Mary Mayhew left a wake of health destruction behind her as Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services commissioner under Gov. LePage. By appointing Mayhew to head up the federal Medicaid program, President Trump is giving her the opportunity to do the same for the nation. The November election will determine whether a new Democratic […]
October 2018
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Critics use deception to build case against Question 1
They dishonestly claim that the universal home care board is unaccountable.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Pass Question 1 to take care of seniors and disabled
I’ve lived in Maine almost all of my life, and I’m proud to be from here. My grandparents raised us in a home without running water, but they did the best they could. I worked for the Portland school district for many years until I was injured on the job. As a senior and someone […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Public service experience makes Mills best choice for governor
When’s the last time you walked into a dentist’s office and asked for the least experienced staffer to work on your teeth? “Anybody here who’s never done this before? Great! Fire up that drill!” I’ve been deeply involved in political affairs at the local, state and federal levels for many years. I’ve worked for Democrats, […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Election history shows voting early could be a mistake
Please do not vote early! Political parties often urge us to fear the opposing party’s candidate, to disparage the independent as a spoiler and to vote early to “lock in” your vote for their candidate. That’s what the Democrats did in 2010, fearing a Paul LePage victory, by calling independent businessman Eliot Cutler a spoiler. […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Ranked-choice worked well in primaries – now let’s expand its use in general elections
It allows a more complete expression of political options and a more nuanced evaluation of views.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Second Congregational Church to host Family Friendly Service
The public is invited to attend a Family Friendly Service at Second Congregational Church in Biddeford on Saturday, Oct. 27. A dinner of soup and bread will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by crafts. Second Congregational Church is at 19 Crescent St. in Biddeford. For more information, call 284-7898.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Suspect in State Theatre stabbing told police he used key-chain nail file
The 27-year-old Portland man charged with stabbing another patron during a concert Sunday at the State Theatre told police he used a small nail file on his key chain as a weapon after he was pushed by another patron near the stage. Joseph Lewis faces one count of aggravated assault, a felony, and was ordered […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Experts: Bomber likely left behind trove of forensic clues
WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators examining the explosive devices sent to high-profile targets in Washington and New York this week will be working to glean forensic clues to help identify who sent them, gathering fingerprints and DNA evidence while tracking the origin of the packages and the components used to make the bombs. Larry Johnson, a […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission plans upcoming workshop
Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission is partnering with Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership and the Wells Reserve to host a workshop geared toward the role of conservation commissions in the Planning Board plan review process. During the hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to review development plans with a focus on conservation commission goals and priorities, […]