Let’s call it “sub rosa money”: federal funds (your tax dollars) that have been paid to victims of inappropriate sexual behavior (and other violations of federal employment law) for out-of-court settlements. The reported sum (The Washington Post stated last Nov. 17) is $17.2 million over the past two decades. The acts of depredation are never […]
2018
Letter to the editor: Regulators should order changes to unfair propane pricing system
Why is it that the less I use propane energy, the more I am charged per gallon as an individual consumer by my propane suppler? Where does this leave the incentive to conserve on this widely used nonrenewable resource? What about the lessening of our carbon imprint we are so encouraged to do? No other […]
Letter to the editor: Short-term rental operators need to accept South Portland council’s decision
At a recent South Portland City Council meeting, the first agenda item was a local business asking that an abutting property, currently zoned residential, be changed to industrial for use by their business. Neighbors were also there, expressing their concerns and needs related to this change. This longtime local business was told to go to […]
Letter to the editor: Use different wind turbine design to reduce the bird kill
We should stop allowing projects using the current technology because of the impact on bald eagles, bats and other avian creatures.
Letter to the editor: Planned Parenthood volunteers get to make meaningful contribution
Last year, while attending a rally, I was approached by a volunteer from Planned Parenthood, who asked if I supported the services they provided and if I would be interested in volunteering. I said “yes” to both. I was delighted, days later, to be invited to an Hour of Power open house event. When I […]
Commentary: Babies with Down syndrome have a right to life
Iceland and Denmark are eliminating people with Down syndrome before they can be born.
Commentary: I hope Democrats defend sanctuary cities – because it’ll cost them
Do lawmakers really want to be on the side of shielding illegal immigrants, many with criminal records?
Maine Voices: An open letter to those who don’t walk into a high school every morning
America’s youth are afraid because we have seen too many yearbook photos beside condolence messages.
Wake Up Weather – March 9, 2018
We are cleaning up after a strong nor’easter dumped heavy snow across the region but more snow is moving in as we head into the weekend.
Bath passes marijuana moratorium
BATH Bath is just saying no to retail mariijuana establishments — for at least six months, anyway. Bath city councilors approved second passage of a six-month moratorium on retail marijuana establishments on Wednesday, following similar actions in other Maine communities. “(This is about) alerting potential business owners that this isn’t something that’s allowed right now,” […]