Housing challenges, like other hardships, are more difficult to overcome during the pandemic.
December 2021
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Christine Flowers: This creepy little elf doesn’t celebrate my holiday
Lately, I’ve started seeing all the usual Christmas decorations, books, gift suggestions, articles, foods and complaints about all the usual Christmas decorations, books, gift suggestions, articles, and foods. Some say they’re too over the top, some say it’s too early, and some say it’s not enough. I’m familiar with all of it, including the promises […]
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Letter to the editor: Women’s tennis tour, NBA center bravely challenge China
I agree with the Women’s Tennis Association’s decision to suspend all tournaments in China because of concerns over the safety of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. Peng’s recent disappearance comes after she accused a former top Chinese official of sexual assault. The WTA wants a full investigation into Peng’s assault case. CEO Steve Simon said, […]
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Letter to the editor: CMP corridor, Cape represent influence of a loud minority
Within the past six weeks, two events changed (or tried to change) decisions made by local and state officials. First, the Central Maine Power corridor project was defeated. Only 38 percent of registered Maine voters participated. Second, 1,155 Cape Elizabeth residents, or only 12 percent of the town’s population, signed a petition to overturn the […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: Students can succeed through many career paths
In business, when the boss “manages by objective,” it means there can be many roads to accomplishing the goal. Employees are deemed “successful” whatever path they choose, as long as the goal is achieved. Fortunately, education is taking a page from the business playbook. As this year’s class of high school seniors considers the options […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
From the Chamber: December 10 x 100: Ten business updates you need right now
The 3rd Annual Midcoast Tree Festival just wrapped up after another successful year- thank you to the businesses and volunteers who supported that event and thank you to the families that came out. We’re still quantifying the impact of it, but I should have some impressive numbers to share with you next week. Due to […]
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Our View: Tests, shots fail to keep up with Maine virus surge
This failure is helping fuel the historic number of cases – and it will do the same during the next spike if something doesn’t change.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Plight of homeless highlights need for Portland shelter
The homeless population seems to only be growing, some days the parks are clear and beautiful, and others, they are overrun, looking like a dirty Woodstock that’s been running since the original started. They have nowhere else to go.Just in the Press Herald was an article headlined “Portland’s unsheltered homeless population is on the rise […]
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Bruce Poliquin: Maine needs affordable, reliable energy
Congress must include traditional fuels in our domestic energy policy and remove a natural gas tax from the so-called reconciliation bill, says the candidate for the 2nd District Republican nomination.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Uncommon college doctor removed mental health therapy’s stigma – on campus and off
The notably successful methods of Aldo Llorente, who ran Bowdoin’s Counseling Center for 10 years, might be adapted at other colleges.