January 2021 – Page 204 – The Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: History almost repeats itself in D.C.

January 10, 2021January 9, 2021

On July 11, 1864, Confederate Gen. Jubal Early attacked Fort Stevens, with the objective of attacking nearby Washington, D.C. (He did not succeed in capturing the Union capital.) On Jan. 6, 2021, after initially being repulsed, Confederate battle flags flew proudly in the halls of Congress. Peter Chace Kennebunk

Outdoors, Sports

Ask Maine Audubon: ‘What’s wrong with our squirrels?’

January 10, 2021April 13, 2023

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

Business, Maine

Numerous marijuana-related bills expected in next legislative session

by Hannah LaClaire January 10, 2021January 9, 2021

Proposals, still in the early stages, run the gamut from required testing of medical marijuana to sealing or expunging the records of those convicted of marijuana-related offenses.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Electoral College prevents concentration of power

January 10, 2021January 9, 2021

In a Jan. 3 letter, a reader (Peter Konieczko) advocated abolishing the Electoral College, then he gave one reason why we need the Electoral College: “A presidential election by popular vote would emphasize the most populous states like California, Texas, Florida and New York, and make swing states irrelevant.” The framers of our Constitution were […]

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Small-business growth is the recession’s cure

by The Editorial Board January 10, 2021January 9, 2021

The job loss in 2020 was worse than any recession in the last 50 years and will take extraordinary action to bring jobs back.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

‘Pieces of a Woman’ is an acting showcase, but not much of a movie

by Ann Hornaday The Washington Post January 10, 2021January 6, 2021

Strong performances by Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf aren’t enough to save this marital drama.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Echo chambers aren’t reliable sources

January 10, 2021January 9, 2021

Just because everyone you know voted for Donald Trump doesn’t mean the election went to Trump. Everyone I know voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016, and I had to acknowledge that she lost. Neither does high attendance at rallies during a pandemic mean much. No one I know would have attended a rally of any […]