On Sept. 11, 2001, then-Gov. Angus King was commuting from his home in Brunswick to the state capitol, as he did every morning, being one of the few Maine governors to forgo living in Augusta’s Blaine House. He recalled hearing of the first plane striking the World Trade Center’s North Tower just before 9 a.m., […]
2021
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Sweet September
For those who are vegan or have allergies to dairy products, these enchiladas are for you. Really, if you are someone who loves Tex-Mex food, this recipe is yet another keeper for your repertoire. I used plant-based, 7-inch wraps for this batch because they are sturdier than a corn tortilla. Flour tortillas work well, too. […]
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Letter to the editor: Vaccine mandate disrupts medical freedom, informed consent
I have been a nurse for close to 30 years. I have kept patients safe throughout the pandemic with diligent hand washing, masks, face shields, gloves, gowns, etc., and not one person has caught COVID-19 from me. My work environment has become toxic over this vaccine mandate, making it difficult to focus on patient care. […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Message not getting through on how well vaccines work
Without better data showing exactly how effective COVID inoculations remain against hospitalization and death, many people won’t believe it.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Attica prison massacre has lesson for us today
To achieve justice for all, each person, including those accused or convicted of a crime, must be treated with respect.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Teachers, students primed for unique in-person COVID learning challenges
How will we do this again? Educators will be inspired by the chance to empower all young people – and everyone will gain from being in a room with others.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Barking up the right tree!
Town & Country FCU, Animal Refuge League report successful DOGUST.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Council Corner: Tax rate set and future investments
It’s that time of year! Tax bills arrived in the mail and new capital investments will be coming on the ballot for referendum. The Town Council plays a critical role in shaping both of these efforts. Early in 2022 budget planning, the Council set a goal for the residential property tax rate (often referred to […]
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Letter to the editor: U.S. accomplishments in Afghanistan have been undermined
After the events of Sept. 11, 2001, we were unified as to find those who were responsible for that horrific day. We all said, “We will never forget.” The radical Muslims who were behind the deed were identified from photos taken at various airports. We invaded Afghanistan to root out the terrorists. After 20 years, […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
David Treadwell: One Rosie the Riveter’s story
“Women have stoked the furnaces and hurried the factory wheels. They have made the planes, welded the tanks, riveted the ships and rolled the shells. Women who stepped up were measured as citizens of the Nation, not as women. This was a people’s war and everyone was in it.” — President Franklin D. Roosevelt Those […]