Bloomberg Opinion columnist Ramesh Ponnuru, in his Aug. 10 op-ed, decries the action of Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro, who published the names of Trump contributors in his district, which includes El Paso. Ponnuru says that “in our current political environment the effects could include harassment and even violence” against the people named. Sure, maybe. But […]
2019
Posted inJournal Tribune
Saco Food Pantry thanks generous supporters
Editor, “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” ― John Bunyan The Saco Food Pantry thanks the following individuals, businesses and non-profits for their support: Ron and Rachel Bolduc, Thomas and Betty Bouchard, Karen Carey, Casella Waste Systems, Citizens for Saco Education, Burnadette Coulombe, James […]
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At least two may run for mayor of Biddeford
BIDDEFORD – In November, elections for Biddeford mayor, city councilors, School Committee members and more will be held. As of Monday afternoon, at least two people had taken out nomination papers to run for mayor, including incumbent mayor, Alan Casavant, and a number of others had taken out papers to run for various other offices. […]
Posted inMaine, News
Maine hosts give weary migrant families time to rest – and hope
Some Maine families have opened their homes to recently arrived asylum seekers, who have spent months in temporary shelters and, in some cases, government detention centers.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Obituaries
Patricia K. Anderson
HARPSWELL – Patricia K. Anderson of Harpswell died on Aug. 9, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Donald L. Anderson, Harpswell, for 43 years. Zola Lee Kreiger and William E. Kreiger of Latham, N.Y. were her parents; they predeceased her as did her half-siblings, Richard Birdsall and Jean Conklin. One cousin, Beverly Conklin, and […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Hands-on punishment proposed for overbilling by CMP
Thank you for your above-the-fold front-page article Aug. 8 on Central Maine Power’s proposed $6 million fund to compensate customers for their overbilling dilemma. If CMP deems the sum appropriate, it seems quite a mistake on their part – or was it malfeasance that they simply hope goes away? Regardless of the outcome, when the […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Gramlich: Gov. Mills has chance to do right by vulnerable Mainers
Signing L.D. 775 would expand and restore much-needed support services for people with mental illness.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: A red flag in South Carolina offers lessons for every community
A teenager’s racist video and school-shooting threats show a level of hatred that should have been identified far sooner.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Trump’s rule punishes legal immigrants
Using the full power of the U.S. government to add to the misery of people without power is cruel and pointless.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Portland police work hard to resolve difficult situations peacefully
I’m writing to express my gratitude to the Portland Police Department. I am a social worker who has worked at agencies in Portland for the past 12 years. I can honestly say that, in every encounter I have had with Portland police officers (including dispatch), they have been professional, respectful and effective. They have utilized […]
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