JERUSALEM — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been awarded Israel’s 2019 Genesis Prize in recognition of his philanthropy and commitment to combatting anti-Semitism, organizers of the prize announced on Wednesday. The $1 million award, widely known as the “Jewish Nobel” prize, is granted each year to a person recognized as an inspiration to […]
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Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
MaineWire: Medicaid expansion is here.
For the second time in 17 years, Maine has expanded Medicaid. Governor Mills has directed DHHS to take swift action to enroll newly eligible able-bodied adults, and at least 70,000 people are now able to sign up for free health care. Gov. Mills cloaked her executive order in rosy rhetoric, but the stark realities of funding Medicaid […]
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Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Obituaries
Adrienne E. Cloutier Closson
Topsham – Adrienne E. Cloutier Closson died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert G. Closson of 38 years and a grandbaby girl Hamilton of 20years. She is survived by her six children, daughters, Joanne […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Kathie Preston
SACO, Maine — Kathie Preston passed away Jan. 7, 2019. She was born and raised in Utica, New York, moved to Florida in 1975; and resided in Jacksonville until 2010. She attended FJC where she received her Associates degree in Applied Science in Industrial Electronics in 2000, where she then began her career with AT&T […]
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Lawmakers consider sealing, erasing records of past cannabis convictions
Four Maine legislators are pursuing bills to clear some convictions for marijuana possession that today would be legal.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Life & Culture, Maine
Sanford Medical Center expanding facilities with projects costing $34 million
The hospital is adding an elder care building and a behavioral health unit, and is involved in efforts to upgrade technology and modernize its appearance.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Newspaper’s Food section promo a poor choice of words
An effort to highlight Food & Dining content glosses over the plight of the hungry and homeless.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Coverage of Mills inaugural celebration was divisive
I was taken back by the centerpiece front-page headline in the Jan. 5 Portland Press Herald, “Pot dispensaries key funders of Mills inauguration.” My wife and I attended the celebration of Janet Mills assuming the duties of governor of our state. The event showcased the diversity of talents, music and ethnicities we are now privileged […]
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Letter to the editor: Airbnbs appear to flout public safety standards
Municipalities across Maine and the country are attempting to regulate the spread of Airbnbs in residential neighborhoods. As no one can do anything they want with their property, I wonder why current codes and ordinances don’t seem to apply to this new form of rental. Building and fire codes have definitions for residential rental units […]
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