The federal government and the state of Maine have largely failed in their response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This always was a race to vaccinate people before new, and more virulent, variants of the virus appeared. Vaccination should have been mandated by the federal government: Don’t leave without it because you will not […]
December 2021
Posted inElection 2022, Op-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Suspend the gas tax? It’s a short-sighted proposal from Democrats
The idea is appealing both politically and economically, but its supporters should be careful what they wish for.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: The body electric, and other moments of major discovery
After being stunned by static, I ‘lost’ my pajamas and learned of a wild way to spend 5,000 dollars.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We need to address burnout among Preble Street caseworkers
Mental exhaustion drives up turnover among staff and undermines the agency’s capacity to serve clients.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: What is Twitter’s future? Hopefully, some humility and fresh competition
Public bodies must be wary of regulation of the likes of Twitter and Facebook merely becoming a way for these two entities to duck responsibility.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Simonne Lucille Landry
WINDHAM – Simonne Lucille Landry, 97, was born in Lewiston, daughter of Hilliare and Yvonne Lemieux. She was educated in Berlin, …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Sandra Adams Banks
SCARBOROUGH – Sandra Adams Banks, ”Sandy, Mom, and Grams”, 84, went to Heaven on Nov. 25, 2021. She was born on …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Judith Danis
WESTBROOK – Judith Danis, 81, of Westbrook, passed away at home, Tuesday Nov. 30, 2021, surrounded by family. She came into …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Robert Henry Berube
AUBURN – Staff Sgt., USAF, retired, of Auburn, passed away on Nov. 27, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief …
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Utah makes 27 3-pointers in win over Celtics
Donovan Mitchell scores 34 points to beat Jayson Tatum (37 points) and Boston.