What is a Real Mainer? My initial response to that question is that many of us have been and still are survivors and strivers. What else do you call a man who went into the woods with an ax and a rifle and made a living? How about the ones who went to sea, built […]
2019
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Source
Splurge on asparagus then pair with practical lentils
Go ahead and get those pricey first spears that appear at the farmers market.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, News, Sports
For sports fans, more streaming options let them cut the cord
With several New England teams playing at once, they are particularly grateful for streaming services that allow them to customize what they can watch.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Column castigating Assange fails to disclose author’s conflict of interest
A State Department consultant under Hillary Clinton and Mike Pompeo can’t be expected to side with the First Amendment.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Vaccine, ‘red flag’ bills show government’s appetite for power
It seems our liberties slip away more every year. This spring, there are two alarming bills in the Maine Legislature. The first is the “red flag” bill (L.D. 1312), which gives government unprecedented power to confiscate a person’s firearms before they are proven guilty of any crime. In the U.S., we have the due process […]
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills chips away at LePage legacy, but signature reforms remain
Whether it’s moving forward with a voter-approved expansion of Medicaid or vowing to put solar panels on the lawn of the governor’s mansion, the Democrat, with the help of strong Democratic majorities in the Legislature, has moved quickly to unwind much of the policy agenda put in place by her Republican predecessor.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine Senate vaccination vote fails to protect public health
If religiously motivated actions put other people at risk, the state has a duty to step in.
Posted inLife & Culture
Society Notebook: Still fighting for full equality
EqualityMaine marks 35 years with a gala.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine helped me escape poverty
The state gave me the support I needed to put my life on track. With better management, it could do much more for others, too.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Don’t follow Trump off the cliff – fight global warming
According to Donald Trump, “The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.” While our president may enjoy passing the blame off onto other countries, we as Americans cannot afford to continue living with this mindset. I am here to tell you that global warming […]