I am disturbed by the article in the May 8 paper about Quill Books & Beverage, the bookstore in Westbrook that is removing books by authors accused of sexual misconduct (“Bookstore pulls titles by author accused of sexual misconduct,” Page B1). The owner is correct: The store is a private, nongovernmental entity and can decide […]
May 2018
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sturgeon’s stuck in Double-A, Portland, for now
The Red Sox have no room to promote Cole Sturgeon, the Sea Dogs’ top hitter, but that may change.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: School rankings measure more than achievement
Rich kids are not inherently smarter than poor kids, making the gap between them disturbing.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: With Iran deal cliffhanger over, Trump moves on to next episode of ‘The Celebrity President’
He thinks if he creates drama, the ratings soar and he wins the day. But if he fails at the next task – stifling Iran’s nuclear ambitions – stay tuned for the mushroom cloud.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Lawmakers shouldn’t protect illegal immigrants and ignore U.S. workers
Both Sens. Collins and King backed bills expanding a tech visa plan while mass layoffs were happening.
Posted inWakeup Weather
Wake Up Weather May 10, 2018
Clouds and fog will make for cooler temperatures today with a chance for showers late.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Falmouth girls roar to life in second half, win at Scarborough
Falmouth junior Jo Stucker is mobbed by her teammates after scoring a goal during the Yachtsmen’s 13-6 win at Scarborough Wednesday. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Falmouth 13 Scarborough 6 F- 4 9- 13S- 4 2- 6 First half22:14 S Neelon (Smith)18:43 F Oakes (Stucker)16:57 S Smith (unassisted)15:04 F Stucker (unassisted)10:36 F […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Israel strikes dozens of Iran’s military sites in Syria in response to rocket barrage
The Israeli military says it targeted weapons storage facilities, logistics centers and intelligence sites.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Cape back in win column after nine-inning victory at Yarmouth
Cape Elizabeth senior Val Murphy (5) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring to tie the game in the second inning Wednesday afternoon at Yarmouth. Murphy would eventually score the winning run as well, in the ninth inning, as the Capers beat the Clippers, 2-1. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Cape Elizabeth […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Cape back in win column after nine-inning victory at Yarmouth
Cape Elizabeth senior Val Murphy (5) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring to tie the game in the second inning Wednesday afternoon at Yarmouth. Murphy would eventually score the winning run as well, in the ninth inning, as the Capers beat the Clippers, 2-1. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Cape Elizabeth […]