City officials say a plan to charge for parking in downtown lots doesn’t violate the intent of a 2014 law, but the resident who went to court says that’s ‘laughable.’
October 2018
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
Letters: Oyster farm opponents far from NIMBYs; Arnold’s definition of conservative off-base
Oyster farm opponents far from NIMBYs I have lived in Maine for over 20 years and was drawn to this area because of its exquisite beauty, diverse wildlife, and the strong character of those who live here. I am very disheartened by recent letters of opinion which refer to the opposition to the 40-acre oyster […]
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Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
Gary Anderson: MRRA’s much needed reality check
Here we are fast approaching the midterm election. Donald Trump and Susan Collins can safely watch from the sidelines as those elected offices now under the gun of Maine’s electoral scrutiny stare down the yea or nay disposition of who will survive the gauntlet of our democratic process. On Nov. 6 we get to elect […]
Posted inNation & World, News
No, NASA didn’t fix the Hubble Space Telescope by just turning it off and on again
Although, the NASA Hubble operations project manager did say that ‘if people want to call it jiggling around, I suppose they can.’
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: South Portland will skip its playoff game, citing injuries
The Red Riots, 1-7 this season, were scheduled to play Friday at Bonny Eagle in a Class A South quarterfinal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Source
ReVision Energy team recognized for environmental leadership
The Portland renewable power company is honored for its advocacy and work bringing solar power to nonprofits.
Posted inNation & World, News
China denies Trump spying report, suggests change of phones
A New York Times story says that the Chinese are listening in when Trump uses his iPhone, a claim both Trump and the Chinese deny.
Posted inTimes Record
A new kind of voting faces Election Day test in Maine
PORTLAND (AP) — Voters marking a single candidate on a ballot? That’s so 20th century. A new way of voting in Maine allows people to rank candidates from best to worst with provisions for additional voting rounds, candidate eliminations and extra tabulations to ensure there’s a consensus winner who collects a majority of the votes. […]
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Maine news in brief: Teenager treated at hospital after snowy bus stop crash; LePage says suit meritless
Police clarify warning about absentee ballot canvassers YARMOUTH, Maine (AP) — Police in Yarmouth are clarifying an earlier warning about people going door-to-door asking residents if they want to apply for an absentee ballot, saying the process is legal. The Maine Secretary of State’s Office said Wednesday that the practice is legal so long as […]
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Girls Class B Soccer Quarterfinal: Yarmouth gets the best of Freeport, 3-2
YARMOUTH — After splitting two regular season meetings, both Freeport and Yarmouth knew Wednesday’s Class B South high school girls soccer quarterfinal was going to be a close one. Freeport took the early lead, but Yarmouth tallied the next three goals, including a pair from Hannah Dwyer and held on for a 3-2 victory to advance […]