I have worked in the Portland Public Schools for nine years. Nearly every year, my school has faced a shortfall in funding from the city and state, and has had to cut teaching and support positions. This year, the City Council is considering a budget that would raise property taxes for city services by less […]
May 2018
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: SNAP recipients don’t need new job training program
The author of the recent “Maine Voices: Let them eat cake: one of many reasons to care about the Farm Bill” (April 30) told many truths – about the incredible level of food insecurity in Maine, about the lack of access to healthy food for those living and working in poverty, and about the gaping […]
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Letter to the editor: Canada’s single-payer system works
If you want everyone to have access to good medical care, move away from the current profit-based system.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Success of women in Portland Adult Ed would make ‘Aunt Bar’ proud
When it comes to what’s important, Barbara Bush was a power of example within her own family, too.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Local groups take initiative on broadband in rural, small-town Maine
Help wasn’t coming on one of the state’s most pressing problems, so from Sanford to Woodland, they’ve stepped up.
Posted inTimes Record
Springsteen escorts Van Zandt into Hall of Fame
ASBURY PARK, N.J. Oh what a night: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were inducted Sunday into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, but it was Bruce Springsteen who stole what could have been Meryl Streep’s show. The Boss made a surprise appearance at Asbury Park’s Convention Hall to introduce his longtime friend and guitarist […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Morse holds off Freeport, 15-12, for boys lacrosse victory
FREEPORT It didn’t take long for the Morse High School boys lacrosse team to get back to its winning ways. After an overtime win over Westbrook (16-15), the Shipbuilders lost at home to Mt. Ararat (7-6) on Thursday. On Saturday, the Shipbuilders raced out to a 9-1 lead in the first half and held off […]
Posted inTimes Record
Lobster prices high for the moment
PORTLAND Lobster prices are high in the U.S. right now, but members of the industry expect them to come down soon as the Canadian catch creeps up and America’s summer haul gets going. One-pound lobsters, which Mainers call “chicks,” are selling for about $12 per pound to consumers, which is a couple of dollars per […]
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A man and his pack travel U.S. to rescue dogs
BRUNSWICK Stella spent her Saturday snuggling on laps, giving kisses and sprawling on anyone willing. But that was to be expected, as Stella is one of six rescue dogs adopted by Lee Asher, who travels with his pack in an recreational vehicle to meet potential owners, like those who attended an event at the Coastal […]
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Chase ends with swim; Police: Boothbay man in custody after hitting two police cruisers
RICHMOND Police say a high speed chase ended with a wet arrest Friday morning. Daniel Lewis, 25, of Boothbay was taken into custody Friday after leading police on a chase from Richmond to Gardiner, before fleeing from the truck he was driving and jumping into the Kennebec River, according to police. Richmond Police Chief Scott […]