As has already been said – a little too often – the one thing Americans can agree about, when it come to politics, is that we’re thoroughly divided. Our legal system, like the two-party system, is adversarial, but – at least so far – judges and lawyers, juries and court clerks seem more inclined to […]
January 2021
Posted inTimes Record Opinion, Uncategorized
Michael Reagan: 2021 can’t be any worse, can it?
What a difference a terrible year makes. Last year at this time, my wife, Colleen the travel agent, and I were getting ready to take 40 of her clients on a 15-day cruise out of Dubai to India and back. This year, thanks to the COVID-19 virus and the strict lockdowns imposed to fight it, […]
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Ascension to legislative leadership is bittersweet for Talbot Ross
Rachel Talbot Ross, a Portland Democrat, is the first Black person in state history to serve in a leadership role in the Maine Legislature.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Live Music Lineup: Americana, jazz and Bowie tunes
Stream shows from Muddy Ruckus and Taylor O’Donnell or virtually attend a David Bowie dance party.
Posted inDo This
‘Splay’ on display at Able Baker
The exhibition will be on view in Portland through Jan. 16.
Posted inDo This, Food
Run & Eat: Takeout for now, toasts later at South Berwick tavern
There will be more comfort food to come from The Odd Fellows Tavern.
Posted inDo This
Things to Do: All about art and photography
See virtual exhibits and partake in a Zoom conversation with Chris Newell from the Abbe Museum.
Posted inMaine
Front-line medical workers prepare for second vaccine doses
They say they experienced no trouble with the vaccines, and are asking Mainers to keep taking precautions as officials work to immunize the population.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Pardons indicate warped set of priorities
Re: pardons: While 2 million sad souls rot in our jails and prisons, one in five of them for committing nonviolent drug offenses, our thuggish president puts convicted killers, corrupt politicians and other dangerous predators back on our streets. Shame and disgust come to mind. Michael Petit Portland
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Face the Music: Lynn Deeves’ message of peace hits the right note for the new year
The Richmond singer-songwriter offers hope and healing in ‘Songs from A Peaceful Heart.’