I happily voted for Cynthia Dill when she represented my Maine Senate District 29, which covers Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, and part of Scarborough. I also voted for her when she ran for the US Senate. In her public life as an elected representative and as a thoughtful political commentator on the radio with MPBN […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Long delays throw shade on Maine’s community solar boom
Solar developers hope customers will be patient, as the industry and utilities work through growing pains.
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
John Micek: What should happen if abortion returns to the states?
To say there’s a lot riding on the U.S. Supreme Court’s eventual ruling in a case challenging Mississippi’s restrictive abortion ban is a galactic understatement. If, as currently appears the case, the court effectively topples Roe v. Wade, the 1973 precedent that declared a constitutional right to abortion, regulation of the practice would return to […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Carl Golden: Republicans in disarray
When Republican victories narrowed the partisan gap in the House of Representatives to eight seats in 2020 (221-213) and followed it this year by prevailing in the Virginia gubernatorial race, the party was positively ecstatic about its ever-brightening future and enormously enhanced odds of winning Congressional control in the 2022 midterms. With those gains in […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Face the Music: Pair music lovers on your list with these new local releases
Plus, there’s plenty of apparel, from musicians and venues, to buy for their biggest fans.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Health care workers stand up to combat conditions
On Dec. 7, I spent 5 ½ hours at the Maine Medical Emergency Department. During that time Emergency Department staff treated approximately 100 patients, several of them delivered by ambulance, needing extensive care. Long ago, I spent 19 months in often heavy combat with a Marine field artillery unit, and by the end of my […]
Posted inDo This, Food
Eat & Run: When it comes to fish and chips, The Paddy Wagon knows what’s proper
In its first season, the food truck will keep operating as late into winter as it can.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: America needs more Republicans like Bob Dole
The Press Herald’s editorial regarding the passing of Sen. Bob Dole highlights just how much today’s Republican Party has drifted off from putting the common good of our country over party. The only important legislation that will stand the test of time is that which is forged through the spirit of bipartisanship. Senators like Dole […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: CMP is a sore loser following corridor vote
Even project supporters like Gov. Mills want the construction to cease, following the Nov. 2 vote.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Menorah vandalism cannot be tolerated
Recently a menorah that was erected by a synagogue in South Portland was vandalized by cowards in the dark of night. During this sacred and holy season of many faiths. We stand by our Jewish siblings and we, the residents of our great city will not tolerate anti-semitism or hatred in any shape or form […]