The school board is scheduled to vote next week on the proposal, which would adjust schedules earlier for some elementary schools as well.
2021
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: Maine should welcome more refugees
President Biden last week raised the cap on refugees coming to the United States to 62,500 over the next six months. While the decision fulfills the United States’ important humanitarian mission, the resettlement of refugees also provides significant economic benefits to places in our country whose population is aging. Maine is a good example. Its […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: May 12
Celebrating 75 years MCHT names Espy Land Heritage Award recipient Topsham-based Maine Coast Heritage Trust named Susan Alexander as the recipient of the 2021 Espy Land Heritage Award. The award is given every year to an individual, organization or coalition for exemplary conservation efforts in Maine. Alexander, a volunteer for nearly four decades, has provided […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: May 12
Celebrating 75 years MCHT names Espy Land Heritage Award recipient Topsham-based Maine Coast Heritage Trust named Susan Alexander as the recipient of the 2021 Espy Land Heritage Award. The award is given every year to an individual, organization or coalition for exemplary conservation efforts in Maine. Alexander, a volunteer for nearly four decades, has provided […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Not enough Portland drivers obey pedestrian safety laws
Just because you may not get caught running a red light through a crosswalk doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should build its internet networks for the future
In a rare opportunity, millions in state and federal funding are available for high-speed internet. Maine must make them count for the long haul.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Micek: Unable to win the White House, GOP turns to voter suppression
In three decades in the news business, most of them spent covering government and politics, I’ve been to more than my share of press conferences. They’re part of the gig when you’re a reporter. And you just kind of learn to make your peace with them. Some of them are informative. Most are self-serving and […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Climate policies must create good-paying, quality jobs for an equitable Maine economy
Project labor agreements allow any contractor to bid – and they keep reputable contractors from being underbid by those who cut corners.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Chann will live his values on Charter Commission
Marpheen Chann represents the best of Portland. Having arrived in Maine as a child of refugees from war-torn Cambodia, Marpheen epitomizes the American Dream and the outsized impact one individual can have on our community. As a grandson of Holocaust survivors, I’m particularly moved by Chann’s work at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center. Chann’s […]
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Soul food, seafood and autographs
A new soul food take-out business opens in Portland, and Portland Wine Week returns.