I travel daily over the Casco Bay Bridge from South Portland into Portland. There are hundreds of political signs as you approach the bridge. Imagine my shock one day last week when there appeared new signs saying “Retire Angus King!” next to every Angus King campaign sign. I was so offended by the negativity of […]
October 2018
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Be a health literacy hero in this and every month
October is Health Literacy Month. So, what exactly is health literacy? Simply put, health literacy refers to how well a person understands health information – a diagnosis, a procedure and even numbers such as a person’s blood pressure or survival rate. It is important for both patients and health professionals to remember that there is […]
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Letter to the editor: Affordable Care Act bronze plan has no practical value
Re: “With Affordable Care Act enrollment set to begin, some will lose and others will win” (Oct. 24): So many folks are so proud, protective and defensive about this marvelous Affordable Care Act product called the bronze plan. Could someone possibly explain any practical value of an insurance policy with a $4,200 deductible to someone […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Let’s form a mock nuclear crisis commission
It could gather and analyze American and Russian accusations of nuclear treaty violations.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Michael Brennan: This election may well decide future of Maine’s municipalities
A new governor and Legislature should prioritize ‘smart’ investment in and strong partnerships with cities, says the former Portland mayor, a Maine House candidate.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: The Almost Perfect Woman won’t let anything get between her and a bargain
You might not get married just to save money, but don’t be surprised if it happens.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Body recovered by divers searching Kennebec River for missing Richmond boater
RICHMOND — A body was found Friday afternoon after authorities spent hours searching for a man reported missing the previous night from a boat on the Kennebec River. The body’s identity was not positively confirmed by the state Medical Examiner’s Office, but divers and other public safety workers were searching for Mark Johnston, 64, who […]
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Former Skowhegan Planning Board member pleads guilty to child porn charges
SKOWHEGAN — A Skowhegan real estate developer and former Skowhegan Planning Board member who ran for a seat on the Board of Selectmen in 2015 and 2017 pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor this week to one count each of receiving and possessing child pornography. Christopher Kruse, 50, faces five to 20 years […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Yarmouth stuns Cape in five-set state match epic
Tears and screams of joy are the prevailing theme after Yarmouth’s volleyball team outlasts defending champion Cape Elizabeth in five sets in Friday’s thrilling Class B state final. Brianna Soukup / Press Herald photos. More photos below. SOUTH PORTLAND—It was a match for the ages. A match which saw the defending champions refuse to give […]
Posted inFall sports, Football, Sports, Varsity Maine
Friday’s high school football roundup: Bridge runs wild for Wells
Tyler Bridge gains 307 yards and scores seven touchdowns as the Warriors advance in Class D South.