The Environmental Protection Agency recently rolled back our federal clean car standards – the best plan we have to mitigate climate change from Washington, D.C. Untouched, the standards would increase fuel efficiency and avoid billions of tons of carbon emissions from 2018 to 2026. Unfortunately, the Trump administration is proposing to freeze these standards at […]
2018
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Universal home care initiative will offer compassion to older adults
Those who oppose Question 1, which would create a universal home care program and will be on the November statewide ballot, have adopted the slogan “Stop The Scam” (“Critics cast in-home care referendum as Trojan horse,” July 30, Page A1). The Maine State Chamber of Commerce, the Maine Hospital Association and the Home Care & […]
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Letter to the editor: Increase Portland’s diversity by letting non-citizens vote
Helping people such as asylum-seekers participate in local elections will strengthen democracy.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Independent Jonathan Sahrbeck the right choice for Cumberland County DA
This letter is to endorse independent Jonathan Sahrbeck for Cumberland County district attorney in the coming Nov. 6 general election. As a longtime friend of the Sahrbeck family, I have known Jonathan for most of his life. I have followed his law career with interest and with admiration. Effective criminal prosecution requires intellect, passion and […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Absent oversight, condo associations can stymie energy-efficiency goals
Unlike state agencies, the regulatory groups handle complex matters with little guidance on how to do so.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Schools and Education
Commentary: Imagine a world where a lottery is your ticket to a prestigious university
Schools would decide minimum criteria such as GPA, and then a drawing would allow for long-overdue objectivity.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
‘The Volante Farms Cookbook’ is a farm-to-table tale with a warm spirit
The farm, just outside Boston, celebrates its centennial with a cookbook.
Posted inFood, Life & Culture
Kalamata’s Kitchen books help parents, kids bond over food
The children’s book series explores an imaginary place where a little girl travels with friends she calls her ‘Taste Buds.’
Posted inFood, Maine
The Wrap: Forage Market brings ‘one of America’s best’ bagels to Portland
Also, a local chef buys his restaurant, and a snack shack sells beach food in the waning days of summer.
Posted inFood
What to do when two towns both lay claim to the Dynamite sandwich? A cook-off!
A Madison man says his family’s behind the authentic sandwich with meatballs and marinara, but a Woonsocket, Rhode Island, resident has a beef with him.