Student unrest in many universities demonstrates what is becoming obvious; institutions of higher learning are becoming radicalized and project intolerance for anything but a liberal view. Too few permit conservative or libertarian speakers and far fewer a constitutionalist. I was not surprised, some years ago, to hear a mother share with me her son’s fear […]
2019
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Asylum seekers, the shiftless don’t merit city tax support
To whom it may concern: When my wife and I pay our property tax, we would like to think that it will go to repair Stevens Avenue, or maybe a new computer for Portland High School. What we don’t want is to support asylum seekers or folks who don’t want to be accountable for themselves. […]
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Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Microchip returns ailing cat to its grateful family after a 10-year absence
Miss Kitty was reunited with her family in Topsham after a mysterious adventure, but efforts to save the beloved calico ultimately failed, leaving them grieving.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Speak out against indefinite detention of migrant families
The Trump administration’s statement that the U.S. must roll back protections for immigrant children in order to keep them safe is ‘cynical and duplicitous.’
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Critic fails to look at both sides of Maine’s assisted-suicide law
Sue L’Hommedieu of Cape Elizabeth makes the argument (“Letter to the editor: Mainers should block reckless assisted-suicide law,” Aug. 22) that Maine’s assisted-suicide law will have negative consequences. For example, she says, doctors may be mistaken in judging how long a patient has to live, and seriously ill people may not receive life-extending treatment. It […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Educate Maine director: Coming together to address Maine’s workforce challenges
Growing our talent pool will take commitment to making sure all Maine people have the educational preparation to succeed in the workplace.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Concerns in Portland school community prompt probation office to move sex offender counseling
A petition calling for the new probation office near Presumpscot Elementary School to move is on hold as corrections officials say they are trying to address concerns.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Gov. Mills’ rejection of sports betting bill costs Maine tax revenue
With Gov. Mills declining to sign a sports gambling bill, betting on sports likely won’t be legalized in Maine until 2020. Unfortunately, the model proposed in that bill (L.D. 553) would have resulted in significant tax revenue for the state. The bill proposed an untethered approach, allowing all mobile and physical operators to open as […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Bond package puts Maine further behind
Republicans cost Maine a chance to consider smart investments in projects that voters care about.
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