In her July 15 letter to the editor, Amy Volk seems awfully confused. After boldly stating “the so-called ‘For the People’ Act is not what they (Democrats) claim,” she offers no proof. She cites an inequity in Delaware law that would be addressed in the legislation. Apparently, Volk thinks President Biden has some control over […]
2021
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Highlights from the Loquat Pop-Up Shop at MECA
The Loquat Pop-Up Shop is open every day until the end of August from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 522 Congress St.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Key questions need answers before Cape can act on housing proposal
As a resident of Cape Elizabeth who supports affordable housing, I was persuaded by the July 1 Press Herald editorial to support the proposed Town Center apartment development (“Our View: Every Maine community has to pitch in on affordable housing”). However, after reading several letters in our local Cape Courier, I realized it’s not so […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Adventures of the self-taught do-it-yourselfer
No cash, or no desire to part with it? Luckily, written and YouTube guidance abounds on topics like cementing tile and replacing your old car’s brake shoes.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Why Sen. Collins’ proposed tax on electric vehicles is a good idea
The prescient plan that she and Sen. Portman support will help fund infrastructure, will plug a loophole and will initially serve as a levy on wealth.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Gerald E. Burton
SCARBOROUGH – Gerald E. Burton passed away peacefully July 5, 2021 with his family at his side.
“Ged” or “Gerry”, as he …
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Delta variant takes hold in U.S. as coronavirus cases rise nearly 70%
‘This is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated,’ says Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted inMaine, News
Deck collapse in Westbrook sends 3 people to hospital
The Westbrook fire chief said there appeared to be significant structural problems with the deck that collapsed.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox improve to 7-0 against Yankees this season with 4-0 win
Eduardo Rodriguez pitches 5 2/3 scoreless innings and Boston wins its delayed series opener in New York.
Posted inNation & World, News
Gloria Richardson, civil rights pioneer, dies at 99
Richardson was the first woman to lead a prolonged grassroots civil rights movement outside the Deep South.