The Recycling and Sustainability Committee has been organizing its thinking around the Maine Solid Waste Hierarchy, which nicely lays out the priorities for waste disposal. In that hierarchy, reducing the amount of trash we generate is clearly our best option; reusing products ourselves, or repurposing them with others is the next best thing; recycling is third; then waste-to-energy; […]
2021
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Cape residents should back affordable-housing proposal
Re: “Affordable housing proposal in town center divides Cape Elizabeth” (June 28): I lived in Cape Elizabeth for 25 years, only recently relocating to South Portland. I still frequently drive through the town. Generously scattered throughout are “Black Lives Matter” signs, and rainbow flags in support of LGBTQ people. Surely this town’s mostly highly educated […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland Youth Corps gets to work
The inaugural program, funded through private donations, will give 24 teenagers experience working outdoors in city parks, where they can learn about trees, plants, wildlife and more.
Posted inCommunity
Births
ST. MARY’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Nolan Levi Marston, born June 26 to Jennifer and Nathan Marston of Auburn. Grandparents are June and Larry Smith of Dixfield, and Val and Garry Marston of Mexico. Great-grandmother is Jeannette McDonald of Mexico. Colton Jason Whitten, born June 29 to Christina Marie Coleman and Cole Brian Whitten of Sabattus. […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Small housing units growing bigger in Maine
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are gaining popularity as the state’s housing crunch and pandemic-related influx continues.
Posted inCommunity
Briefs
PORTLAND, ELLSWORTH Conservation grant program seeks applicants The Maine Community Foundation’s Conservation for All grant program, launched last year, seeks applications from organizations dedicated to helping Maine people access the outdoors. The program provides general support grants to organizations and projects that build strong connections between people in Maine and our land and water. Grants […]
Posted inTimes Record
Ron Chase: Exploring Middle Bay by kayak
My childhood friend, Bob Rowe, and I had been discussing sea kayaking options for several days. When another longtime friend, Carolyn Welch, announced that she and Teena Patten would be exploring Middle Bay on what was predicted to be a beautiful sunny day, we seized the opportunity to join them. Middle Bay is located between […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump’s longtime accountant confronts a loyalty test
Now that he’s indicted on tax-fraud charges, will Allen Weisselberg treat his boss as he can expect to be treated in return?
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Gov. Mills trying to short-circuit democracy
She used the logic of Citizens United to justify her veto of a bill that would have kept foreign government-owned businesses from dominating public discourse.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Denying Communion to pro-choice Catholic politicians will do more harm than good
The U.S. Conference of Bishops’ decision relegates charity to a subordinate position, hasn’t worked to keep the flock and won’t reduce the number of abortions.