The Gaza building housed the Associated Press, among other news outlets.
2021
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Cash windfall helps Newsom shake California recall election
California’s Gavin Newsom is showing why it’s tough to unseat an incumbent governor.
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Posted inMaine
Maine CDC reports 178 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
People under 30 accounted for 44% of the new infections, but it’s the first time the daily case count has dipped below 200 since late April.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Collins wise to question misleading CDC virus guidance
Sen. Susan Collins recently questioned the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for issuing “confusing, conflicting guidance” when it comes to the issuance of COVID guidelines. In light of the recent misleading information the agency put out about the outdoor transmission rate, I couldn’t agree more with her concern. The CDC recently released a […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Expo vaccine clinic shows what public health is all about
With live entertainment, streamers and doctors making sure to address a mother’s concerns, the experience was easy and joyous.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Leeman will serve District 4 well on Charter Commission
The best news out of the decision to create a commission to re-examine, and perhaps amend, the city’s charter is that Cheryl Leeman is stepping forward to once again lend her leadership, guidance and experience to this undertaking. Cheryl has served multiple terms on our school committee and City Council and as mayor. Her cordial […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Community action is necessary for the survival of Maine youth
State funding should be redirected into providing better support for teens and their families and keeping them out of the juvenile justice system.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: As need for shelters in Portland grows, so does resistance to them
It’s a lot easier to stop things than it is to create solutions – but it helps neither people experiencing homelessness nor the community at large.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Two-state solution still the best option
The current violence in the Middle East reflects a stalled ‘peace process.’
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine coalition shares resources on mental health, substance misuse
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a good reminder to take some time to check in with your loved ones – and yourself – and reach out for help if you need it. Our lives have been consumed by the coronavirus pandemic for over a year, and the stresses related to the pandemic have […]