The New England Patriots have approached the final week of the regular season with a postseason-like focus. No, really. A first-round bye through the AFC playoffs is on the line Sunday, so they insist they’re not taking their game against the lowly New York Jets lightly. “It’s a one-game season,” running back James White said. […]
2018
Posted inLife & Culture
Crapshoot: Moose-poop artists from Maine may get a reality TV show
Mary Winchenbach and her wife, Deb Nicholls, who remains the quiet partner in Tirdy Works, are in discussions with TNT.
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Posted inMaine, News
Toy Fund: Charity sees big demand for toys for 4-year-olds
The Press Herald Toy Fund warehouse never ran out, and every child was served.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Elements of Constitution at root of opposition to Obamacare
Re: “Our View: Republicans should end their war on Obamacare” (Dec. 18): For those of us who grew up in a free country, it is disheartening how many, including the Editorial Board of this newspaper, have no concept of our federal government. Our country was founded as a nation of several sovereign states. Our Constitution, […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: City’s management of waterfront is key to Portland’s future
If officials choose uses that attract visitors over protecting the working waterfront, much more is at stake than just losing our maritime character.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: City ignores residents’ concerns in approving large restaurant on pier
As a resident of 40 Portland Pier, a 20-unit condominium complex that has been on the pier for 30 years, I would like to express my bafflement at the process used to approve the 160-plus-seat restaurant proposed by the owners of Luke’s Lobster. Residents here are in full support of maintaining a working waterfront. In […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Priority mail package takes long and slow route to Florida
The United States Postal Service should be congratulated on the outstanding job it performs this time of year. However, it is still interesting to see the routes some packages travel. I mailed a two-day priority mail small package from the downtown Portland office to Tampa, Florida, at noon on Dec. 19. On Dec. 20, it […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Noise aside, the fact is that Jared Golden won in Maine’s 2nd District
Incumbent Bruce Poliquin finally folds after each of his overblown claims against ranked-choice voting is knocked down.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Martin Grohman: Let’s hope the Legislature can fit the puzzle pieces together
That will be the mission of the lawmakers who represent Maine’s cities and towns at the State House.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Six goals that progressives should keep in mind in 2019
Some battles are worth fighting, with a clear sense of moral direction.