2017
Posted inLife & Culture, Link
Can’t-miss Halloween events: Our fun and frightful guide to all things spooky
Scary movies, haunted houses and, of course, plenty of candy corn.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Kurdistan region should back off its drive to independence for now
And its leaders should allow the would-be country in northern Iraq to return to democracy and the rule of law.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: On NFL tax exemption, Trump might have backed into correct position
Tax-exempt bonds for stadiums make no sense because economy does not care where teams play.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine court records should be digital, and public
Requiring Mainers to go to a courthouse to see the material effectively keeps it hidden.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: A guy walks into the Oval Office to give the president an IQ test
One thing’s for sure, Trump will have answers to all the questions, and they’ll be big, beautiful answers.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Portable toilet near ‘fish house’ has got to go
I want to address the seemingly permanent portable toilet at the entrance of the path to the “fish house” on Langsford Road in Cape Porpoise. I don’t see how this can be legal! What if other people started to put portable toilets in front of their buildings? Would that be allowed? It is a disgusting […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Planning Board meeting puts residents off process
My wife and I attended our first Portland Planning Board public hearing Oct. 4. We and several others wanted to voice concerns about the parking situation in our neighborhood with all the construction of new buildings, specifically the Wex Inc. project. We feel that they have not adequately answered questions as to where the parking […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Americans need a better plan for health literacy
Many people have trouble understanding health care terms and information. They struggle with health literacy, which is the ability to understand health information and make informed decisions about health care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that nine out of 10 Americans have limited health literacy, and this can be harmful. For […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Duson supports a fair solution to school funding
Jill Duson supports a sensible solution to renovating Portland’s elementary schools. The $64 million price tag for renovating all four schools need not fall exclusively on our taxpayers. The state has a co-responsibility. Jill’s approach – local funding for two schools – is responsible governance. If state government is lax in providing its fair share, […]