In whipping up a crowd of supporters to storm the Capitol, Donald Trump violated one of his most sacred constitutional duties.
January 2021
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Shoppers should start using reusable bags anyway
I was disappointed to learn that Maine is delaying enforcement on the ban of single-use plastic bags from January to July 1. Cutting out single-use plastic bags is an easy way to start reducing the amount of plastic polluting the environment. This takes on added urgency considering that last year, microplastics were found in samples […]
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Dick Polman: Trump’s mob runs wild. Why is anyone shocked?
The domestic terrorism that we witnessed Wednesday was always bound to happen. The feral creature who nurtured it had long signaled us that it was coming. I watched in horror and fury, as did you, but I was not shocked to see the MAGA rabble running wild. What’s really shocking is that anyone could possibly […]
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Letter to the Editor: Any good done by Trump won’t outweigh the bad
I just read Marc A. Thiessen’s column of the 10 Worst Things Trump Did in 2020. Everything he lists is terrible and belongs on the 10 Worst List. At the end of his column he ask does the good outweigh the bad; in his next column he is going to list the 10 best things […]
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Things to Do: Art, books and outdoor films
Virtual exhibits at Elizabeth Moss Galleries and the Mayo Street Arts Pop-Up show are among this week’s happenings.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
In ‘60 Minutes’ interview, King blames Trump for rioters’ assault on Capitol
The Maine senator also offers advice to his colleagues on the left on how they might deal effectively with the more than 70 million Americans who voted for the Republican president.
Posted inSports
English ends drought, wins Tournament of Champions in playoff
Harris birdies the first extra hole in Hawaii to beat Joaquin Niemann for his first PGA Tour victory since 2013.
Posted inNation & World
Records show fervent Trump fans fueled Capitol takeover
Right-wing pundits and some Republican officials tried to claim the violence was perpetrated by antifa.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pelosi says House will impeach Trump unless vice president forces ouster
Pelosi made the announcement in a letter to colleagues, framing it as an ultimatum to Mike Pence to invoke the powers of the 25th Amendment
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Brees and Saints set up showdown with Brady and Bucs
Drew Brees leads New Orleans to a 21-9 win over the Bears, and into a matchup against Tampa Bay and Tom Brady.