SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jon Gruden’s return to the sideline in Oakland and the prospect of a full season of Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco put optimism at a peak in the Bay Area heading into this NFL season. That feeling went far beyond the partisan backers of the Raiders and 49ers and extended to […]
October 2018
Posted inJournal Tribune
Marchand, Bruins stop Hurricanes 3-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Brad Marchand scored the tying and go-ahead goals and the Boston Bruins continued their dominance of the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night. Marchand scored the tying goal with 18 seconds left in the second period and the eventual game-winner just over five minutes into the third period […]
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Save historic public space in downtown Kennebunk
Editor, Kennebunk is blessed with fascinating historical sites and beautiful open lands. In the downtown area we have both together in the historic Hope Cemetery and 72-acre Hope Woods. To enable the cemetery to remain financially viable and to forever preserve Hope Woods for public use, a very creative partnership has been created, involving the […]
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News
Long battle over short-term rental rules coming to a head in South Portland
A second set of proposed regulations is on the Nov. 6 ballot, giving voters a say on a heated issue involving a collision of property rights arguments.
Posted inMaine, News
In this church, salvation comes with a clean needle or heroin overdose antidote
Operating in a legal gray area, the mobile needle exchange program brings needed supplies and a message of hope to people struggling with substance use.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our Endorsement: All 3 incumbents for Portland City Council deserve another term
Nicholas Mavodones, Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau have the right skills for the fast-changing city.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Reach out to Jews with reassurance, kindness
As an American who was raised Jewish, I am horrified by the recent shootings in Pennsylvania. I am also amazed at the silence I am experiencing. I have not heard from anyone. No one is reaching out, at least not to me. At this time, I encourage you to make every effort to reach out […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Lack of parking makes City Hall inaccessible
I have reason to visit Portland City Hall periodically to purchase or pick up tickets at Portix on Myrtle Street. Both sides of Myrtle Street have metered spots, some handicapped-accessible spaces and some spaces restricted to city vehicle use. On a recent Friday around noontime, I attempted to find a parking space on Myrtle Street. […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Critic of food columnist oversimplifies veganism
A reader’s criticism of Avery Yale Kamila’s column – that it should not be in the food section but instead should be on the op-ed page – is misplaced (Oct. 26). Kamila devoted all of two sentences out of her entire Oct. 24 commentary to the horrific treatment of animals that some of us use […]
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Letter to the editor: Today’s political climate breeds hatred
It was only a matter of time before a large tragedy grew out of anti-Semitic sentiment.