Skis, t-shirts, sunshine, and snow. Spring skiing is a Maine favorite. My brother and I relished this time of year as kids. We’d ski the backwoods hill and practice for real mountains. At age 12, he piled the snow into a sketchy jump. I was only 7, but Benjamin told me I could do it, […]
2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Uncategorized
Indie Film: Filmmaker taps into his darkest fears for ‘Family History’
The horror film by Mark Parker, who moved to Kittery from New York during the pandemic, is playing at festivals.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Give voters another chance to support Land for Maine’s Future
Funding for the popular and effective program has not been on the ballot in nearly a decade.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Retirement system should divest fossil fuel stocks
These investments are bad for the environment, bad for retirees and bad for the state.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Mainers take a knee for photo project aimed at combating racism
Before touring cities around the state, the photos will be projected Friday among buildings in Portland’s Monument Square.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine
Portland prepares for June election complicated by pandemic, ranked-choice voting
City Clerk Katherine Jones says people can request absentee ballots now, including through a new online portal, but the ballots will not be available until May 11.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine
Portland Charter Commission candidates disclose fundraising totals
At-large candidate Marpheen Chann currently leads the pack of 23 candidates in fundraising, reporting over $10,000 raised, while several other candidates reported no financial activity.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Republicans lead on pro-growth green energy
I’ve spent decades in construction and public planning, but it doesn’t take my experience to understand that the United States’ infrastructure needs updating. Today, our antiquated infrastructure approach is a national blight and will cost average Americans their hard-earned dollars and missed opportunities. According to the American Society for Civil Engineers’ research, the cost of […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letters: Let trans youth play; Aquaculture farms have potential to pollute
Let trans youth play The wave of anti-trans bills sweeping the nation is abhorrent. It’s particularly distressing that several of these bills were introduced here in Maine. I’m relieved to hear that Gov. Mills would veto the bills seeking to exclude trans women and girls from sports if came to her desk. Hopefully, our elected […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
As summer approaches, more coastal Maine communities regulating short-term rentals
Meanwhile, the Legislature weighs competing bills on the practice, including one that would levy fees on such rentals and another that would would bar cities and towns from passing rules prohibiting them.