BIDDEFORD — After six years serving as Heart of Biddeford’s board president, Amy Grohman is handing the reins over to Denise Desrochers. “My decision to step down as president was based on a desire to devote more time to some of my other board and civic roles, and is driven by my firm belief that […]
January 2021
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Commentary: Trump tapped into white victimhood – leaving fertile ground for white supremacists
Despite failed lawsuits, recounts and formal confirmation that President-elect Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump and his supporters continue to maintain that the election was rigged and that he and the American people are victims of massive voter fraud. This politicization of victimhood is nothing new to the Trump presidency. It […]
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Tom Purcell: Companion animals bringing more joy than ever
My new puppy entered the world on Christmas and he’s already bringing incredible joy into my family – just as many dogs, cats and other bundles of joy are doing for millions during these unusual times. I drove to Punxsutawney over the weekend to choose a Labrador puppy. Sunny, the Lab mom, and Tank, the […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Political goodwill impossible without good faith on both sides
A partisan stunt is unfolding in Washington during the counting of Electoral College votes. This may be the last opportunity for Trump loyalists to demonstrate their allegiance in a high-profile way. The objective of the entire exercise is to manufacture an atmosphere of doubt that undermines the legitimacy of the incoming administration. Sixty cases related […]
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Maine Voices: It’s time to let the people pick the president
The National Popular Vote bill provides a way to work within the Electoral College to ensure that the candidate with the most votes nationally wins the presidency.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Collins must openly reject Electoral College challenge
Hearing President Trump flex his extortionist muscle against Georgia election officials makes me even angrier at Sen. Susan Collins. The tapes obtained through The Washington Post’s reporting make it clear the president has not learned any lessons. I’ve never felt more let down than when watching Collins, who I voted for twice, sit on her […]
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Commentary: I know how it feels to lose a stolen election. A real patriot would move on.
President Trump’s claims have no merit. But even if they did, he’s doing the wrong thing now.
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Commentary: How restaurants became one of America’s most selfless institutions
Community outreach during the pandemic has become both a branding opportunity and a moral imperative that will change the industry’s future.
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Accessing Brunswick coastal waters
When a New Year begins, things often seem fresh and open in new ways. There is a renewed energy to try new things and explore new places. Last week, I wrote about the increase in outdoor activity in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. More people tried out fishing or found a new picnic […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Jan. 7
COVID-19 cases The Maine CDC reports that Westbrook through Dec. 27 had reported a total of 633 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. The number represents 3.2% of the city’s population of an estimated 19,778. The New York Times reported as of Jan. 5 that 353,729 people in the United States […]