Jim Macdonald of Burnham made the intricate instrument in tribute to his favorite band and is thrilled that it will become part of the collection of Allman memorabilia.
September 2018
Maine dealers say China is further inflating prices on U.S. lobster as part of tariff war
Tariffs are being levied based on higher-priced Canadian lobster, they say, adding ‘salt on the wound’ of plunging U.S. lobster exports to Chinese markets.
Developer: Plan for Scarborough Downs property fits with town’s vision, discussed widely with public
At least seven businesses hope to locate there in the near future, just one potential benefit of the vision for a ‘new heart of Scarborough.’
Our View: New rules place at-risk species further in peril
Proposals favoring industry over conservation won’t improve the Endangered Species Act.
Letter to the editor: Bill Holmes is the right choice for Cumberland County commissioner
We are writing to express our support for Bill Holmes in his campaign for Cumberland County commissioner. Bill is running to represent District 4 (Westbrook, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Portland District 5-2). Bill has worked for Cumberland County for 37 years in a public safety and management capacity. Bill currently serves the city of […]
Letter to the editor: Health care crucial to an ailing LePage, while he denies Medicaid for the poor
The tens of thousands of Mainers who would have coverage but for the governor’s obstruction should remember that when they vote in November.
Letter to the editor: On Kavanaugh nomination, other issues, Sen. King does job the right way
I’m writing to thank independent Sen. Angus King for his recent decision to vote against confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. Not only did he announce his decision, but he explained his rationale. This is what we should expect from every member of Congress on any controversial vote before the […]
Letter to the editor: Political bribery, other absurd tactics won’t sway Sen. Collins’ vote on Kavanaugh
The Portland Press Herald’s recent editorial on Sen. Susan Collins missed the mark (“Our View: Sen. Collins mistakes free speech for bribery,” Sept. 13). The Editorial Board wrote, “A crowdfunding campaign sends the same message that wealthy donors deliver via PACs,” comparing campaign donations and legitimate political operations to this crowdfunding threat, citing it to […]
Letter to the editor: Strategy to fund Collins’ opponent isn’t bribery, it’s just campaign financing
Sen. Susan Collins has called the national campaign to raise funds for her future 2020 opponent if she votes to confirm Brett Kavanaugh a “bribe” for her vote. Let’s just call it what it is: campaign finance. She should know about this. She was significantly dependent on campaign contributions from political action committees, lobbyists and […]
Commentary: Sex abuse claim against Kavanaugh is no 11th-hour bombshell
This isn’t the 11th hour, because the clock isn’t running out; in fact, there is no clock.