenthood foes enjoy big symbolic victory
Though a defunding bill is sure to be vetoed, the measure’s progress shows the depth of commitment to weakening the care provider.
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College football final: Alabama makes run at history
The Crimson Tide try to win their fourth title in seven seasons in a new era for college football.
Posted inTimes Record
Democrats to press for impeachment
AUGUSTA The furor over Gov. Paul LePage’s comment about “young white” girls being impregnated by out-of-state drug dealers is last week’s news. This week could bring an impeachment order calling for an investigation into the Republican’s alleged abuse of power. A group of lawmakers led by Rep. Ben Chipman, a Portland Democrat, submitted the order, […]
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Topsham board irked by delays
TOPSHAM Topsham selectmen expressed their disappointment last week with a traffic light improvement project along Route 196 that they say was supposed to be completed last month. “I’m sure many people have noticed the work that has been taking place out on Route 196 over the last couple of weeks,” Town Manager Rich Roedner said, […]
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Lawmakers to delve into how lottery runs
AUGUSTA The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee voted unanimously on Friday to press ahead with an investigation of the Maine State Lottery, with several members citing concerns that the $230 million state-run gambling operation may be exploiting the state’s poorest people. The lawmakers’ calls to fast-track an investigation follow a 2015 Maine Center for Public Interest […]