Shame on The New York Times for publishing an anonymous op-ed regarding the goings-on in the Trump White House. In this era of unprecedented “fake news,” the people of this country who believe in and appreciate a free press need the media to present concrete, unquestionable news sources. This anonymous author doesn’t meet those criteria. […]
September 2018
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Cybersecurity force ought to be next military branch
I’m writing as one of the many Americans concerned about the confirmed meddling in the 2016 election, as well as the recent cyberattack overshadowing midterms. There are many upheavals right now in our government, but I implore our representatives to address perhaps the most immediate threat to our democracy – cyberattacks by foreign powers. In […]
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Letter to the editor: Does Sen. Collins recall pledge to listen to voters?
Let me take you back, dear readers, to 1994, when eight candidates were seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Maine. I was a very junior copy editor helping out in the Editorial Department at the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram, and was thus in the room taking notes when the paper invited […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Trump administration takes aim at the Endangered Species Act
The public has until Sept. 24 to submit comments opposing proposed rules that would gut the federal law.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Did we learn enough from Lehman Bros. collapse to avoid the next meltdown?
The backlash against the resulting preventive measures shows the will required to make unpopular but needed reforms.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Biddeford shelter launching campaign to benefit blind horse
Ever After Mustang Rescue plans an open house Sunday to kick off an effort to raise money to build a new shelter for Jazz, a 19-year-old mustang-appaloosa mix.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Former President Barack Obama is great for Republicans
The Republican National Committee should give the man a medal.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Hey, Google, how fast can an ordinary person adapt to technological change?
The horse was not outdated overnight, but no, hardly a week goes by when we are not assaulted by some change or complicated technical innovation.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
NFL Week 2 predictions
The Patriots are facing a challenge at Jacksonville.
Posted inJournal Tribune
New director all-aboard at Seashore Trolley Museum
KENNEBUNKPORT — Katie Orlando knows expectations are high as she takes the reins as the second-ever executive director at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport. After all, there are some volunteers at the 79-year-old institution who have been busy working for its mission for longer than she’s been alive. But the 36-year-old is no rookie at […]