Many Republican state lawmakers contend that Maine Capitol Police Chief Russell Gauvin’s free-speech rights were violated when he was temporarily replaced because of his social media posts questioning the integrity of our election and the efficacy of masking. Of course they do, because many of them espouse the same “opinions.” If they want to spout […]
January 2021
Maine sees progress, frustrations in rollout of vaccinations
With a central registration system still weeks away, experts say state officials need to use the time to build on critical partnerships.
Cathy S. Roberts, former assistant AG for Maine, dies at 64
A respected attorney and longtime partner in a Portland law firm, she had battled ovarian cancer for a few years.
More kids take to cooking during the pandemic
Whether they’re just starting out or expanding their repertoire, younger cooks are taking over the kitchen, and their parents are perfectly fine with it.
The View from Here: Attitudes about aging are no joke
Until we recognize our own fears about growing older, we can’t keep ageism from clouding our judgment.
Letter to the editor: Irony abundant in coverage of attempt to revive coastal Maine village
Re: “His world is the oyster” (Jan. 24, Page F1): Staff Writer Bob Keyes wrote a very nice article about a company doing its best to revive the coastal Maine economy in a (semi)-traditional fashion, but did he consider the irony of how he described it? He began by informing readers of how West Point […]
A beautiful couple argues in the angsty, self-consciously arty ‘Malcolm Marie’
The title characters of “Malcolm & Marie,” an up-and-coming film director and his gorgeous, whippet-thin girlfriend, are just getting home from his latest premiere as the movie opens. It’s around 1 a.m. in Malibu, California, and as they enter the chic, low-slung house where they’re staying, they don’t say a word. Hiking up her spangly […]
Maine ski areas emphasize COVID safety, but some skiers still wary
The downhill skiing experience looks very different this winter with new protocols, but some Mainers still worry about out-of-state skiers who do not follow Maine health protocols.
No fans, no playoffs. So what’s motivating high school athletes this winter?
Athletes who have tasted postseason success talk about what keeps them focused during a pandemic-altered season.
Water views and hidden rooms: live luxuriously along the Kennebunk River
28 Rivers Edge Dr., Kennebunk | $1,450,000