As Janet Mills prepares to take the oath to become Maine’s first female governor, she recalls the encouragement she received as a child from another pioneer, Margaret Chase Smith.
2019
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Airbnb continues growth through 2018
About 425,000 visitors used the home-sharing service last year, a 50% increase from 2017.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Inaugural good eats; triple treats for Auburn
Our coverage of Maine’s vibrant food scene – openings, closings, tastings and more – finds a new home in Business Wednesdays.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland assesses the needs of older residents in new report
A recent survey finds that many of the city’s seniors need help with home repairs and have a hard time getting around because of poorly maintained sidewalks and streets, especially in the winter.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: True happiness comes from balance, especially with technology
This Gen Z kid – like most – has the world in the palm of his hand, but he learns more by putting the phone down.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland council’s process for deciding shelter sites remains problematic
Determining the size and number of locations should be the task of a partnership between city officials and the people of Portland.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Press, politicians and voters: Time to do your jobs
As the 2020 election approaches, we must avoid mistakes that got us where we are today.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Four Marines – only one remains on duty
For nearly two years, the country has become increasingly embroiled in chaos caused by the twists and turns of the Trump administration. Now the nation faces a federal government shutdown, a plummeting stock market and an immediate withdrawal from Syria and the abandonment of our Kurdish allies. As the political upheaval has intensified, any number […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Drone users need to have their wings clipped
I returned from London this past week and felt firsthand the total chaos created by drones around an airfield. I assume that the people reading this are well aware of this most recent event: the three-day shutdown of a major air travel hub, Gatwick Airport. Technology is wonderful for good causes and horrible for evil […]
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Letter to the editor: Congress, Trump must reopen government now
An order from we, the people: Open our closed government, Congress, or no pay for you, either! President Trump should either agree or release his tax returns. Choose! Joe H. Pickering Jr. Bangor