Friends and family are pleased the stock market is up and unemployment is low. Attributing it to President Trump, they ask me, “Why do you hate Trump?” I don’t hate Trump. What troubles me is what he says and does. Examples being: • Rule of law; attacks on our judiciary and law enforcement (FBI). • […]
2018
Letter to the editor: Measure would show amounts, sources of council candidates’ funds
With more and more money being raised for Portland City Council races each year, we need to know where this money is coming from, so we can see how it influences the votes of our councilors. An open window into the campaign financing of our candidates is essential to creating a government that serves the […]
Letter to the editor: Medicare for All bill makes fiscal sense
The benefits of Bernie Sanders’ proposed reform outweigh the problems.
Maine Voices: State’s ballot question system exploited regularly by outside interests
Between 2009 and 2017, donors from away gave 71% of over $81 million to these campaigns.
Our View: Stagnant workforce means no new jobs
Maine needs leaders committed to welcoming newcomers to stay and raise families.
Another View: Planet’s current warming trend is not part of a natural cycle
Climate change is a man-made deviation because of increased carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels.
Driver of Kittery summer camp van will be placed on leave
The 21-year-old driver of a Kittery Recreation Department van that crashed Friday will be placed on leave while the town investigates the circumstances of the crash, the Kittery town manager said Sunday. Kittery town manager Kendra Amaral said everyone who was injured in the crash also were had been released from area hospitals, including one child who […]
Buxton ATV traffic stop results in two arrests
BUXTON — A traffic stop of an All Terrain Vehicle by police has led to the arrest of two Buxton men. According to Buxton Police Chief Troy Cline, Buxton Officer Jessica Ramsey observed two men riding an All Terrain Vehicle in the travel lane on River Road (Route 112) in Buxton about 7:45 p.m. July 16. […]
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